Aba Sacra Tourist Train: Train Ride

Additional Information & Description

The Aba Sacra Tourist Train takes you into the Ribeira Sacra, where the landscape is a compelling reason to make the journey. This ride through the Galician countryside combines time to take in the scenery with a local driver’s account of the region.

A route through steep slopes and wine terraces

The train starts in Doade and travels between the steep slopes of the surrounding countryside. Along the route, look out for the wine terraces that hug the River Sil: they give the journey its distinctive vineyard views. The appeal lies in seeing this terrain from aboard the train, with the route bringing the slopes, terraces and river landscape into view during the ride.

History and wine culture along the way

Your local driver talks about the region’s history and wine culture as you travel. That commentary adds context to the countryside outside, connecting the views with the area’s story rather than leaving the journey as scenery alone. Live guiding is available in Spanish and English, making the spoken account a practical part of the visit for speakers of either language.

What your ticket includes

The ticket includes one ride on the Aba Sacra train. Wine-cellar access is not included, so the vineyard element of this ticket is the view of the terraces along the route, together with the driver’s discussion of wine culture. The visit lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Where to arrive and how to present your ticket

Go to 79 Calle Doade in Sober, Spain, for the departure, and arrive 15 minutes before the ride begins. Allow for that arrival time in addition to the journey itself when planning your schedule. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted; you can present the ticket on your phone at the attraction.