Sports and leisure activities Porto And North

Equicampo is a family business, which loves, lives and breathes "horses". Its philosophy: Small is beautiful, or how to harmoniously integrate human activity with nature while preserving traditions. The horses are magnificent, well trained and in good health. Fernando, your kind and experienced guide, will take you on the horseback ride of your choice, whether it's an hour-long ride or a full-day trip. The mountain scenery is fantastic and the views are breathtaking with a great lunch break.

Built for the Euro 2004 football tournament, for which it hosted the opening match and a semi-final, the Dragon stadium is an ultra-modern arena that vibrates every week for the blue and whites. You can visit the stadium every day from 11am to 5pm (see website), but only at the same time as you visit the adjacent museum. The latter is very interesting to discover, interactive and instructive.Inauguration: November 16, 2003.Capacity: 50,033.Record attendance: 52,004 spectators for FC Porto - FC Barcelona for the stadium's inauguration on November 16, 2003.

Walking, riding, biking, archery, rafting, reminder…

What will interest you the most here are obviously the horseback rides in the surroundings which last between 1 and 2 hours. If you want to go further, two tours of several days on horseback are offered by the center: "L'ecovia pelo rio Lima" lasting 5 days and 4 nights, and the "Serra d'Arga", a little more difficult, lasting 8 days and 7 nights. You will be accommodated along the route in rural tourism houses. Restaurant and bar in the riding center.

Do you enjoy good food, good wine and have a special interest in Portuguese gastronomy? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Cook in Ribeira promises you an unforgettable experience. With your instructors, you will first go to the market to discover the best seasonal products and know their origin. Then, back at the workshop, under the guidance of the chefs, you will learn to cook the best of Portugal in the most traditional way in a fun atmosphere before tasting your masterpiece.

Beginner, intermediate or advanced, Porto Surf School, offers you surfing group lessons, or private lessons. From the centre of Porto, the professional team will take you to the best spots of the day, and will accompany you to progress in the practice of this attractive surfing sport. The Douro Stand Up Paddling (SUP) Tour offers you to spend the day paddling on the Douro (1 hour from Porto). A great way to discover the beauty of the landscapes of the Douro Valley in an original and sporty way.

This is a 9.3 km bicycle or pedestrian path stretching from Amarante to Chapa. This section is part of the "Linha do Tâmaga" ecotour, which follows an old railway line, now out of service. Ideal for families to discover the banks of the Tâmega River. This ecotour offers beautiful views. There are benches all along the route for resting. There are also rubbish bins and fairly constant lighting when it is dark. The section of Amarante was built in 2010, there is even an extension of 12 km for the bravest.

This pop-up store offers all kinds of furniture, lamps, ceramics to decorate your home but also wine or organic olive oil. You will find regularly changing collections of clothes or jewelry designed by designers. The best is to participate in the workshops organized with renowned chefs in the open kitchen. These three-hour workshops, in Portuguese or English, will allow you to become an ace ramen or ceviche chef and to discover the secrets of Portuguese cuisine, including the famous pastel de Nata.

Close to the Douro wine valley, the Amarante golf course is located only 45 minutes from Porto. Located in the heart of a preserved nature and offering a breathtaking view of the Douro wine region, the Amarante golf course is a wise choice for those who seek peace and quiet. Set in an extraordinary landscape with magnificent views of the Marão mountain, one of the highest in Portugal, the Amarante golf course also includes several waterfalls. Practice range, pro-shop and swimming pool complete the services.

This water park, located in Rio Caldo, in front of the marina, will make you spend good moments with friends and family. It is the opportunity to swim (without paying), to have fun in the course of inflatable structures installed in water (slides in full safety assured!). You will also have the opportunity to try or improve your stand-up paddle, from 30 minutes to several hours. In summer, when the park is open, the water is about 24°C, an excellent temperature for swimming. An address to remember and experience.

Here is an original activity. Contrary to what one might think, mainly due to prejudice, pole dance is quite sporty and uses all the muscles of the body. If you're looking to work out while discovering a surprising sport, go to the Up! studio! You will find the class schedule on the website. The female teachers will be able to accompany you according to your level in order to progressively increase the intensity and the figures. A good time is guaranteed. Come with an open mind, without judging your abilities, and let yourself be carried away.

Come and have fun for an hour or so in this trampoline park located north of the city. The space is vast, has many areas with trampolines in all directions to let yourself bounce and try, why not, various tricks. The park is open to everyone from 1 to 101 years old! An area is reserved for children from 1 to 7 years old. Entrance is every full hour (10am, 11am...). It is asked to arrive 30 minutes before in order to be prepared

Located on the Picoto mountain, with a breathtaking view of Braga and its surroundings, Picoto Park is an adventure park for young and old, depending on the type of activity. Within the park, children will enjoy climbing the artificial wall, playing paintball or climbing the tree. Outside the park, older children can go on a canyoning expedition in the Peneda-Gerês park or go kayaking. So many possibilities for fun, exercise or simply relaxation.

If you thought you saw silhouettes on the Arrábida Bridge, you were not dreaming! This is an exceptional experience offered by Porto Bridge Climb. Long closed to the public, the ascent of the bridge by an arch will offer you great sensations (not too strong) in complete safety and a superb panorama at 65 m above the Douro. Once the harnesses are attached and the instructions are explained (in English and Portuguese), follow the guide and enjoy the climb to the maximum. It is also possible to climb the dome of the Palácio Cristal. Book on the Internet.

This water park, located a little less than twenty minutes by car from Guimarães, is entirely outdoor. This is why it is open from July to mid-September every year. Young and old alike will have fun (and swim, of course) in the various pools, and will happily slide down the slides. You will find changing rooms, a bar-restaurant, relaxation areas and sunbathing on the lawn... We advise you to plan at least half a day to enjoy the water park, even if it is not extremely large.

The hikes in the Peneda-Gerês Park are so numerous and varied that it was not possible to reference them all in the guide. That's why the site natural.pt is here to help you plan your hikes in the park, but not only. It will give you valuable advice for your visit. Note that natural.pt covers all of Portugal. For Peneda-Gerês, enter its name in the info bar. It is true that it is necessary to search a little.

At Sol Artesano, near the docks of Porto, you will find a multitude of ceramic objects, hand-painted, enamels that you will not find elsewhere. Bowls, figurines, emblematic places of Porto on earthenware tiles, magnets in the shape of fish, rooster, or other animals... the choice is vast in this small and cozy store. Come in and have a look around, you should find a small original object, especially since the welcome is very friendly. An interesting address to add on the list of made in Portugal.

This indoor climbing area opens its doors every day except Sunday, on the Campanha side, in a white hangar built next to other similar ones. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, this is a good place to practice climbing walls of various inclinations and to challenge yourself. If you fall, don't worry, mats will break your fall. It is never very high. There is a refreshment area with tables on site, as a reward after the effort, or if you came as a curious spectator, before taking your turn next time...

Magnifico Douro offers two options for kayaking on the Douro, starting from the quay in Pinhão:

The rental of a kayak size XL for 2 people, 4h maximum. As much time to row freely. Very weak current. Departures between 10am and 6pm, every day from April to October

A trip in a rabelo, the traditional boat used to transport wine barrels to the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia to Tua, 12 kilometres away. From here, you are disembarked and returned to Pinhão. Departure every day from April to October, at 10.45am or 3pm