From Spain to Portugal on a zip line over the Guadiana, then the abandoned mine and the river beach.
A long and unusual day, with a crossing you will talk about for years: from Spain to Portugal through the air, on a zip line over the Guadiana. Then the abandoned São Domingos mine and a swim at the river beach. The zip line runs for only part of the year and is paid separately. For adventurous couples and families.
The day, stop by stop
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Alcoutim e a tirolesa
Alcoutim is a quiet white town on the Guadiana, with a small castle and Sanlúcar de Guadiana facing it on the Spanish bank. The zip line starts in Spain and carries you back to Portugal through the air, high above the river; with the one-hour time difference, you land before you set off. The boat crossing and the zip line are paid separately and only run for part of the year. Book ahead, then have lunch by the river in the village.
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Mina de São Domingos
São Domingos is a former open-pit copper mine, now a lake in strange shades of rust, ochre and green, surrounded by industrial ruins and the old miners' cottages. Walking around it, you see how an English company reshaped this corner of the Alentejo. A few minutes away is the Tapada Grande river beach, good for a summer swim. Wear closed shoes, keep away from the water in the pit itself, and bring water, as the sun is strong.
The essentials
- Duration
- 9–10 h · Full day · zip line Feb to Nov
- Pick-up
- At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.
- Included
- The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.
- Not included
- Entrance tickets and meals.
- Who it is for
- Couples and families with a sense of adventure.