Top Northern Portugal On the Water - page 6

Join our friendly community and learn to Windsurf with the best conditions and adequate equipment for your level. Flat water and easy place to learn. Enjoy Porto views from a different perspective!

We will start with a sand surf briefing, warm up, teach Stand-up, all safety rules and surf etiquette. Then we move on to the real waves. These surf lessons are designed for beginner and intermediate levels and our team will always be close to you, ensuring your safety and improving your skills. We can look for another surf spot depending on the surf conditions.

Rafting activity on the most radical river in Portugal, the Rio Paiva! It is a wild river, with white water, which provides sections for different levels of difficulty and experience, between classes II and V. Thanks to routine monitors, you don't need to have previous experience in the sport. This includes the descent of rapids in an inflatable boat, jumps into the water, contact with white waters, among other group interaction dynamics.

Discover the beauty and might of the Paiva River on a canoe rafting adventure tour departing from Porto. Head by car into the mountains of the Arouca Unesco Geopark and prepare for an exciting ride. The Adventure Tour This tour will start in Areinho River Beach, where you will meet your your Activity Guide. After a brief explanation on how the activity will proceed, you will receive every equipment that you will need and head straight to the River. On arriving at the river, after a brief but important safety briefing you will adventure yourself on the rapids that make the Paiva River so exciting!

Take a break from the crowds and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Douro River aboard a private vintage sailboat for just you and your party. Choose from a daytime or sunset sail and admire the sights of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia from a different perspective as you sail towards the mouth of the river. Capture beautiful photos of passing landmarks and raise a glass to a great day with your friends.

Price per group up to 6 people. This is a fully private boat ride with no other guests on board, designed for those who value comfort, exclusivity and tranquility in the Douro River. The experience is carried out exclusively with your group (up to 6 people), allowing a relaxed pace, personalized attention and the freedom to enjoy the ride without rushes or crowds. Starting from the Douro Marina, this private route between the Afurada and the iconic D. Louis I Bridge offers privileged views over the riverside areas of Porto and Villa Nova de Gaia, away from the bustling of shared tourist tours. With a duration of 1 hour, this private boat ride on the Douro River is ideal for those seeking an authentic experience on the river. There is also the option to take the walk at sunset, making the moment even more special and memorable.

(NOT SHARED, PRIVATE TOUR, PRICE PER GROUP, MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE, with sunset option) Without other guests at the same time, a tour just for you. Leaving from Douro Marina, the route between the mouth of the Douro River, Afurada and Ribeira and Ponte D. Luís I, allows you to observe the riverside areas and the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. For 1 hour, explore the river banks up to Ponte D. Luís and be dazzled by the places that can be seen from on board our boat.

(NOT SHARED, PRIVATE TOUR, PRICE PER GROUP, MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE) Without other guests at the same time, a tour just for you. Leaving from Douro Marina, the route between the mouth of the Douro River and the Freixo Bridge allows you to see the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the legendary 6 bridges that connect the banks of the cities. For 1 hour and 30 minutes, be dazzled by the places that can be seen from on board our boat.

The Douro Valley is recognised worldwide as one of the most desirable river cruise destinations. But it's away from the hustle and bustle of the city and river traffic that our experience takes on a different flavour! Here we are in a green area, a natural park, where silence and peace are needed to enjoy the gustatory pleasures of our "Menu". Music can be played to your heart's content, connected via "Bluetooth" to our sound system.

Our tour takes place approximately 25km from the Douro estuary, far from mass tourism and common cruises. We are in a much more exclusive area of Rio with a natural rather than urban landscape. Our car "transfer" lasts around 20 to 30 minutes. Once at the Marina you will realize that you will have a tourism experience but not a tourist one! Our desire is to provide you with a trip similar to that of the locals with your own boat. Enjoy a few hours in direct contact with the river and its banks full of nature where there isn't even a road on the horizon!!! The climate is warmer and less windy. On board you will have time to relax and enjoy a selection of "Tapas" with high quality regional products accompanied by the best wines from the north of Portugal, including the famous "Alvarinho" variety. We sailed along the river for around 30 km! We make this experience unique! Cruise. Leisure. Gastronomy. Discover the real Douro!

Embark on an unforgettable experience that begins at the charming Marina do Freixo, where I will be your host for this special trip. As we sail along the majestic Douro River, you will be treated to spectacular views of the two iconic cities, Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, which stand proudly on the river banks. As you soak up this unique landscape, I invite you to delve into the fascinating history of Port wine, a heritage that is intertwined with the deep roots of this region. To make this experience even more special, I have prepared a small gastronomic tasting with high-quality regional products, including some Portuguese delicacies that I have prepared myself. Come and be part of this unique journey, where Portuguese culture, tradition and gastronomy meet in harmony on the waters of the Douro.

Experience Porto with the glamour it deserves aboard a ZapDouro luxury yacht. Departing from Marina do Freixo, we invite you on an exclusive voyage where comfort is the ultimate priority. Watch the spectacle of the city lights flickering to life as the sun sets over Foz. Enjoy a glass of premium wine on our spacious deck, set to the soundtrack of your own playlist via Bluetooth. We will glide under the six iconic bridges, offering you the most elegant and private view of the illuminated Ribeira. This isn’t just a boat trip; it is a moment of pure refinement upon the Douro waters.

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Take the opportunity while in northern Portugal to learn how to surf with these private surfing lessons at Fão’s beach. Whether it’s your first time surfing or still consider yourself a beginner, these lessons let you work with a coach to help you develop and progress your surfing skills. Lessons include discussion of your experience, a warm-up, advice on understanding the waves, and the teaching of techniques. There is a limit of just three participants.

Paddle your way through Lagos do Sabor on top of a stand up paddle board. This short on-water experience is great for new and experienced paddlers alike. Meet your guide on the shore and take an introductory lesson, including how to paddle and which techniques to use. You'll then venture out onto the water at a leisurely pace. Keep your eyes open for a variety of birds in the area, including Egyptian Vultures and Royal Eagles.

Hi, my name is Pedro and I will be your tour guide in this memorable tour. Meeting Point: At the agreed time we will meet at your accommodation (After the reservation, send your accommodation address). Amazing Views: We will travel in some of the most beautiful roads in the north of Portugal with stops along the way in viewpoints, from where we will be able to contemplate all the surroundings of the valley with the vineyards and the Douro river. Boat Tour: Arriving to Pinhão, we will do a boat tour, so you can have a different prespective of Douro Valley. Lunch: It is time for lunch, the place is of a unique beauty that in addition to the magnificent view will also be an awakening of tastes. Family winery: Besides the beautiful views and visit, you will taste white, rose, red, Port wine and olive oil. Comfortable Travel: The travel will be in a comfortable sedan or Mercedes van with air conditioning, space to 6 people and bottled water. License RNAAT 1343/2018

Enjoy scenes of Porto that you won't get on land on this private yacht tour along the Douro River. Set off from Freixo Marina, sailing under the six bridges that link Porto and Gaia before taking in the Ribeira do Porto—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—from the deck of a luxury yacht. Sample a platter of regional foods and a bottle of wine as you cruise down the river in style.

Our activity is unique because the municipality of Melgaço is the most radical in the Iberian Peninsula, because of the rapids we have on the Minho River, the only one that can offer moments of pure adrenaline. For the fishing and landscapes surrounding the river, the famous Alvarinho wine, the donuts and the hospitality. Come experience and have fun with groups of friends or family.

Embark on an exciting cruise from Porto (Estiva Quay) to Régua. Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board, cruise through the stunning Douro Valley and pass through the Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo Dams. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before arriving in Régua. Then enjoy a transfer to a famous winery in the region . Sample a selection of wines and take in the views from the magnificent Douro Valley. End your day with a train ride back to Porto, arriving at the São Bento Station at around 8:30 PM.

Enhance your experience of one of Portugal’s most iconic scuba dives during a tour that reveals the wreckage of the U-boat 1277. Go deeper and spot a richer variety of marine life than you would if snorkeling, and enjoy personalized attention as you explore the underwater wonderlands of the Atlantic Ocean in a small group limited to only six people.

Exclusive tours of the 6 Bridges on board a Classic Sailboat, passing through the Historic area of Ribeira and ending at the Foz do Rio Douro (the only Sailboat to do the 6 Bridges Tour) Arrábida Bridge Luís I Bridge Infante Bridge D. Maria Bridge D. João I Bridge Freixo Bridge Ideal for small groups, to celebrate with family or friends while sailing along the Douro. Possibility of embarking/disembarking at Cais Do Ouro (on the Port side) if it is more convenient for the group.

Explore the magical atmosphere of this historic city and take in its most stunning views as we sail aboard the luxurious Cranchi Atlantique 48. Indulge in a local wine paired with a refined selection of cheeses and cured ham. Join us to uncover the secrets and charms of the Douro, guided by our local skippers born and raised in the city. Our experience is perfect for families, groups of friends, or even a romantic moment for two. With two local skippers who have spent their lives by this river, we’ll take you on a 20 km journey along the Douro River, starting at Marina do Freixo, passing under the 6 Bridges and by the Ribeiras of Porto, heading towards the river’s mouth before returning. Join us for a truly unique and memorable experience on the Douro River.

Discover a hidden side of the Douro River on a guided kayak tour near Porto. Paddle through peaceful landscapes, away from crowds, and experience the authentic Douro Valley. A unique and different way to know another side of the Douro, at the level of the water and always at your own pace. Enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes that the Douro has to offer. Join us on a kayak trip through the quiet waters of the Douro River. We are only 30 minutes from Porto.

Simply, one of the best Canyoning tracks in Northern Portugal! With magical waterfalls and crystal clear waters, it will be a pleasure to go down the Rio de Frades, using ropes and various water dynamics, always with the watchful eye and collaboration of experienced monitors. The guide will also interpret the incredible history of the entire region, marked by mining exploration, now abandoned.