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Information

• Name: Islas Cíes
• Located at the mouth of Vigo Bay (Ría de Vigo), the archipelago is composed of the islands Monte Agudo, Faro and San Martiño. It was declared a Natural Reserve in 1980 and National Park in 2002.
• Declared National Park: 1 July 2002
• Area: 8,480 hectares (7285.2 sea and 1194.8 land)
• Location: Rías Baixas in southern Galicia (the islands of Cíes, Ons and Sálvora are all located at the mouths of the rías of Vigo, Pontevedra and Arosa; and Cortegada is inside the ría of Arosa.
• Protective Legislation: the islands are considered an area of special protection for birdlife (ZEPA). Cíes Islands (1988), Ons Island (2001) are areas with special protection of natural values (decree 72/2004, from 2 April).
• Natural Values: the landscape, marine ecosystems, cliffs, beaches, sub-Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal dune systems and plant life
• Cultural Values: buildings, chapels, ancient castro dwellings, etc.

CONTACTS:

• National Park Office
  • C/ Pintor Laxeiro no. 45, Block 1, Office 9 36004 Pontevedra
  • Tel.: 986 858 593 Fax: 986 858 863
  • E mail: iatlanticas@oapn.mma.es

• Illas Cíes Campsite
  • Open at Easter and summer (June 15 to September 15 approx). Maximum capacity 800 and campers may stay a maximum of 15 consecutive days. Cards to pre-book the campsite must be obtained at the campsite’s office before boarding the boat in Vigo to guarantee availability. Information and booking: 986 438 358