Canyoning
Exploring waterfalls and canyons up close and personal using natural pools, toboggans, slopes and other obstacles is what canyoning offers, using proper equipment and techniques such as swimming, jumping, sliding and abseiling (using ropes and equipment suitable for descending vertical obstacles). Arouca Geopark offers 11 canyoning trails, with various levels of difficulty: Ribeira das Aguieiras, Ribeira da Castanheira, Ribeira do Côto do Boi Superior, Ribeira do Côto do Boi Inferior, Ribeira do Fontão, Rio de Frades Superior, Rio de Frades Inferior, Mizarela, Rio Pequenino, Ribeira da Pena Amarela Superior and Ribeira da Pena Amarela Inferior. This sport can be practiced all year round, but for the best enjoyment, it is suggested that you do it between April and September. For more detailed information about the trails and degrees of difficulty, you can buy the Canyoning Guide.
