The route starts from the large car park at Ponte de Lima, on the opposite bank of the river. The ecotrail to the right of the river is very pleasant and shady and will take you to the Lazer do Carvalhal bathing and rest area in two hours. After a rest, you can return the same way or continue upriver for another 12 kilometres – two and a half hours – to the Bravães Kayak Park & Bar Water Sports Club, Lugar de Lavoeira.