Barcaça Atividades Náuticas

Barcaça Atividades Náuticas is a nautical tourism company in Tomar that works on the Castelo de Bode reservoir, the great lake on the River Zêzere east of the city. The Tomar tourist office listing says it was founded in 2019.

What it offers

Three things. Skippered boat trips, of one hour minimum and for up to 13 passengers, along the reservoir. Hire of motor boats for up to 8 people and of jangadas, floating platforms for up to 14, for half a day or a whole day; to drive them yourself you need a boating licence. And towed sports: wakeboarding, wakesurfing, wakefoiling, water skiing, barefoot and tube. The company provides the life jacket, board or skis and ropes, and you can bring your own equipment. Introductory lessons are 15 minutes per person; you can also book by the hour or the whole day and share it among several people.

Prices and bookings

The website does not publish rates: you ask for a quote by phone or email. The Tomar tourist office gives a range of €35 to €350 depending on the activity and duration. They work all year, although the best time for the water is from May to September.

Registration

It is registered in Portugal's national register of tourist-activity operators under number 414/2021.