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Water Activities · Porto, Aveiro
An eight-hour day trip from Porto that combines Class II–III rapids, calm pools for swimming, and riverside viewpoints in the Arouca Geopark—perfect for adventurous families and friends wanting a true river day.
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Grab a tube and a helmet and let the Paiva River negotiate the rest: short rapids, cliff jumps, and long green pools framed by steep schist walls. This four-hour guided float out of Arouca is an accessible day of adrenaline and wild scenery less than two hours from Porto.
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