Cangas – Cies Islands
Ferries to Spain
Cangas – Cies Islands
Ferries to Spain
Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 30 weekly sailings between Cangas and Cies Islands. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Cangas to Cies Islands, Naviera Nabia & Mar de Ons.Cangas Cies Islands ferries take around 1 hour. The ferry costs between $87 and $125, 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 Cangas to Cies Islands.
The earliest Cangas Cies Islands ferry typically departs Cangas at about 08:40 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:15.
Ferries from Cangas to Cies Islands sail in around 1 hour. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 30 weekly sailings from Cangas to Cies Islands provided by Naviera Nabia & Mar de Ons. Timetables can change from season to season.
Naviera Nabia provide 9 sailings weekly. Mar de Ons provide 23 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Cangas to Cies Islands typically range between $87* and $125*. On average the Cangas Cies Islands ferry is $88*. The cheapest Cangas Cies Islands ferry prices start from $87*. The average price for a foot passenger is $88*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Cangas to Cies Islands is approximately 9 miles (14km) or 8 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Cangas and Cies Islands.
Naviera Nabia & Mar de Ons allow foot passengers on Cangas Cies Islands ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Cangas to Cies Islands.
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| Cangas - Cies Islands Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Spain | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia | |
| Average Price | A$82* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 7 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The small town of Cangas sits on the Pontevedra peninsula on the zig zagging south coast of Spain. There are sailings from the port to two different destinations, Cies Islands and San Simon Island. These services are provided by Naviera Nabia and Mar de Ons.
What’s there to do in Cangas?
This portside settlement is blessed with a curving, palm-lined seafront and a quaint network of downtown streets, that slowly rise towards the steep countryside further inland. The region is full of natural beauty with the mountains, steep valleys, Los Beyos Waterfall and the Covadonga lakes on the town’s doorstep. It’s the perfect area for hiking and adventure sport lovers and the impressive Buferrera Mines, near the lakes, are well worth a visit. Even the architecture is to be admired with the beautiful Roman Bridge and Church of the Assumption of Cangas de Onís.
What transport links are available?
As there is no nearby train station, travelling to and from Cangas is largely facilitated by coaches that offer routes to the surrounding cities of Vigo and Pontevedra. A taxi-rank can be located just outside the port too, while motorists can follow the PO-551 road that snakes along the coast of the peninsula to reach locations deeper into the Spanish mainland.
What about the port?
Two services currently operate from the port multiple times throughout the day. One route operated by both Naviera Nabia and Mar de Ons ferries whisk passengers on the short westwards journey out the mouth of the Vigo Ria estuary and to the small Cies Islands, while another Mar de Ons service travels in the opposite direction to the rugged San Simon Island under an hour away. The San Simon Island service operates twice weekly.
The Cies Islands comprise a trio of Spanish gems boasting some of the finest beaches in Galicia, lying a short ferry ride from the port town of Vigo. Sailings to the archipelago usually take around 40-45 minutes, running up to four times daily, making them a popular daytrip destination.
Pristine and vehicle-free, the Cies Islands represent one of the best choices for nature-lovers looking for a slice of untouched Spain. Whiling the days away on immaculate sandy beaches is the biggest draw, with the crescent-shaped Praia das Rodas stretching for one glorious kilometre.
Tired of sunbathing? Challenge yourself and the family along one of the many hiking trails, the most popular being the Ruta Monte Faro. This route displays the very best scenery the Cies Islands have to offer, also taking you atop the most breath-taking viewing points.
