Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Four granite archipelagos at the mouths of the Rías Baixas in Galicia
The park spreads over the archipelagos of Cíes, Ons, Sálvora and Cortegada, at the entrances to the Rías Baixas, with 7,200 ha of sea around 1,200 ha of land. Its granite islands hold a laurel forest, over 200 species of seaweed and up to 27 species of cetaceans and pinnipeds.
Things to do
- On the waterTake a summer boat from Vigo, Baiona or Cangas to the Cíes Islands, which include Monteagudo, Montefaro and San Martiño
- On the waterSail from Portonovo, Sanxenxo, Bueu, Marín or Pontevedra to Ons, where 63 people still live
- Try thisCamp on Cíes after reserving your permission at the Vigo port
- HeritageBook an organised visit to reach Sálvora or Cortegada