Ferry to Ons Island
Description
Explore the natural beauty of Ons Island through a ferry journey from Vigo, allowing you to experience a protected terrain rich in scenic trails and beautiful beaches at your own pace.
Accessing Ons Island
Commence your adventure at the port of Vigo, where you will board a ferry destined for Ons Island, a key component of the Atlantic Islands National Park. This safeguarded locale is renowned for its breathtaking vistas. The island has a long history of habitation dating back to prehistoric eras, and its current settlements are celebrated for their delicious cuisine and adherence to traditional lifestyles.
After a crossing that lasts just over an hour, you will have an entire day to discover the island's hiking routes through its mountains and caves. Don't miss the chance to see the island's impressive lighthouse, which ranks among the largest in Spain, and be sure to savor the local dishes offered in restaurants, along with the clear waters and beaches that attract many visitors.
Visitor Authorization
Due to the island's status as a protected zone, there is a cap on daily visitors. To visit, obtaining permission from the Xunta de Galicia is essential.
It is important to note that during the peak season (from May 15 to September 15 and during Easter), you must present your own permit issued by Xunta de Galicia for entry to Ons. This will be sent to you via email promptly. In contrast, outside of this period, permits will not be sent as the guide will carry them on the day of your visit.
If anyone in your party is unable to attend for any reason, please inform us at least 15 days ahead of time so we can remove their name from the Xunta de Galicia's list.
Guided Exploration of Ons Island
From October 1 to May 14 (excluding the period from the Friday before Holy Week to Easter Sunday), your ferry ticket will also offer you a complimentary one-hour guided exploration of Ons Island.
Return Ferry Timing
The ferry back departs at 6 pm.
With your ferry ticket, you are welcome to leave and return the same day. Should you wish to plan a return visit on another day, please contact us.
```What's included
- Round–trip ferry between Vigo and Ons Island
- Guided tour of Ons Island (only from October 1–May 14, except Easter week)
- Processing of the permit to visit Ons Island from the Xunta de Galicia
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 336 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Schedule & Departure point
On the day of the ferry, you should make your way to the Mar de Ons ticket office to hand in your voucher, the address is C/ Cánovas del Castillo, 3. 36201 Vigo. There they will indicate where to get on the ferry.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes ahead of time.
Required Travel Documents
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:
- Go to the following link: https://autorizacionillasatlanticas.xunta.gal/illasr/cambiarIdioma?lang=en
- Once on the page, select option #3 "Search by date and visitor's document"
- After filling in your details, you'll be able to download the authorization directly
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.
Terms & Conditions
Tickets can only be issued up to 30 minutes before the departure of the ferry and at the port corresponding to your journey.
The ticket is null and void and has no value outside the day and time indicated on the ticket. If the ticket is lost or mislaid, a new ticket must be purchased.
You'll need to be at the pier 10 minutes before departure and/or return time with your boarding ticket and the enclosed permit to disembark at Ons Island.
The company is entitled to modify the timetables advertised and even suspend and cancel the trip for internal, technical-logistical or organisational reasons, as well as for reasons of weather or force majeure. It may also make any kind of intermediate stopover.
If you have any questions, you can call the following telephone number: 986 22 52 72
Return Ferry Schedule
The return ferry departs at 6 pm.
With this ticket, you can go and return the same day. If you want to come back another day, you can contact us at the following link: https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/.
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