ExperTree PARK

ExperTree PARK is a treetop adventure park in Espinhal, in the municipality of Penela, about half an hour's drive south of Coimbra. It occupies part of the Parque Verde da Quinta da Cerca, a green space with lawns, and was set up by Pedro Tiago, a tree-climbing instructor who wanted to offer outdoor experiences in the Penela area. The company is registered as a tourist activity operator.

Visitors move from tree to tree over rope bridges, nets, Tarzan jumps and other crossings, on six separate courses that each begin and end on the ground and always finish with a zip line. Every course has between seven and thirteen obstacles, and both the difficulty and the height above the ground increase from one colour to the next. Children can take part from the age of four, and the activity usually lasts two and a half to three hours. Participants wear a harness with a safety system designed to keep them attached at all times, and the structures are built from treated wood and steel cable.

The setting invites a whole day outdoors: the green park has lawns, a stream to cool your feet in, picnic tables, barbecues, a playground, a games field, toilets and parking. The same team organises bubble football and guided walks, and a walking trail nearby leads to the Pedra da Ferida waterfall. The park opens daily in high summer and on fewer days during the rest of the year, so it is best to check and book before travelling.