The Ria as those who know it
The island isn't just for dining. Step aboard the houseboats, sail its canals, or spend a night for two on a hotel boat drifting along the water.
Experience · 45 min · on request
Private tour of the houseboats
Step aboard and discover what lies behind the scenes. The houseboats, how they were built, life on the water, the work of the captains. A 45-minute guided tour, in a small group, with someone who knows every rope.
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Boat tour on the Ria
Navigate through the canals of the Ria de Aveiro. The marshes, the islets, the migratory birds, the traditional fishermen's huts. The boat glides in silence — the guide tells what maps don't show.
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The hotel boat — a night on the Ria
A hotel boat that moves along the water. You leave the island in the evening, sail the Ria, and sleep rocked by the water. In the morning, breakfast arrives by motorboat.
Perfect for a honeymoon, an anniversary, or simply two people who want a moment apart.
- 1 double bedroom
- Private bathroom
- Breakfast included (delivered by motorboat)
- Departure in the evening, return in the morning
- Itinerary depending on weather and tides
The Ria de Aveiro
Where the oysters come from
The Ria de Aveiro is one of the richest estuaries in Europe. Oysters grow here for two years in nutrient-rich water, between tides and currents.
On the island, the oyster beds are just a few metres from the restaurant. What you see during the visit is what you find on your plate.
This isn't a marketing pitch — it's simply the geography of the place.
The Ria in pictures
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Tour, boat tour or hotel boat escape — contact us to book.
The hotel boat is available on request only. Contact us for dates and rates.