Cies Islands – Vigo
Ferries to Spain
Cies Islands – Vigo
Ferries to Spain
The Cies Islands to Vigo ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Cies Islands to Vigo is approximately 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Cies Islands to Vigo cost around $52 and $77, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Cies Islands to Vigo.
Cies Islands Vigo ferry sailings typycally depart from Cies Islands at around 11:45. The last ferry leaves at 19:45.
The Cies Islands Vigo ferry trip can take around 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 23 weekly sailings from Cies Islands to Vigo serviced by Naviera Nabia & Mar de Ons. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Cies Islands Vigo ferry prices typically range between $52* and $77*. The average price is typically $53*. The cheapest ferries from Cies Islands to Vigo start from $52*. The average price for a foot passenger is $53*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Cies Islands to Vigo is approximately 12 miles (19km) or 10 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Cies Islands to Vigo currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Cies Islands to Vigo ferry with Naviera Nabia & Mar de Ons.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Cies Islands to Vigo.
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| Cies Islands - Vigo Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Spain | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia | |
| Average Price | $55* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45m | |
| First Ferry | 13:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 10 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Cies Islands archipelago is formed of three islands found near the mouth of the Ria de Vigo estuary that cuts along the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula in northern Spain. These mountainous islands are largely uninhabited and have been protected as a nature reserve since the 1980’s. As such, the sweeping verdant hills and rocky cliff-side coasts remain largely untouched by human activity.
What’s there to do on the Cies Islands?
The beaches that line the glistening blue shores are particularly popular during the warm summer months. The long, curving Rodas beach, that connects the islands of Monteagudo and Faro, was voted the best beach in the world by The Guardian newspaper in 2007. Make sure you take your own garbage bag as you must take your litter back to the mainland as big fines are imposed in this National Park and nature reserve. This pre-Roman settlement is a clean haven that’s perfect for relaxing, hiking or maybe even some bird watching.
How should I get around the island?
The port of the Cies Islands is nothing but a single concrete pier built upon the rocks that line the eastern coast of the isle of San Martino. There are no roads on the island meaning that travelling to and from the port can only be achieved by traversing the footpaths that lead towards the inland wilds of shrubs and trees that rise and fall over the hilly terrain.
What services are operated from the islands?
Two passenger services currently operate from the port, heading along three different routes. Both Naviera Nabia and Mar de Ons ferries offer daily trips east along the nearby Ria de Vigo to the cities of Vigo and Cangas that sit opposite each other across the water. Both services also sail the short distance south to the picturesque town of Baiona
Vigo, a lively port city in northwest Spain, is the gateway to and from the idyllic Cies Islands found just offshore in the North Atlantic. Ferry routes from the archipelago run multiple times a day, lasting approximately 40-45 minutes, offering sun-drenched coastal views along the way.
Possessing the largest fishing fleet in Europe is just one facet of Vigo’s colourful character; it’s steeped in medieval history with networks of intriguing alleyways to explore, as well as an excellent choice of authentic tapas bars, restaurants and buzzing nightclubs.
Found directly south of the Old Town, known locally as Casco Vello, is the Parque do Castro, a lush area populated by nearly 100 camellia trees, also boasting hilltop views from the area’s namesake castle, constructed by Felipe IV in the 17th Century.
