Boat · Belesar, O Saviñao
Sacra Activa
Who they are
Sacra Activa is a small company running boat trips on the Miño, in the Lugo part of the Ribeira Sacra. It is run by two brothers, Martín and Lucas Martínez; Martín is the skipper and also acts as guide. They have two small catamarans, with 11 and 15 seats plus the skipper, and one of them has a combustion engine with electric assist, which they present as the first hybrid passenger boat in the Ribeira Sacra. They say they hold the Merchant Navy qualifications for passenger transport, and the permits and insurance the activity requires.
How they work
They leave from the Diputación pier at Belesar, in O Saviñao, and sail the reservoir through the Cabo do Mundo meander, among terraced vineyards, woodland, islands and villages that were left under the water. There are two ways to go:
- Shared Miño + Ecosacra Winery route, with other travellers: 2 h 50, about 12 km of river, turning back after Maiorga island and stopping at the Ecosacra quay, a former adega de garda in Pincelo (Chantada) where two wines are tasted with local produce. Ecosacra does not make wine. It runs with a minimum of six people.
- Private tour for your group, of at least two hours, with drinks on board and a walk down to the Augacaída waterfall, in Pantón. It can be extended to three hours with the tasting at Ecosacra or you can ask for a long experience with a meal at the winery.
Bookings
Book on its website, by phone, by WhatsApp on 988 060 306 or by email. For the private tour a €140 deposit is paid when booking and the rest on the day, also by card. If the shared route does not reach the minimum of six people, they let you know the day before and refund the amount. Children are admitted from babies up and the boat is set up for people with reduced mobility. They recommend comfortable clothing and footwear, a swimsuit and something warm, because it is cooler on the river.
What they run
- Boat on the Miño from Belesar, with a Winery or a Waterfall Shared Miño route + Ecosacra winery, with tasting of two wines Book 2 h private tour with a descent to the Augacaída waterfall Book
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 988 060 306
- [email protected]
- Website
- sacraactiva.com
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Sacra Activa boat leave from?
From the Lugo Provincial Council (Diputación de Lugo) pier at Belesar, in O Saviñao.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes, one dog per booking, notifying when you book, with its vaccination passport and liability insurance.
Does the Ecosacra winery make wine?
No. It is a former adega de garda where two local wines are tasted with local produce.
