Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Northern Portugal, Portugal

December 30, 2021 Chanda Heide

Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal

1. Oporto Adventure Tours

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Oporto Adventure Tours

Adventure is our middle name and we like people to have a taste of it in the best outdoor spot in porto : Geres National Park ! In 2020 we make it safely: 2/3 ocupation of our 4x4 Land Rovers and ,Face Masks, Disinfecting availeble. ..., and lets escape to NATURE ! jumping and swimming in breathtaking clearwater views, kayaking in clear waters, canyoning in the best rivers is what we do best. Our proposal is more than seeing Geres, it's FEELING and be PART of IT...Join us !

2. Detours

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Detours

Detours has a team of local colaborators who enjoy living life. We have the knowledge of the life habits, the tastes, the history and the culture of the places we want you to appreciate. Our team loves to travel and we cherish the value of the experience of travel per se. That is why we value the contact with the population and the feeling of belonging and feeling part of the community that surrounds our Detours. Guides and Websites have infinite information about everything and we know that it’s hard for the traveler to decide which course to follow. Come with us and we will show you the best we have to offer. We are not tour guides, we are inhabitants of a magical place we love and that we want you to love.

3. Douro Pula Canhada

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Douro Pula Canhada

We promote the natural and cultural-historical heritage of the Natural Park of Douro International. We develop activities, activity programs, and themed weekends where emotion transposes the expectations of tourists and businesses.We meet the leisure and the well-being in harmony with the regional flora and fauna, enhancing contact with the countryside, with the people, cuisine and traditions.

4. Toboga

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Toboga

Explore Nature and the great outdoors of Peneda-Geres National Park - world heritage of biosphere by UNESCO (45 minutes from Oporto city). Make a canyoning tour, bathing on amazing landscapes, do an e-bike tour, pass by an old village and tasting the local gastronomy are our proposals. We have Pick and Drop Off Up at your Accommodation or Oporto Airport.

5. Clube do Paiva

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Clube do Paiva

Nascemos há 17 anos em Alvarenga nas margens do Paiva. Realizamos actividades no Rio e seus afluentes. Rafting, Canyoning, River Trekking, Passeios de Canoa e Tubbing é o que adoramos fazer e proporcionar. Clube do Paiva - The River Experts! LIC 41/2007

6. SideRide - Sidecar Tours

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SideRide - Sidecar Tours

Discover the most stylish, fun and exclusive private tour of the city, enjoying the sights in one of our sidecars with driver-guide. We offer a memorable experience, so you can feel the authentic Porto; a real journey through the history, landscapes, colours, flavours and sounds of the city. More than a tour, a true experience. SideRide Tours is a registered by the Tourism Bureau: 420/2014

7. Melgaco Whitewater

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Melgaco Whitewater

Experience Sport Nature with Melgaço WhiteWater, discover the passion for Rafting on the Rio Minho in Melgaço, Portugal.

8. Vertical Dream

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Vertical Dream

We started our project in 2012, when we decided to change our lives and move out from the city to small village in the Basto region. We are passionate by nature, travels and outdoor activities. We feel that the world of outdoor activities is not just the domain of cold and suffering but that with quality equipment and service, is a pleasurable active way to enjoy the beautiful landscape we are blessed with living in the midst of. We do not see disabilities as a barrier to outdoor activities and pride ourselves on our ability to enable people to achieve what they want to. We aim for high quality and try to deliver this throughout. We have chosen equipment that makes for the most pleasurable ride. Vertical Dream has the licence number 2012/82 of the National Register of Tourism Recreation agents.

9. Birdie | Your Video Souvenir

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Birdie | Your Video Souvenir

The #BirdieExperience is a fun and unique activity you won’t find anywhere else! Participate in a filming session with professional cameras and drones, bring your friends & family or get a solo video. The result is an amazing Video Souvenir that will be sent to your email the next day, it's extremely simple to make and only takes 10 mins! It's the best way to take Porto home with you.

10. Latitude 41

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Latitude 41

If you are planning to visit Porto and you want to make your stay truly exciting, you are in the right place. Our adventure tours like canyoning, trekking, climbing and multi activities will take you to know the most secret and beautiful natural landscapes of Porto area in a funny way. We have a qualified team with over 15 years of experience and a wide range of options in order to respond to different physical, motor and psychological characteristics of each participant. Our high quality equipment will provide you the maximum comfort and safety during the activities.

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