Activities

Immediately next to Naturena, Avianense still makes chocolate the same way it has for over 100 years, making it the oldest chocolate factory in Portugal. Enjoy the interactive museum and learn all about the chocolate making process.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Distance: 300m

With a fantastic view over the valley, the church of St. Bartholomew in Durrães is a must stop for all who wish to know the region.
Distance: 950m

Also known as the Durrães Viaduct, this 19th-century structure is 22 metres high and 255 metres long with 16 identical stone arches, each spanning eight and a half meters, resting on solid stone pillars.
Distance: 1.4km

The River Neiva rises in the Sierra de Oural in Vila Verde and flows into Viana do Castelo (between Castelo do Neiva and Antas).The route along the bank offers beautiful moments of rest and proximity to nature.
Distance: 750m – 3km

Located in Serra da Padela, it is a paradise of native vegetation with excellent access. It features a lake with fish and water lilies, fields to wander, shaded groves and picnic area with stone benches.
Distance: 4.4Km

Pic-nic park and river beach next to The Almerinda Azenha. Well shaded path, ideal for relaxing and walking along the banks of the Neiva River.
Distance 9.2Km

The Sanctuary was built on the site where, according to legend, Mary appeared in 1702 to pastor João Alves, whose body lies inside the chapel. The chapel is built on a large rock – the site of the apparition. The annual pilgrimage of Senhora da Aparecida takes place on August 15.
Distance: 3.7Km

Situated at the far end of Aguiar, Balugães and Cossourado parishes, The Tábuas Bridge has existed since at least 1135, and it is still in use today by dozens of pilgrims on their walk to Santiago de Compostela.
Distance: 3.9Km

This is the first beach, south of the Lima River, and it has two areas. The north area is sandy and known for high winds, making it an ideal for those who enjoy extreme sports such as windsurfing.  The southern area is also sandy, but it is more sheltered from the wind.
Distance 18Km

Located 228m above the city, the view from the sanctuary is stunning and inspiring.   From here, one can see all of Viana do Castelo, the River LIma, the surrounding mountains and far out to see.  Once ranked as one of the top five most spectacular views in the world, it has lost none of it’s wonder.  It is a great place to take in the beauty of Northern Portugal.
Distance: 24Km

In Naturena there is a padel field that allows you to enjoy a fantastic landscape while having fun and exercising with friends and family. Rackets and balls are available for our guests.

At Naturena’s EcoPool you can enjoy a wonderful therapeutic swim with water enriched with Epsom salts and without chlorine. The swimming pool is only open during the summer months.

We have at your disposal bicycles so you can get to know the whole region on wheels and at your own pace!

With super experienced monitors in surfing, at Arda Surf School classes are always suitable for each other’s experience.
You can choose between group class, private class or simply board and suit rental.
The available modalities are: Surf, bodyboard, stand up paddle, bodysurf and functional training.
Distance: 18Km

A 35-minute drive from Natruena, their motto is “Adventures in total safety and with lots of fun”.

The programmes are age and experience appropriate.  They include:
Climbing, Paintball, River kayaking, Bike rental, Zorb ball, Bungee jumping, Horseback riding, Canoeing, Target shooting, Hiking, Much more!
Time: 9.00-19.00
Distance: 25Km

Located in Ponte de Lima, The Adventure TimeOut Park emphasizes adventure sports: Team building, hiking, climbing, rappelling, canoeing, slide, paintball, mountain biking, tree climbing, orientation, peddy paper, treasure hunting, archery, mountaineering, canyoning, stand up paddle, disc golf, geocaching, etc.
Distance: 15Km

Here’s a park that encourages all visitors to play outdoors. It’s almost “mandatory” to jump, roll and get dirty.  You enter with your shoes on, but before long you are going barefoot in sheer, childhood euphoria.
Mini football, sopragol, pedal karts, mini-slide, arborism mini-circuit, chess, checkers and giant dominoes are just some of the park’s attractions.
Distance: 9Km

Located in Alvito S. Pedro parish, The Pedagógcia D’Alvarenga Farm is a place to encounter nature in every way.  There are farm animals, open fields and a plethora of outdoor activities like: golf, horseback riding, arborism, slide, rappel, climbing, paintball, cultural tours.
Distance: 12Km

Some say the Barcelos Fair is a living encyclopedia of the city, and those who have already visited understand why. The fair is dedicated to the traditional handicrafts of Minho, in all of its forms: ceramics, wood, basketry and mating and embroidery.
Held on Thursdays in Campo da Feira