Canyoning Arouca Geopark near Arouca

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 18 years-old and up
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Regarded as one of the most beautiful canyoning spots in Portugal, the Frades canyon has spectacular pristine pools, cliff jumps and rappelling throughout.

Regarded as one of the most beautiful canyoning spots in Portugal, the Fraddes canyon has spectacular pristine pools, cliff jumps and rappelling throughout.

This is canyoning trip through the Frades River will take you around some of the most captivating landscapes possible, and it is, perhaps, one of the best in Europe. This river has beautiful lagoons along the route, with several waterfalls, rappels, and jumps, making it an extremely fun and aesthetically pleasing river to descend. Also, even with all these different obstacles, this is the perfect choice if it's your first canyon descent, and one you'll never forget.

The Frades canyon has plenty of landscapes that will blow your mind! This area is famous for being home to an abandoned mining complex a wonder you will see along the route.

This canyoning experience in the Frades River is without a doubt a good choice to have your first experience in canyoning and opportunity to overcome yourself with a lot of joy.

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From€45

Practical information

This is a intermediate Canyon, designed for those who have a base level of fitness or have done some canyoning prior.

It is a 4km distance, with several waterfalls, cliff jumps, and a large abseil at the end.

Course of events

- Arrival at meeting point, meeting your guide and drive to the river (20 minutes).

- Equipment delivery and breafing.

- Hiking to the river (approx. 30 minutes).

- Instructions and comprehensive safety briefing.

- Canyoning (approx. 3 hours).

- Drive back to meeting point (20 minutes).

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim.

Minors need an adult responsible present.

Special terms

Pick-ups can be arranged:

- Transportation from Porto and Aveiro: 15€ / person.

- Transportation from Aveiro: 20€ / person

Price (per person):

- 1 to 3 participants: 65,00€

Group of 4 to 5 participants: 60,00€

Group of 6 to 15 participants: 50,00€

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Café Portela, Moldes, Arouca
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese
Included
  • Certified guide
  • Personal accident insurance and civil liability
  • All the individual equipment: Harness, Helmet, Hardware, Neoprene suit, neoprene socks and special canyoning Adidas boots
  • Photographic reporting
  • Cereal bar
Excluded
  • Transport (Can be arranged at an extra cost)
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Extra sports shoes
  • Bathing suit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Food and water.

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Élio M., Portugal — 30/08/2023
5/5
Foi extremamente divertido! Equipa experiente e boa onda, assim como o percurso é maravilhoso.
Marc E., Germany — 23/07/2023
5/5
Amazing and exhausting. A lot of Adrenalin but always with a safe alternative descending option.
Laure P., France — 05/08/2019
5/5
Pour une première fois c’était super! Saut, rappel, corde, toboggan tout était parfait pour s’amuser en toute sécurité!
Friederike H., Portugal — 27/06/2021
5/5
A natureza e espectacular

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