O que é o Canyoning?
Com recurso a equipamento próprio e técnicas apuradas, o canyoning permite explorar de perto as cascatas e linhas de água, percorrendo piscinas naturais, lagoas, desníveis e quedas de água.
Melgaço is a place of choice for canyoning, an activity that guarantees adrenaline to the end. On the Laboreiro river, the waterfalls, the cliffs, and the natural lagoons give rise to the ideal setting for practitioners.
This is one of the most popular activities in the region, being practiced between May 15th and October 15th.
Who can practice?
Despite the difficulty of execution, this is an activity adapted to various types of practitioners. There are 5 routes with different levels of difficulty, and level 1 (the easiest) does not require you to make the jumps, it is only necessary to dodge the obstacles. The rest involve greater physical skill.
What’s the point?
In addition to close contact with nature and wild landscapes, canyoning aims to bring practitioners into an environment that tests each one’s agility and strength.
What equipment is used in this activity?
Practitioners are equipped with a neoprene suit, ankle boots, gloves and a safety helmet. It is advisable to bring a towel and bathing suit to change.
Benefits?
The activity allows you to reach incredible lakes for bathing, which otherwise would not be possible. In addition, there are specialized teams that help practitioners.
