Rafting down the Paiva River, near Porto

The Paiva River is characterised by its steep granite laced banks, dense green vegetation and unspoilt natural beauty. It is one of the clearest rivers in Europe and there is an abundance of fish, birds and you may even catch a glimpse of an otter or other wild animal.

The Paiva river's rocky landscape, considerable slope, winding journey and relatively narrow bed offer lots of rafting fun, not to mention the natural obstacles including water falls, waves, holes, bends, trees, jumps etc. It is, however, safe for relatively inexperienced rafters and has varied grades of difficulty.

The river is fed by the rain water and the rafting season usually starts around the end of October and finishes in the beginning of June. This rafting trip can also be combined with a number of other fun activities.

A trained and experienced guide will take you through a great section of the river, fun for those who want to venture for the first time, but also for those who venture to do this regularly, and guaranteed to give you a big adrenaline rush.