Visiting the Cíes Islands is a unique experience, even more so if this visit coincides with autumn, when the islands offer new images, landscapes and plans. But we have more routes and activities programmed, read, read!
Travel to the Cíes Islands during the long weekend in December
The December long weekend is the perfect time to discover this jewel of Galicia’s Atlantic Islands National Park in a different way! Take a guided tour in which we will teach you the best about its history, fauna and flora, climb up to Alto do Príncipe and enjoy the incredible views of the ocean, discover a seabird from Pedra da Campá or walk along immense and silent beaches are some of the plans we can think of for an unforgettable experience.
With Naviera Nabia you can travel on December 6, 7 and 11 from Vigo and enjoy the route organized by the team of guides accredited by the National Park.
Schedules:
- Departures from Vigo at 11:00h. and 15:30h.
- Return from Cíes at 14:00h. and 17:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 18,50€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 6€.
The island of Ons: a trip to the inhabited island
On December 6th we will travel to the island of Ons. You can enjoy a guided tour of the island, included with the purchase of the ticket, go up to the Lighthouse of Ons or discover the Buraco do Inferno. In addition, you will be able to taste the best octopus in Caldeirada of the island at Casa Acuña, an experience for all senses! You can buy tickets here.
Schedules:
- Departure from Bueu: 10:30h.
- Return from Ons at 17:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 14€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 7€.
Discover the island of Sálvora and Ons in one day!
If you fancy a different route for the December long weekend, on Friday 6th we travel to two magical islands of the National Park: we will visit Sálvora in the morning with a guided tour that will take you through the history and the most emblematic points of the island, even knowing the abandoned village. Then we will head to the island of Ons where you can have lunch and get to know the island at your leisure!
Schedules:
- Departure from Bueu: 10:30h.
- Return from Ons at 17:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 19€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 8€.
Special activity in Cíes!
If you like escape tests and you want to discover more about the history and ecology of the Cíes Islands, join us! On December 7 we sailed from Cangas and Vigo, to enjoy a guided tour of the island of Faro and Monteagudo in the morning, and after lunch, a special escapism activity! You will have to overcome educational and cultural tests in teams, which will bring you closer to this unique environment. You have here all the complete information.
Schedules:
- Departure from Cangas (10:30h.) and Vigo (11:00h.)
- Return from Cíes at 17:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 20€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 8€.
New Mussel Route: sailing along the Vigo estuary with tasting on board
One of our clients’ favorite routes! On December 8 you can sail with us along the Vigo estuary to learn all about mussel cultivation, also approaching the rafts. The best part? The delicious tasting of mussels accompanied by albariño wine D.O. Rías Baixas and drinks that we will offer during the trip, in which you will learn more about Galician traditions and music.
Schedules:
- Departure from Vigo at 13:00h.
- Return to Vigo at 14:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 22€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 7€.
San Simón, a route to learn about the history of this island
On this trip you will discover, through a guided tour, the history of this island from the Middle Ages to the post-war period, stopping at each stage to learn about what happened in the cove of San Simón. We traveled on Saturday, December 7.
Schedules:
- Departure from Vigo at 15:30h.
- Return from San Simón at 18:30h.
Rates:
- Adults: 15€.
- Children from 0 to 3 years old: FREE
- Children from 4 to 12 years old: 7€.
