Rio de Frades canyon near Arouca

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

Rio 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 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 is a place of amazing biodiversity and home to several protected species such as the Iberian wolf.

Rio Frades is one of the most popular canyoning areas if all of Portugal. This canyon is has a series of accessible abseils that will challenge you, spectacular pristine pools in which you'll jump and swim! Most of the jumps along the way can be sorted out if you find them too extreme. The

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! If you happen to experience this during summer, it makes an excellent way to cool off as you enjoy some time outdoors!

 

Course of events

Approach: 20 min.
Descent: 1 hour 30 min.
Exit: 20 min.
Waterfalls up to 30 m.

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.

Included
  • All necessary equipment
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Footwear that can get wet
  • Bottled water and snacks
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Meeting point
Arouca´s Mall - Adress: Camara Municipal de Arouca Praça do Municipio 4540-100 Arouca Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 5 / 5

Très belle activité dans un décor magnifique

  • 5 / 5

Cette activité est impressionnante. La hauteur des sauts et des descentes en rappel est vraiment incroyable.

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Pas mal 👍

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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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Canyoning the Rio de Frades near Arouca, Portugal (about one hour southeast of Porto)