Boat to Ons Island

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Transport and transfers

Description

Discover the stunning landscapes of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park with a return ticket to Ons Island, starting from Pontevedra.

Ferry Service between Pontevedra and Ons Island

Your ferry to Ons Island will set sail at the scheduled time from the Pontevedra port. Following a scenic journey lasting about an hour, you'll reach Ons, recognized as one of the gems within the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. Upon arrival at the dock, you'll have the freedom to explore this natural paradise at your own pace.

A key highlight of Ons Island is its breathtaking Melide Beach. Various trails offer opportunities for leisurely walks, leading you to the island's lighthouse nestled inland. The mesmerizing views will enchant you as soon as you set foot on the island!

Visitor Authorization for Ons Island

As Ons Island is a protected area with a regulated daily visitor limit, obtaining authorization from the Xunta de Galicia is a prerequisite for your visit.

Please note that during the peak season (from May 15 to September 15 and Easter), you must bring your own authorization from the Xunta de Galicia to visit Ons. We will facilitate this by sending it via email as soon as possible. Outside of this peak period, you need not worry as the guide will provide the authorization on the day of the excursion.

If any participant cannot join the activity, please inform us at least 15 days in advance and provide the name of the individual who will be absent so that the Xunta de Galicia can update their records accordingly.

Guided Experience on Ons Island

From October 1 to May 14, your ferry ticket also includes a one-hour guided tour of Ons Island. Please be aware that this tour will not take place during the 10 days of the Easter period, specifically from the Friday before Easter to Easter Sunday.

Return Time

The ferry departs from Ons Island back to Pontevedra at 7 PM. If you wish to arrange a return on a different day, please contact us.

What's included

  • Round–trip boat between Pontevedra & Ons Island
  • Guided tour of Ons Island (only between October 1 and May 14, except during Easter week)
  • Processing of the permit from the Xunta de Galicia to access Ons Island

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 336 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

Schedules & Departure Point

You must go to the ticket office of the shipping company Mar de Ons to present this reservation voucher. The complete address is Muelle de Peirao das Corbaceiras (Avenida das Corbaceiras s/n, Pontevedra). There they will indicate the pier where to board the ferry.

We recommend that you go at least 30 minutes in advance.

Necessary Documentation

Ons Island is a protected space with a daily quota of visitors, and to be able to visit, you should obtain authorization from the Xunta de Galicia which the local provider will process.

In high season (from May 15 to September 30 and at Easter), once the authorization has been processed, you'll receive it by e-mail. You must bring it with you, as well as this voucher. If you prefer, you can request it at the ticket office on the day of your visit, as long as you arrive at least 25 minutes in advance. The rest of the year, we will not send it to you, as it'll be the guide himself who will bring it on the day of the tour.

If you still haven't received the authorization of the Xunta in your email 24 hours before the date of your visit, you can access the website of the Xunta and download the authorizations by following these steps:

If for any reason any of the participants cannot attend the activity, please give at least 15 days' notice and indicate the name and surname of the person who will be absent so that the Xunta de Galicia can remove him/her from the list.

Ticket Conditions

Tickets can only be issued up to 30 minutes before the departure of the ship and at the port of departure corresponding to your trip.

The ticket is null and void and has no value outside the day and time indicated on the ticket. The loss or misplacement of the ticket will result in the need to purchase a new ticket.

You must be at the dock 10 minutes before the departure and/or return time with your boarding ticket and the enclosed authorization to disembark on Ons Island.

The company is entitled to modify the announced schedules and even suspend and cancel the trip for internal, technical-logistical, or organizational reasons, as well as for weather or force majeure. Any kind of intermediary stops are also possible.

For any questions, you can call the following telephone number: 986 22 52 52 72.

Return Schedule

The departure time from Ons Island to Pontevedra is at 7 pm. If you want to return another day, please contact us.

From 18,15 € / person
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Adults 18,15 €
Children aged 5-12 11,77 €
Children under 5 Free
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Need help?

Contact us with any question

esperienze@yallayalla.it

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