UNIÃO DAS FREGUESIAS DE CANELAS E ESPIUNCA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours Behind the Wheel of a CAN‑AM Maverick: Ridge Drives, Roman Mines and a View of the 516 Arouca Bridge
A focused, 120‑minute off‑road tour from NaTour Way that pairs driving a genuine CAN‑AM Maverick with high ridge views and a visit to an ancient Roman gold mine — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Two Hours Behind the Wheel of a CAN‑AM Maverick: Ridge Drives, Roman Mines and a View of the 516 Arouca Bridge.
Set in União das freguesias de Canelas e Espiunca (Aveiro, Portugal), this guided 120‑minute Buggy Experience puts you at the controls of a CAN‑AM Maverick for pure off‑road driving: a climb to Monte do Pereiro for sweeping views toward the 516 Arouca suspension bridge, a stop at the Alto do Pereiro viewpoint, and a walk through an ancestral Roman gold mine beside the Pedreira de Xisto de Canelas that ties the landscape to deep geologic history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Monte do Pereiro and the 516 Arouca vista
The route includes an ascent to Monte do Pereiro and passage by the Alto do Pereiro viewpoint, where the tour affords a majestic panorama that frames one of the world’s notable suspension bridges, the 516 Arouca.
Two hours of true off‑road driving
The experience is a roughly two‑hour, pure off‑road drive in a CAN‑AM Maverick over forest tracks and ridgelines, emphasizing vehicle handling and open‑air terrain rather than long hikes.
An ancestral Roman gold mine and local slate quarries
The tour stops at an ancient Roman gold mine adjacent to the Pedreira de Xisto de Canelas, where the local slate that shapes regional architecture is still quarried; guides also discuss paleontological finds such as large Paleozoic trilobites.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour buggy drive feels like
Expect an adrenaline‑tinged, hands‑on loop: after meeting, you spend roughly 120 minutes driving a purpose‑built off‑road buggy along forest tracks, climbing to ridgeline viewpoints, pausing to take in the 516 Arouca bridge from Monte do Pereiro and Alto do Pereiro, then descending to inspect an ancestral Roman gold mine and the slate quarry landscape — a compact blend of driving, landscape vistas and local geology.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided experience runs for approximately 120 minutes.
Meet at Estrada do Alto da Portela 4540-251 Canelas - Aroucat.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring sun protection such as sunscreen.
The activity uses a CAN‑AM Maverick for pure off‑road driving, paired with viewpoint stops and a visit to a Roman gold mine.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Buggy Experience?
The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
The meeting location is Estrada do Alto da Portela 4540-251 Canelas - Aroucat.
What should I bring on the tour?
Bring comfortable clothing and sunscreen.
Are there age or height requirements?
Yes. The experience requires participants to be at least 7 years old and a minimum height of 1 meter.
What vehicle will I be driving?
You will be driving a CAN‑AM Maverick in a dedicated off‑road itinerary that includes ridgeline viewpoints and a visit to an ancestral Roman mine.
Will we stop to visit historical or geological sites?
Yes. The route includes a visit to an ancestral Roman gold mine adjacent to the Pedreira de Xisto de Canelas and discussions of local paleontology.