Walking along rivers and streams, rappelling, jumping and sliding to overcome natural obstacles, this is canyoning. In the Azores there are exceptional geo-morphological conditions for the practise of this sport. We only need to join water and mountains and spice it all up with the surrounding fauna and flora, adding a bit of geodiversity as well. We are left with a paradise of valleys, streams, cliffs and rivers that promise a lot of adrenaline amid memorable scenery.

List of Canyoning Sites  
Canyoning routes have increased in number in the archipelago. There are already dozens of routes that are fully prepared and the perspective of new routes that will also guarantee total safety. This activity takes place mostly on the islands of Flores, São Miguel and São Jorge. Differing levels of difficulty insure that there are strong emotions for beginners and experts alike.