Can you stay on the Cies islands?

Cíes Islands is a natural park with no Hotels or apartments to rent. There is only a camping with limited seats. Otherwise, you can only stay for the day.

How do you get to Cies Island?

The only way to access the Cíes is by sea. In summer and Easter, there are several shipping companies based in the port of Vigo that carry out daily boat tours to the Cíes. These ferries will take you straight to the islands of Monte Agudo and O Faro.

Where are the Cies islands?

The Cíes Islands (Galician: Illas Cíes; Spanish: Islas Cíes) are an archipelago off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain, in the mouth of the Ria de Vigo. They belong to the parish of San Francisco de Afora, in the municipality of Vigo.

How do you get to Cies Island from Vigo?

The Vigo Cies Islands ferry route connects Spain with Spain and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Naviera Nabia service runs up to 4 times per day with a sailing duration of around 45 minutes while the Mar de Ons service runs up to 2 times per week with a duration from 45 min.

Where are the Illas Cies Islands in Spain?

One option kept popping up: the Islas Cíes (Illas Cíes in Galician) off the west coast. The images looked amazing: crystalline waters, tree-lined coasts, forest-covered mountains and white beaches. All the same, I wasn’t convinced. For one, I had never heard of them.

Is the Cies Islands part of the National Park?

Since 2002, Cíes Islands are part of the Terrestrial Maritime National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. This is a highly protected environment, only accessible by boat, where the number of daily visitors is restricted. Besides its incredible beaches, it has many other attractions to offer, such as its wonderful nature, flora and fauna.

Which is the best place to stay on Islas CIES?

Camping Islas Cies is a low-key, well-run site – the only place to stay on the islands. Photograph: Alamy The archipelago offers just one place to stay: Camping Islas Cíes. It’s a no-fuss affair, with clean shower blocks, a well-stocked shop and exceptionally friendly staff.

What kind of fish are on Islas CIES?

The islands have three restaurants, all with breezy terraces. Stick to the fish. On the menu are bream, bass, monkfish, tuna, mackerel, sardines and turbot, to name but a few. All are caught the same day and taste particularly divine grilled.