Canyon Along the Rio de Frades, near Arouca

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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From€87

Rio de Frades is a place of incredible natural wealth. A former mining region, today the creeks and canyons along its flow are perfect for a canyoning excursion!

Rio de Frades is a place of incredibly beautiful natural wealth. A former mining region, today the creeks and canyons along its flow are perfect for a canyoning excursion!

During the first World War, Rio de Frades was a place were the Mining Company of Northern Portugal, owned by the Germans, extracted wolfram that was used in the production of weapons. Today, the area has left its dark past, nature has taken over the mines and it is now a place of amazing biodiversity and home to several protected species such as the Iberian wolf.

Rio de Frades is one of the most popular canyoning areas in all of Portugal. This canyon has a series of accessible abseils that will challenge you, and some spectacular pristine pools into which you'll be able to jump and swim! Most of the jumps along the way can be sorted out if you find them too extreme, this a canyoning experience open to everyone (even children!), and you´ll have a guide looking out for your safety and relative comfort while you traipse along the Rio de Frades.

Canyoning is considered by many as the ultimate outdoor sport since it combines techniques from rock climbing and abseiling, with hiking, jumping, swimming and even sliding down naturally carved slides! And canyoning on the Rio de Frades gives you the opportunity to observe some wonderful natural wonders, like waterfalls of up to 30 meters tall, as well as a forgotten and reclaimed piece of land.

So, why not try this great sport and have the beautiful pools to cool off as you exercise and enjoy some time outdoors? Book this canyioning excursion along the Rio de Frades, now!

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Practical information

The technical difficulty of this canyoning excursion will be adapted to each group's abilities and the level of adrenaline you might want. Jumps can be modified and abseils are always available.

Course of events

- Arrival at meeting point

- Safety briefing and equipment delivery

- Approach to canyoning site: 20 min.
- Descent: 1 hour 30 min.
- Return to meeting point: 20 min.

- Return of equipment

Activity requirements

All participants must be able to swim.

Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Special terms

Please mind that weather can affect the activity.

A minimum of 4 people is required for this activity to take place.

If you suffer from vertigo (not fear of heights), canyoning is not necessarily recommended.

Good physical condition is essential for canyoning. The minimum requirement is to be able to walk easily for 2 hours on difficult terrain, and to have stable feet.

You must wear one pair of sports shoes (without flat soles) for the canyoning activity. Shoes will get wet, so don't forget to take a second pair of shoes to change into after the activity.

Meeting point:
Arouca´s Mall - Adress: Camara Municipal de Arouca Praça do Municipio 4540-100 Arouca
Spoken languages:Spanish, French, English
Included
  • Canyoning wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Life vest
  • Trained guide
  • Insurance
  • Photos and video
  • Energy bar
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Footwear that can get wet
  • Bottled water and snacks

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Glen B., United States — 30/07/2020
5/5
Canyoning the Rio de Frades near Arouca, Portugal (about one hour southeast of Porto)
Mille M., Denmark — 09/07/2024
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Very good!
Fernanda O., Portugal — 29/07/2024
5/5
Amazing
Marie Hélène D., France — 16/08/2023
5/5
Cette activité est impressionnante. La hauteur des sauts et des descentes en rappel est vraiment incroyable.
guillaume H., France — 26/08/2021
5/5
le site est vraiment parfait pour la pratique du canyoning activité partagée avec mon fils ; un bon moment avec un groupe de 10 personnes, c etait parfait

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