Canyoning in Arouca Geopark

Canyoning is your chance to truly immerse yourself in nature — climbing, swimming, jumping, and rappelling through wild canyons, waterfalls, and crystal-clear pools. With the right gear and guidance, you’ll navigate natural toboggans, steep slopes, and vertical drops using ropes and your own sense of adventure.

The Arouca Geopark is one of the top canyoning destinations in Portugal, offering 11 unique canyoning routes, each with its own level of challenge:

• Ribeira das Aguieiras
• Ribeira da Castanheira
• Ribeira do Côto do Boi (Upper and Lower)
• Ribeira do Fontão
• Rio de Frades (Upper and Lower)
• Mizarela
• Rio Pequenino
• Ribeira da Pena Amarela (Upper and Lower)

Canyoning can be enjoyed year-round, but for the most comfortable experience, we recommend planning your adventure between April and September.