The Arousa Charter blog.
Guides, routes, tips and everything you need to know before renting a boat in Rías Baixas. Written by people who live and work on the Arousa estuary.
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Boat rental in Vilanova de Arousa: the complete 2026 guide
Everything you need to know before booking a skippered boat in Vilanova de Arousa: prices, routes, what's included, what to bring and how to book step by step.
Areoso sandbank: how to visit Galicia's most photographed beach
The Areoso floating beach only appears at low tide and is only reachable by boat. We explain when to go, how to get there and what NOT to do to protect this fragile place.
Punta Cabalo Lighthouse: history, route and best hours to visit
The most photographed lighthouse on Illa de Arousa, lit on the same night as Sálvora in 1853. We explain the history, how to reach it by boat and why it's the best snorkel stop in the ría.
The Traslatio Route: the maritime Camino de Santiago by boat from Vilanova
The Traslatio is the only maritime stage of the Camino de Santiago: the journey pilgrims took with the Apostle's body. It departs from Vilanova de Arousa. Here's how to do it.
The 7 best coves in the Arousa estuary only reachable by boat
The Areoso is just the most famous one. The Arousa estuary hides dozens of wild coves only reachable by sea. Our skippers' 7 favourites, with coordinates and best timing.
What to see by boat between Vilanova and Illa de Arousa
The stretch of sea between Vilanova de Arousa and the island is one of Galicia's densest in history, nature and gastronomy. We cover it point by point — what you see left and right.