Intermediate Level Canyoning Paiva River, Arouca 5h

The Paiva River canyon is a must-see for all lovers of nature in general and canyoning in particular. Whether you are from or are in Portugal or not.

Furthermore, this area, crowned by the Arouca Geopark, offers incomparable beauty, so a getaway to discover its ins and outs is an option that cannot be ruled out.

What are the particularities that make this ravine special? The Paiva river canyon can be approached in multiple ways, through a trekking walk, a walk > in the heights through the elevated Passages that were built for this purpose, a descent in rafting or a calmer journey in canoe.

As you can see, the alternatives are varied, so doing canyoning and then combining it with one of the activities we have just described is ideal for a day of intense adventure.

In addition, it is a tremendously fun ravine with a multitude of cliffs to rappel, some descents, full of natural slides and inevitable high-altitude jumps into crystalline pools. These attractions, together with the beauty of the environment, with the impossible shapes of the rocks or the vegetation flooding the path, make it a must.

Although it is a tour suitable for beginners, lasting around 4 or 5 hours, age is strong>limited for those under 12 years of age. In any case, you will not be alone nor will you get lost, since one of our federated instructors, with extensive experience in the canyoning sector, will keep you company along the way.

For the day of the activity, it is mandatory to come with towel, swimsuit and closed slippers that allow you to walk along the river. Regarding the equipment necessary for canyoning, you should not worry. We entrust you with a neoprene suit and boots made of identical material to insulate the heat, a thermal T-shirt that has the same function, a >raincoat, a helmet for the head, and finally, a life jacket.

We will also give you a bar or chocolate halfway through the journey to regain some energy. And, to finish, we will give you the report with photographs that one of our guides made with the camera. Everything to order.

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