Hiking trails

The Castelo Trail is the shortest route on the island and the busiest. It’s an easy hike that begins in the rest area near As Dornas Beach, which gets its name from the traditional fishing boats used by the islanders. Going north, there’s a path that borders the eastern coast and enters a small willow...Read More

The Northern Trail (or the “Naturist Trail”) is the most popular trail on Ons Island, as it’s the one used to get to the nudist beach of Melide. It sets out from the information booth of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia Natural Park and covers the entire northern part of the island. It crosses the...Read More

The Lighthouse Trail starts with a climb up the main street of O Curro. Upon reaching the crossroads, turn right and continue along the paved track that winds its way among fishermen’s houses and hórreos and climbs towards the village of O Cucorno. From there, you can see the Ons Lighthouse, which was built in...Read More

The Southern Trail covers a large part of the island, going through the entire southern half of Ons Island. It sets out from the information booth in As Rodas, climbs the street in O Curro and—upon reaching the crossroads—descends along the track that leads to Area dos Cans, the most popular beach on the island....Read More

The O Peito Lighthouse Trail: a trek through the northern island The O Peito Lighthouse Trail also sets out from the information booth. It goes to the north towards Figueiras Beach and climbs to the island’s main crossroads. From there, it continues to A Valgada, a low hillock with no vegetation, and afterwards, a track...Read More

The Alto do Príncipe Trail and sunsets for thrill-seekers This route climbs slowly from the Rodas pier to the rugged cliffs on Monteagudo Island. The Alto do Príncipe Trail also sets out from the information booth, but instead of moving from one island to another through the dike on the way to the campsite, it...Read More

The A Porta Lighthouse Trail through the south of the island of Montefaro The A Porta Lighthouse Trail is a pleasant trek that always looks out over the sea. It also sets out from the information booth and follows the same route as the Monte Faro Trail (dike – campsite – interpretation centre) until the...Read More

The Cíes Lighthouse Trail: an incredible climb for the brave The Cíes Lighthouse Trail is the longest and most popular trail, offering the most spectacular views of the Ría de Vigo. It sets out from the information booth, and by taking the road to your left, you’ll cross to Faro Island through the 19th-century dike...Read More