Sailing far from the sea

Sailing inland? Of course! On board a sightseeing boat on the river. Don't be satisfied with simply taking photos from the riverbanks, but step on board to discover all the natural spaces in inland Spain in a pleasant and unusual way. You'll see impressive canyons and gorges while a guide reveals the secrets of everything you see around you. Sound interesting? While not reserve your river boat trip now?

The boat 'Marqués de la Ensenada' in Castilla Canal. © Turismo de Palencia
The boat 'Balcón del Tajo' in the International Tagus Nature Reserve © Sociedad de Gestión Pública de Extremadura
The boat 'Balcón del Tajo' in the International Tagus Nature Reserve © Sociedad de Gestión Pública de Extremadura
Los Arribes del Duero. Salamanca

Castile-León

There are a range of options available: if you fancy a cruise down the Duero River, why not sign up for one of the environmental trips in the Arribes del Duero Nature Reserve? If you prefer to navigate down the Castilla Canal (an imposing work of hydraulic engineering dating from the 18th century, featuring a channel of water stretching for over 200 kilometres), you can reserve a tour aboard the Antonio de Ulloa, Marqués de la Ensenada, Juan de Homar, San Carlos de Abánades sightseeing boats… There are numerous possibilities open to you in Castile-León . Choose your favourite depending on the place you're planning to visit.

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Practical tips

>Advance booking is always recommended.
>Make sure you are aware of the schedules and departure points for each boat.
>Some of the boats have lighting, air conditioning, heating, toilets and a small bar.
>We recommend taking field glasses or binoculars for birdwatching.
>The guide's explanations and the videos screened on board are generally only in Spanish, but for prearranged group trips these can sometimes be organised in other languages.

More information

Sightseeing boats

> Europarques Hispano-lusos. Crucero ambiental del Parque Natural Arribes del Duero
Tel.:+34 980557557, +34 670094470
E-mail:info@europarques.com
Website:http://www.europarques.com/
> Sociedad Transfronteriza Congida - La Barca. Paseos en barco por las Arribes del Duero
Tel.:+34 923524623
E-mail:info@vilvestre.com
Website:http://www.vilvestre.es
> Barco del Canal Antonio de Ulloa
Tel.:+34 983701923 , +34 983427174
E-mail:turismo@medinaderioseco.com
Website:http://www.canaldecastilla.org
> Barco Marqués de la Ensenada
Tel.:+34 664201415
Website:http://www.palenciaturismo.es
> El Corazón de las Arribes
Tel.:+34 627637349
E-mail:corazondearribes@gmail.com
Website:http://www.corazondelasarribes.com/
> Barco San Carlos de Abánades
Tel.:+34 628629997
E-mail:reservabarco@melgardefernamental.es
Website:http://melgardefernamental.burgos.es
> Barco turístico Juan de Homar
Tel.:+34 673368486
Website:http://www.palenciaturismo.es

Travel ideas

Extremadura

Did you know that the Tagus, with a length of over 1,000 kilometres, is the longest river on the whole of the Iberian Peninsula? Get ready to navigate its waters on board the boat 'Balcón del Tajo', which cruises through the International Tagus Nature Reserve (in Cáceres , Extremadura ). A guide with expert knowledge on the area's natural resources will explain everything you need to know about this trans-frontier zone. Prepare to navigate on international waters!

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Practical tips

>Advance booking is always recommended due to demand.
>The guide's explanations and the videos screened on board are generally only in Spanish, but for prearranged group trips these can be organised in other languages.
>The 'Balcón del Tajo' takes four different routes.
>This is an option which is highly recommended for families
>We recommend taking field glasses or binoculars for birdwatching.