At the Melgaço Sports Centre (Centro de Estagio de, 4960-330 Melgaço, Portugal)
The activity Canoe-Raft is named for the type of boats used to navigate a whitewater river. This boat combines the characteristics of a canoe with those of a raft, providing an incredibly fun and stable vessel with an elevated level of safety.
Now you can explore the waters of the Minho River in a Canoe-Raft where you will have total control of the vessel! These types of boats can accommodate 1, 2, or 3 people.
This activity is perfect for groups of friends, families, or a romantic getaway. Glide through the clear and vibrant waters of this picturesque river, creating unforgettable memories as you face challenges.
Difficulty level: Easy
River: Minho
Time on the river: 3
Number of people per canoe: 3
Meeting place: Melgaço sports center
Meeting time: 30 minutes before departure
High-quality canoe, paddles and life jacket
Photos
Transfer to starting point and back to the base
Drinks and snacks
Necessary equipment: flotation aid, helmet, wetsuit and Lycra
Certified guide
Minimum age: 8 years
Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years
Physical health
Swimming ability
Swimsuit
Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
Towel
Change of clothes
Snacks
Water
Not recommended for people who suffer from any back problems, or had any back operations
Please contact us to verify if this tour is suitable for people with reduced mobility
The boats used can accommodate 1, 2, or 3 people, so you can share a boat with your friends.
A transfer to the starting point and back to the base is included in the price.
The price includes the high-quality canoe, paddles, life jacket, necessary equipment (flotation aid, helmet, wetsuit and Lycra), a certified guide, photos, drinks and snacks, and transfer to the starting point and back to the base.
You should bring a swimsuit, a second pair of trainers (which may get wet), a towel, and a change of clothes. You can also bring your own snacks and water.
The minimum age to participate is 8 years, and 18 years to participate alone. You need to have good physical health and swimming ability. This activity is not recommended for people with back problems.
You will be on the river for around 3 hours.
A Canoe-Raft is a boat that combines the features of a canoe and a raft, which makes it particularly stable and safe.


Rafting provider with certified rafting guides
Melgaço White Water is a rafting provider with officially certified rafting guides
The activity Canoe Rafting on the Minho River with Drinks & Snacks by Melgaço White Water in Melgaço is available every day, from August 18, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Each day offers 2 start times between 9:00 and 14:00. Sessions last 3 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €50.00 per person.





