Boat · Castro Caldelas

Río Sil Catamaran

Guided catamaran trip through the Sil canyons from the A Abeleda pier, between Castro Caldelas and Monforte: 1 h 30, departures at 11:00 and 16:00, tickets from €13.

A catamaran company based at the A Abeleda pier, on the Ourense bank of the Sil, opposite Doade. It runs a circular trip of about 12 km on the Santo Estevo reservoir, with a guide who explains the landscape, the history of the monasteries and terraced viticulture as you go.

How it works

You book beforehand on its website. You must arrive at the pier 30 minutes before boarding; the boat leaves on time and does not wait. Parking is free, in a line along the road, and there are more spaces on the other side of the river, next to the Doade pier.

Departures

The main departure is at 11:00 and the afternoon one at 16:00. In July, August and September, at Easter and over the Pilar long weekend there may also be departures at 13:00 and 18:00. In low season it sails mainly at weekends and on public holidays, and there is no service at Christmas.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Río Sil Catamaran, with the prices and terms they publish.

Catamaran through the Sil canyons from A Abeleda in Ribeira Sacra and the Sil canyon Guided 1 h 30 crossing of the Sil canyons From €13 per adult · 1 h 45 · All year except Christmas Over-65s and ages 13 to 17, €10; ages 4 to 12, €5; under-4s, free. In high season, €1 extra. Arrive 30 minutes early Book

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.