Clube do Paiva

The Clube do Paivais known as the club of river experts, at least in the northern area of Portugal. The company was founded in 2003 in the town of Alvarenga, a small Portuguese village belonging to the municipality of Arouca.

If we are known for anything, it is for having years and years of experience in the circuit of activities related to whitewater. Our team is expressly made up of local experts, all of them accredited with the certificate from the International Rafting Federation.

Since the year of our inauguration, in 2003, we have carried out all our activities at Geopark Arouca. There we offer excursions of the most diverse adventure water sports such as rafting, canoeing, canyoning or river walking along the rivers.

For this purpose we use the main river, the Paiva, and its tributaries, with the incredible Aguieiras waterfall in front. Since its inception, this local company has become one of the leaders in the region. Currently, we continue to project the same enthusiasm as the day we started, and that can be revealed both by our customers, national and foreign, and by our partners.

For us, it is vitally important to share our passion for what we do with our guests, which is why we continue to do our best to adapt to current circumstances without ceasing to believe in the foundations that founded our company in the past. and put us on the map.

We insist, all our activities are carried out in protected nature areas such as the Arouca UNESCO Geopark, in the Magic Mountains or in the spaces of the Natura 2000 Network.

Another fundamental aspect, which we strictly comply with, has to do with security. We follow strict rules on our tours and, likewise, all the material used to carry out the activities, of excellent quality, is new and is frequently reviewed and renewed.

Now just let yourself go and enjoy one of the most surprising areas of Portugal with the magnificent adventures that we have lovingly prepared for your enjoyment.

The Clube do Paiva Raftingwas born as a spin-off of the main company with the aim of providing services with activities related to the practice of rafting.

I'm sure you all already remember, but rafting consists of going down a river, following the direction of the current, aboard a raft or other type of boat that can normally accommodate a large group. six people plus the instructor who stays in line guiding the route and avoiding obstacles.

What makes rafting on the Paiva River special? The question is: where do we start? The number of attractions that the Paiva River offers us is such that it would be almost impossible to count them in such a short space. Still, despite everything, let's try.

As of 2015, he became world famous for the construction of the Passadiços del Paiva, a network of aerial walkways more than 8 kilometers long that run through the gorge between river beaches, high-altitude waterfalls and dozens of archaeological sites. Yes, in Geopark Arouca you can find up to 41 places where you can observe the gigantic fossils of Canelas.

In 2021, it added the longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the planet, measuring 516 meters, to its gigantic infrastructure. Almost nothing. It would be logical, then, that the canyon that unfolds below would be of unprecedented beauty. And it is.

And, it is also normal, that various activities are carried out here that put its clients to the test, caught between carrying out the activity itself and the beautiful environment that surrounds them. Distractions, taking into account everything we have just said, are more common than usual.

What can we say about the flow that the river carries. An inclement current that forms rapids that represent a challenge for all those who decide to try to overcome them aboard their boats: rafting has become a religion that brings together both beginners and experienced adventurers.

The highlight is Gola do Salto, with a drop of 4 meters. It will remind you of one of those stormy rivers in the Peruvian or Colombian jungle. So impressive. In your feat you will not be alone, as one of our qualified instructors will be steering the boat to control the course. Security is our main asset.

Furthermore, all of our rafting activities are completely respectful of the environment, our team is made up of local guides who love nature and preserve the environment in which they live. They celebrate circuits, whether it's sports or that.

If you can raft along a river along its course, you can also go canoeing. A discipline that, like kayaking, can be practiced in calm waters or in heavy rapids.

The Paiva River, located inside the Geopark Arouca, is the ideal setting for carrying out this practice. In its winding and extremely fun route, you will find all the virtues associated with a river with this flow: small jumps, some extra acceleration and, above all, a moment of relaxation surrounded by an incomparable scenery.

We are Clube do Paiva Piragüismo, a company dedicated to adventure sports, specifically focused on the banks of Paiva. We have two decades of experience in the sector, we know the region very well, as all our guides are local people who love their land above all else.

We take advantage of the beauty of the canyon to schedule a two-seater canoe trip that will make you live an authentic adventure, something you will remember for the rest of your life. You do not need to fear for your safety, as we have adopted all the necessary protocols to ensure your peace of mind.

We want to earn your trust and we have all the mechanisms to do so. Even the material we use is systematically renewed and reviewed by our professional experts. We leave nothing to chance.

The time has come to discover one of the most impressive areas of northern Portugal and let yourself be enchanted by all the wonders it has to offer. One of them, irrefutable, is to take a river trip in a canoe along the Paiva.

It's definitely time to get started in this wonderful world of whitewater kayaking.