Cano-Rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca from Areinho, near Porto

A white-water activity halfway between rafting and canoeing, cano-rafting on the Paiva River in Arouca is an experience not to be missed if you want to have some fun and cool off with your family, partner or friends near Porto. In a duo or even a trio aboard a type of inflatable canoe, you will have the pleasure of navigating through the rapids of one of Portugal's most famous rivers for white-water sports, in the heart of the Arouca Geopark. To take part, all you need to do is know how to swim and be at least 6 years old, making cano-rafting on the Paiva River accessible to many people!

Accompanied by an instructor in their own boat, you will spend around 3.5 hours descending the river's rapids in complete safety. The rapids are suitable even for beginners, so you will have plenty of time to admire the splendid scenery around you, without missing out on all the fun and splashing! The more adventurous can even dare to jump into the water from rocks a few metres high to spice up their cano-rafting adventure on the Paiva River. Finally, you can round off your activity by relaxing and eating on the banks of the Paiva River in Espiunca, another small village in the Arouca region.

The team is also offering this cano-rafting trip down the Paiva River with a transfer from Porto, for those staying in Porto without a vehicle. So there is no need to hesitate: book your place on a cano-raft in Arouca now, whether you are in Porto or already in the Arouca Geopark!