Galicia · Ría de Pontevedra
Boat hire in Portonovo
4 boat hire companies in Portonovo, in the municipality of Sanxenxo, all with boat rental as their main business, at the harbour and the beach. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 4
- all with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- June – September
- peak July and August
The 4 boat hire companies in Portonovo
Motos de agua costa gallega Sanxenxo
Hiring a boat in Portonovo
Portonovo is the fishing harbour next to Sanxenxo, 2 km away, with a beach and a village feel, and its 4 rental companies, all dedicated, offer day motorboats, jet skis (two) and a sailing boat; the top-rated one has more than 600 reviews. Sanxenxo, next door, has 14 companies and the big marina; between them they hold the largest fleet in the Rías Baixas. From Portonovo you head into the sheltered Ría de Pontevedra, towards the Lanzada beach and O Grove, or to the island of Ons, about 6 miles, a national park with a cap.
The season runs from June to September. Inside the ría you sail in almost any wind; towards Ons there is swell. Scheduled boats run to Ons from Portonovo, with a cap, for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto de Portonovo
Fishing and leisure harbour in the centre of the village, 2 km from Sanxenxo; base of the 4 companies.Types of boat you can hire in Portonovo
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Portonovo
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.
Boat trips and excursions
Barco Isla de Ons Portonovo
Mar de Ons - Portonovo - Información y reservas
RUTAS RIAS BAIXAS - TAXIMAR (PORTONOVO)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Portonovo?
For bigger motorboats and for Ons, an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper. Motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp can be driven without a licence inside the ría; ask which company has them. Jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence.
How much does a boat cost in Portonovo?
A RIB with licence, €250–650 a day; a sailing boat, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; jet skis by the 20- or 30-minute slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I get to Ons from Portonovo?
Yes, it is about 6 miles, with a licence or skipper and an anchoring permit: it is a national park with a cap. Scheduled boats also leave from the harbour.
Where do boats leave from?
From Portonovo harbour, fishing and leisure, in the centre of the village, or from Baltar beach.
Are there boat trips in Portonovo?
Yes, scheduled boats to Ons and round the ría. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Which is Portonovo's beach from the sea?
Baltar, the village beach, and Caneliñas and Canelas to the west, with Cabicastro point in between: sandy bottoms under a mile from the harbour to anchor in summer.
What is the difference between Portonovo and Sanxenxo?
Two kilometres of promenade: Portonovo is the fishing village with the smaller harbour and the boats on the beach; Sanxenxo has the big marina and most of the companies. Ons is the same 6–7 miles from either.