There are several places to go canoeing in Portugal. The Tagus, Douro, Guadiana, and Minho rivers, as well as several smaller ones, make canoeing in Portugal a possibility no matter where you are in the country. Sea kayaking is also a great opportunity to view the finest of the coast and the stunning sea caves that dot the coastline.
As one of Europe’s least populous countries, Portugal’s rivers provide an ideal setting for soaking in the country’s natural splendour and unique culture. When spring arrives in the Algarve, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time, floating over centuries-old orchards, white-washed houses, and even white storks! You should bring your camera if you visit in the spring to photograph the almond groves covered in fragrant pink blossoms, but you should also pack some warm clothing in case the weather turns chilly. The Ria Formosa wetlands, a 60-kilometer nature reserve with an ever-changing lagoon system made up of sandy islands connected by natural inlets and channels, are an excellent place to go kayaking.
Canoeing allows you to see parts of Portugal that are otherwise inaccessible. There are rocky mountains, secret waterfalls, untamed moorland ponies, ancient granite settlements, and jangling cowbells that signal the return of the herd for milking in the Peneda-Gerê National Park in the north of Portugal.
Whitewashed towns nestle among flawlessly shaped hills and gnarled olive and cork trees in the Alentejo region, which is also home to Europe’s longest man-made dam.
It is possible to enjoy sea kayaking in Portugal all year round, even for novices, thanks to the country’s warm temperature.
