Galicia · Ría de Arousa
Boat hire in A Pobra do Caramiñal
4 boat hire companies in A Pobra do Caramiñal, 3 of them with boat rental as their main business, between the marina and Cabo de Cruz. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 4
- 3 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €250 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- June – September
- peak July and August
The 3 boat hire companies in A Pobra do Caramiñal
Hiring a boat in A Pobra do Caramiñal
A Pobra do Caramiñal is the harbour on the northern shore of the Ría de Arousa between Ribeira and Boiro, with the marina in the centre, the Barraña beach and the Barbanza behind, and it has 4 boat rental companies, the top-rated with more than 90 reviews, with day motorboats, skippered trips round the ría and a sailing boat; one runs a water taxi. From A Pobra you sail to the island of Arousa, opposite, to Sálvora at the mouth, about 8 miles and a national park with a cap, or to Boiro (2 companies, 6 km) and Ribeira (2, 9 km), the neighbours along the shore.
The season runs from June to September. The Ría de Arousa is the largest and most sheltered in Galicia, with mussel rafts marking the channels; outside Sálvora, Atlantic swell.
Ports and departure areas
Porto deportivo da Pobra
Marina in the centre of A Pobra. 1 company within 500 m.Club Náutico Deportivo Barraña
Yacht club on the Barraña beach, between A Pobra and Boiro. 1 company within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in A Pobra do Caramiñal
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 1 advertises it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in A Pobra do Caramiñal
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
They also hire boats
Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in A Pobra?
For the sailing boat and for Sálvora, an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (one company offers it). Motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp can be driven without a licence inside the ría; ask which has them.
How much does a boat cost in A Pobra do Caramiñal?
A RIB with licence, €250–650 a day; a skippered trip from €600 or by the seat; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on skipper. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I sail from A Pobra?
To the island of Arousa and its beaches, opposite, to the rafts and to Sálvora, about 8 miles with an anchoring permit; along the shore, to Boiro, Ribeira and Rianxo.
Where do boats leave from?
From the A Pobra marina, in the centre, or from Cabo de Cruz, in the neighbouring municipality of Boiro, where two of the companies are based.
Are there boat trips in A Pobra?
Yes, scheduled trips round the ría and to Sálvora, and a water taxi between harbours. They are listed under the boat trips category.