O que é o Rafting?
O rafting proporciona uma aventura que desafia a ultrapassar todos os obstáculos naturais do Rio Minho com destreza, bravura, coordenação e espírito de entre-ajuda, com muita adrenalina à mistura.
Rafting is a team sport that, in an inflatable boat, challenges you to overcome the natural obstacles of the Minho River, the only one in the Iberian Peninsula where it is possible to practice this activity throughout the year.
Who can practice?
The whole family, all year round and with different ages. Pesqueiras – the walls that funnel the waters – create the gaps that give rise to the river rapids and provide a unique experience.
What’s the objective??
The objective is to overcome the obstacles of the river through the effort of a team, composed of six or eight participants, who paddle in a coordinated way to cross the rapids.
What equipment is used in this activity?
Practitioners are equipped with a neoprene wetsuit, a life jacket and a safety helmet.
Advantages?
Rafting on the river Minho is an experience of contact with nature along the border of Portugal with Spain. Along the 20 kilometer route, the guides provide useful information about the surrounding fauna and flora and also about the importance of preserving biodiversity. Discover Melgaço, experiencing the best of this extreme adventure.
