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Cies Island
15 kilometers from Vigo, on the Atlantic coast of Galicia is where you have the chance of visiting Cies Island.
Me walking on that beautiful Cies beach
No inhabitants. Camping by permit only.
Queen of the mountain
Ferries run daily from the port of Vigo.
A room with a view
Two lighthouses make for great, short hikes.
From the top!
Cies is just one of the many reasons to visit Galicia.
A neighboring island
A handful of little beach bars are open seasonally.
By the Lighthouse
There are whispers in the community that the boats have been over selling tickets bringing more tourists to the island than it can handle.
Cies Island
Locals are pushing for UNESCO listing and protection.
I spy with my little eye
Stay on the mainland in the small city of Vigo at Hotel Puerta Gamboa, right near the port and the sea.
One of the beaches on Cies
Visit.
King of the hill!
But protect and respect.
The end point of our hike on Cies Island
You won’t regret it!
Cies Island
Promise.
