One of the few ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Minho is through sports. Come and see the river Paiva.
Rio Paiva is the best place to practice rafting with wild waters and the idyllic surroundings. According to the site, find Portugal, "from the end of October, with the returned of the first strong rains, is the ideal time to make the path. There are several tourism companies operating in the river. Choose and prepare this little adventure. Try to live up to the North men as they face the river, one of the boldest of the country. Characterized by its steep slopes, while beautiful and a little scary for beginners, this mischievous water course leads us on a bumpy ride at a breakneck speed, among rocks, waterfalls and hairpin turns. Do you like roller coasters? Now here is a good alternative to these, but in an idyllic setting in full communion with nature. "
This watercourse is a tributary of the Douro River, with 108 km long, running through nine municipalities in Portugal. Besides being ideal for practicing sports, was considered one of the least polluted rivers in Europe, where even today occurs the spawning of trout. This natural ecosystem is under threat from human pressure and the planting of invasive herbal species, however, local people are very attentive to the preservations of this natural heritage, so they created several initiatives for protection and conservation of this area.
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