Top Porto Extreme Sports

Have a rush when you’re exploring the Douro River from Porto on this speedboat tour. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, so hold on tight. You’ll receive a safety briefing, and provided with safety vests, so your safety will be well looked after the entire way. You may even be able to see the wine caves, the Clerics Church, Rua do Ouro, and more if you extend the tour.

In addition to descending the river in canoes, with several stops and activities in the water; The activity includes an initial Jeep Tour through the Paiva Valley, as well as a visit to a traditional village, Paradinha. The guides have an innate concern for safety, as well as great pleasure in interpreting the fauna, flora and geodiversity of the region, in the heart of Arouca Geopark.

Learn to surf in a scenic location on your Porto vacation, and head to Praia de Matosinhos, where soft sand and professional surfers await you. Bookable for a private group, the surf lesson is run by a well-established local operator, who limits groups to just eight people to ensure personal attention in the water.

30 years of experience We are a team of local surfers (Pedro, Nuno, João Paulo, Tulio) that give you the best surfing experience possible. We are the Surf Coach at Flower Power Surf School, and Certified Surf Instructors by the Portuguese Surfing Federation with licenses to give classes from the local authorities. OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO HAVE AN EXCELLENT SURFING EXPERIENCE, whether it's your first time trying surfing or you are trying to advance your skills.

This is the ideal way to see Porto’s highlights and learn about its wonderful wine at the same time. With regular departures throughout the day, you can be flexible, and pick a time that works for you. Listen to audio guides while on the train, and learn about the historic sites you pass, such as Sao Bento train station and the Santa Catarina Cathedral. You’ll see multiple city hotspots, and then go for a winery tour with two Port tastings included.

Fantastic Buggy Tours from the mythical brand CAN-AM. We offer a range of packages from 60 to 180 minutes, always accompanied by Tourist Guides, who will interpret the local biodiversity, and surprise you with complementary experiences, from entering the mines of ancient tungsten and gold explorations, or contemplating a unique panoramic view, through the famous Baloiço de Santo Adrião. All this, and in the heart of the Arouca Geopark, Unesco territory.

Get out of the city and enjoy a day in the countryside during this small-group excursion from Porto. You will travel to local places in the countryside where you will taste local drinks. At the Serras do Porto Park you'll have the chance to explore ancient Roman mines dating back 2,000 years. You’ll also stop at the River Sousa, home to rock formations between 250 million and 500 million years old.

This tour is more than a simple visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park: it’s a feeling! Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: experiencing beautiful landscapes, magical paths, a waterfall, a lagoon, an typical village and a tasty local gastronomy all emerged in magnificent mountains. Begin your journey with a 4x4 pick-up at the our meeting points, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Explore breathtaking mountain landscapes on short walks to a crystal-clear lagoon and a magical waterfall—perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim. Step back in time as we visit a typical village, where you’ll discover a fascinating way of life rooted in traditions and a commitment to heritage and cultural preservation. Food is a great way to preserve culture, and you’ll enjoy a traditional meal in a welcoming local restaurant, featuring fair, flavorful, and delicious food—green wine included! *Alternative plan for rainy days available!

Explore the rapids of the Paiva River and make memories on the best Winter River Adventure! Rafting will make you to live moments of pure fun and adrenaline on the river! The Paiva River stands as one of Portugal most wild rivers. Placed on Northern of Portugal, among mountains and deep valleys, it presents itself as a river with crystal clear waters with the right amount of adventure thanks to it's many rapids! The gorgeous landscape of this river, among native forests and high cliffs, gives way to a perfect scenario for an exhilarating adventure in pristine nature. This tour will start in Espiunca River Beach, where you will meet 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, in a 4x4. 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!

Discover Porto aboard a glamorous vantage point, a replica of a 1920s Model T Ford. As a private guide drives the electric vehicle through the streets of Porto and Gaia, you can focus your attention on the sights. Must-see attractions, such as the Porto Cathedral, are on the route, along with the hidden corners of the city, far from the paths taken by tourists.

Explore the rapids of the Paiva River and challenge yourself on the best Winter River Adventure! Rafting will make you to live moments of pure fun and adrenaline on the river. The Adventure Tour This tour will start in Espiunca River Beach, near the entrance to the Paiva Walkways, where you will meet 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 in Vau River Beach, right in the Paiva Walkways, in a 4x4. 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! Along the way you will find times to relax, times to challenge yourself and times to have fun with your tour mates.

Challenge yourself in one of Summers best experiences, Canyoning! Canyoning is a mountain river descent where you will adventure yourself along the riverbed using different tecnhiques and aproaches, such as walking, jumping, sliding and rope maneuveurs. All along the River you will find times to experience jumping, sliding or rappelling in waterfalls into crystalline water lagoons. In this River, you will have a unique feeling of freedom and communion with nature! Frades River This Pristine River, beautifull as it is rich in History stands right in the middle of the Arouca Geopark, in the Freita Mountain.

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.

A certified local guide will interpret one of the most emblematic natural trails in the north of Portugal, the famous Passadiços do Paiva trail, in the heart of the Arouca Geopark. We will detail all the points of geological interest, without forgetting the aspects of biodiversity (fauna and flora) and the most interesting stories of local culture. You will feel privileged to make two crossings, at exclusive times, of one of the largest suspension bridges in the world, the 516 Arouca Ponte Suspensa. We will photograph the entire excursion and, at the end, we will surprise you with a return trip in a 4X4 jeep, through the incredible Paiva valley.

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!

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore Porto's surroundings on this adventure tour. Meet your dedicated tour guide and hop into your open buggy for a ride over rugged terrain. Stop at some points of interest, including the ancient ruins of Castro de Monte Mozinho and a typical Portuguese village.

Get your adrenaline pumping and experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on a half-day tour in the Arouca Geopark. Climb aboard your raft and paddle down the waters of the Paiva River, experiencing several bouts of rapids throughout the tour. This tour is suitable for those ages five and older as well as people with special needs.

Along the route, we present the region of Arouca Geopark, as well as the works of Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca. Use of panoramic vehicles.

Canyoning with a lot of scenic interest, crosses a disabled mining complex. This river has beautiful lagoons along the route, with several waterfalls, papers and jumps, which make this river quite fun to go down. A good choice to have your first experience in Canyoning and an opportunity to overcome.

Get some all-terrain action in Peneda-Geres National Park, and conquer the diverse terrain with ease. Following a local guide who knows the trails well, you’ll drive an ATV along a rugged route where waterfalls, mountain peaks, and sweeping views abound. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch and a swim included. Just bring your category B driving license and a sense of adventure.

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim! The journey begins with a 4x4 pick-up at the pre-selected meeting point, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Start your day in the National Park with a beginner-friendly kayak experience on the serene Caniçada Lake (approx. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificient landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboard. Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and vinho verde included. After lunch, we take a short walk to a magical waterfall —perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim.

Get your surf on when you book this group lesson that takes place on the northern beaches of Porto. After pickup in central Porto, join your small group and guide on the beach for a lesson tailored to your skill level. Enjoy uncrowded waves and stunning coastal views while receiving personalized tips to enhance your skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned surfers.

Explore Arouca Geopark with this amazing adventure. Canyoning with a lot of scenic interest, it crosses a decommissioned mining complex. This river has beautiful lagoons along the route, with several waterfalls, rappels and jumps (optional), which make this river quite fun to go down. A good choice to have your first Canyoning experience and an opportunity to excel. Easy to moderate difficulty activity lasting approximately 4 hours. This activity can be carried out all year, the ideal time being from Spring to Autumn. We will pick you up from your accommodation in Oporto and bring you back as soon as the activity ends.