Clube do Paiva

The Río Paiva canyon is something unique because it allows you to decipher it through different sports disciplines. As it could not be otherwise, one of them is by canyoning on its sharp knife-cut rocks.

But we go in parts. In the northern part of Portugal, very close to both Oporto and Aveiro, we discovered one of those somewhat unknown natural paradises that surprises everyone. and strangers. It is very difficult to let go of everything we have seen once we have entered the depths of the Arouca Geopark.

With no less than an area of 328 square kilometers, this park of enormous biodiversity, with wild flora and fauna, is a true feast for the senses: the shapes of the cliffs , its vertical walls, the colors of the river due to the incidence of the sun, the lushness of its forests, its sudden changes in landscape, etc.

But it is also a delight for lovers of water adventure sports, those that take place in the jaws of the canyon itself or on its banks. Clube do Paiva Barranquismo is responsible for providing a canyoning activity that takes place between natural slides, jumps into crystalline pools and rappelling.

Just as we told you. Furthermore, apart from the obligatory dip due to the activity, you will always have the opportunity to take a relaxing bath in the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca . They are tours suitable for the whole family, perfect, in turn, to share with friends or loved ones.

We want you to leave with an indelible memory, one that combines an adrenaline-charged activity with the feeling of being in a parallel dimension, a magical place that moves between a desert environment, a jungle environment and another completely abrupt one.

All our instructors, with years of experience in all the sports we offer, are directly responsible for the activity, so you will never have to worry about any danger: We follow the most rigorous safety precepts, both in the training of our staff and in the material used.

Are you going to let them tell you, like me, while time flies?

Clube do Paiva Raftingwas born as a spin-off from the main company with the intention of providing service with activities related to the practice of rafting.

I'm sure you all remember it by now, but rafting consists of descending a river, following the direction of the current, aboard a raft or other type of boat that can accommodate a group. large, normally six people plus the instructor who is in the queue directing the course and avoiding obstacles.

What makes rafting on the Paiva River special? The question is, where do we start? The amount of attractions that the Paiva River offers us is such that it would be almost impossible to tell it in such a short space. Still, despite everything, we are going to try.

Starting in 2015, it became world famous for the construction of the Passadiços del Paiva, a network of aerial walkways more than 8 kilometers long that run through the gorge between river beaches, waterfalls of enormous altitude and dozens of archaeological sites. Yes, in the Arouca Geopark you can find up to 41 sites where you can observe the gigantic fossils of Canelas.

In 2021, it added the longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the planet, measuring 516 meters, to its mammoth infrastructure. Almost nothing. It would be logical, then, that the canyon that unfolds just below is of unprecedented beauty. And it is.

And, it is also normal, that various activities are held here that test their clients, trapped between achieving the activity itself and the beautiful environment that surrounds them. Distractions, taking into account everything we have just told, are more common than usual.

What can we say about the flow that the river carries. An inclement current that forms white water rapids that represent a challenge for all those who decide to try to overcome them on board their boats: rafting has become an religion that brings together both beginners and experienced adventurers.

The highlight is the Gola do Salto, with a slope of 4 meters. It will remind you of one of those stormy rivers in the Peruvian or Colombian jungle. So impressive. In your feat you will not be alone since one of our qualified instructors will be leading the boat to control the route. Safety is our main asset.

In addition, all our rafting activities are totally respectful of the environment, our team is made up of local guides who love nature and preserve the environment in which they liveThey celebrate the circuits, whether of the sportbe it.

If you can raft along a river along its course, you can also practice canoeing. A discipline that, like kayak, can take place through calm waters or rough rapids.

The Paiva River, located inside the Arouca Geopark, is the ideal setting to carry out this practice. Through its meandering, extremely fun route, one can find all the virtues associated with a river with such a flow: small jumps, some extra acceleration, and, above all, a moment of relaxation surrounded by an incomparable setting.

We are Clube do Paiva Piragüismo, a company dedicated to adventure sports, focused specifically on the banks of the Paiva. We have two decades of experience in the sector, we are very knowledgeable about the area since all our guides are local people who love their land above anything else.< /p>

We take advantage of the beauty of the canyon to schedule a two-seater canoe tour that will make you live an authentic adventure, something that you will remember all your life. You do not have to fear for your safety, as we adopt all the necessary protocols to guarantee your peace of mind.

We want to earn your trust and we have all the mechanisms to do so. Even the material we use, systematically renewed and reviewed by our professional specialists. We leave nothing to chance.

It's time to get to know one of the most impressive areas of northern Portugal and let yourself be enchanted by all the wonders it has to offer you. One of them, irrefutable, is to take a river excursion in a canoe along the Paiva.

Definitely, it is time to get started in this wonderful world, that of whitewater canoeing.