Islas Atlánticas National Park

The Islas Atlánticas National Park (Atlantic Islands NP) is composed of several islands: the Cíes islands, the Ons islands, Cortegada and Sálvora. All of these islands are just 3km off the wild and stunning southern coast of Galicia.

Altogether the park amounts a total of 8,000ha where 1,200 of them are rocky islands with beautiful beaches and cliffs, the remaining are the protected waters surrounding them.

From an ecological point of view these islands are of great interest because numerous species of marine birds find shelter here and there are over 200 species of alga (seaweed), 400 species
of land plants. Cortegada Island has the largest laurel wood in the whole of Europe.
Tortoises, seals, dolphins and sometimes whales are among park visitors.

The Sálvora archipelago has the largest number of islets in the park even though it is the smallest in size. Three of these, Vionta, Herboso and Noro are being studied and researched for their environmental importance.

All kind of information on the National Park, such as biological diversity and the different walks and treks you can take, can be found at the information centre in the “Monasterio de Santo Estevo” on Ciés and also there is also an information point on the island of Ons.

You can get to the Cíes islands by sea from Vigo, Baiona and Cangas. In order to preserve the park’s nature and wildlife, only 2.200 visitors are allowed a day, which doesn´t represent a much problem except in the month of August; the high season, when crowds of people are everywhere.

Departing from Rodas pier in the Cíes islands there are a number of interesting walks that lead to three lighthouses and two observatories aswell as passing by an ancient preroman settlement

Islas Atlánticas National Park Office

Oficina del Parque Nacional
C/ Pintor Laxeiro nº 45, Bloque 1 Local 9
36004 Pontevedra.
Phone: +34 986 858 593
Fax: +34 986 858 863.
E-mail: iatlanticas@oapn.mma.es

There are some restrictions regarding sailing,anchoring and scuba diving. To engage in any of these activities it is necessary to apply for authorization. Click here to apply.

Islas Atlánticas National Park Maps

National Park Map (718K PDF)
Cíes Islands Map (2,2MB PDF)
Ons Map (1,2MB PDF)
Sálvora Map (1,3MB PDF)
Córtegada Map (2MB PDF)