What to do · Ribadeo and As Catedrais Beach
Boat to As Catedrais Beach from Ribadeo Port
Information
- From
- €30 per adult
- Duration
- 1 h 15
- Who it's for
- From age 3; not suitable for those who get seasick easily
From the water, As Catedrais can be seen whole: the arches, the islets and the cliff wall that from the beach you see only in parts. The boat leaves from Ribadeo marina, at the Porcillán pier, skirts the coast to the west and comes back in a little over an hour. You don't need the Xunta authorisation, which is for going down on foot, or to wait for low tide.
The route from Porcillán
Terralmar sails in two twelve-seat motorboats. On leaving the ría you pass the Illa Pancha lighthouse, continue along the cliff coast to the small port of Rinlo and reach As Catedrais, where the boat approaches the arches. The return is the same way. It is about 75 minutes in total, with six departures a day: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:30.
If you are sleeping in Foz or coming from that part of the coast, Maremasma runs a similar route from Foz port in an eight-seat rigid inflatable: an hour to As Catedrais, or an hour and a half if you add Rinlo. It asks for a minimum of four people.
Price and booking
With Terralmar it costs €30 for adults and €20 for ages 3 to 10; under-3s cannot board. Tickets are bought on its website with day and time, and in July and August it is best to do so ahead: places are few. With Maremasma, €35 to As Catedrais and €45 with Rinlo, also with booking on its website or by phone. In both cases the departure depends on the sea state and may change on the day.
Who it is for
It is the way to see As Catedrais if you are with someone who can't go down steps or walk over rock, if low tide falls at an impossible time or if you didn't get a permit. For children from age 3 it works well: it is short and there is something to see all the time. It is not the best idea if you get seasick: the coast is open sea and in a swell you notice it. Bring a warm layer, because in an open motorboat the wind blows, and no large bags. If you get splashed, that's normal.
The best thing is to combine it with the beach on foot the same day: in the morning by boat and in the afternoon, if the tide cooperates, down on the sands. In between, eat in Rinlo: A Cofradía has made soupy seafood rice since 1992.
Tips
- Choose the departure by the light The early and late-afternoon ones give less backlight on the cliffs.
- If you get seasick A tablet an hour beforehand, as the booking website itself recommends.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the boat to As Catedrais cost?
From Ribadeo, €30 for adults and €20 for ages 3 to 10. From Foz, €35.
How long does it last?
From Ribadeo, an hour and a quarter. From Foz, an hour.
Do you land on the beach?
No: it is seen from the sea.
Do I need authorisation?
No. The Xunta's is only for going down to the sands on foot.
As a family
Who runs it
- TerralmarSightseeing boat from Ribadeo to the Beach of the Cathedrals Visit their website
- MaremasmaBoat from Foz to As Catedrais, or to As Catedrais and Rinlo Visit their website
