Ferry from Portonovo to Cies Islands

Ferries run between Portonovo and Cies Islands run once a day. 2 ferry operators sail between Portonovo to Cies Islands, these include Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia. Portonovo Cies Islands Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Portonovo to Cies Islands Ferry Times

Ferries from Portonovo to Cies Islands typically depart from Portonovo at around 11:30. The average sailing time of a Cies Islands Portonovo ferry is approximately 1h 0m.

Portonovo Cies Islands Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Portonovo Cies Islands ferries typically range between €72* and €125*. The average price is around €96*. The cheapest ferry prices from Portonovo to Cies Islands start from €72*. The average price for a foot passenger is €96*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

What is the distance between Portonovo and Cies Islands?

The distance between Portonovo to Cies Islands is approximately 14.4 miles (23.1km), or 12.5 nautical miles.

Is there a Portonovo Cies Islands car ferry?

No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Portonovo and Cies Islands

Are foot passengers allowed on the Portonovo Cies Islands ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Portonovo to Cies Islands with Mar de Ons, Naviera Nabia.

Portonovo Guide

Portonovo Ferry Port

Portonovo is a very small port town on the southwest coast of Spain, belonging to the municipality of Sanxenxo. The only ferry route departing the port is to Ons Island, with many daily sailings making the crossing each day, typically lasting around 45 minutes.

What is there to do in Portonovo?

Sunbathe in the daytime and socialise in the thriving nightlife come the evening, Portonovo has something that suits every kind of visitor. Young people typically come to top up their tans before dancing till the early hours, whilst solo travellers and families can peruse the copious statues and landmarks that consume the town centre. Tourists of all backgrounds mix together in the charming streets, yet everyone seems to share one common interest – a love for Portonovo’s beaches. Playa de Silgar is perhaps the most prominent beach, with ice cream parlours, restaurants and cafes scattered along the coastline. For the finest white sands and enigmatic sea-life head to Playa de Canelinas for a relaxing afternoon admiring the wonderful views of Ons Island. The beaches may hold the key to Portonovo’s appeal, yet white sands and sun cream may not satisfy everyone’s holiday needs - luckily there is plenty more to do. Various walking trails decorate the landscape, though it is worthwhile going fairly early in the morning to avoid climbing the challenging trails in peak heat.

How do you get around Portonovo?

It is not only possible, but highly recommended by locals, to leisurely stroll across the entirety of Portonovo’s bustling and beautiful promenade.

Cies Islands Guide

Cies Islands Ferry Port

The Cies Islands archipelago is formed of three islands found near the mouth of the Ria de Vigo estuary that cuts along the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula in northern Spain. These mountainous islands are largely uninhabited and have been protected as a nature reserve since the 1980’s. As such, the sweeping verdant hills and rocky cliff-side coasts remain largely untouched by human activity. The beaches that line the glistening blue shores are particularly popular during the warm summer months. The long, curving beach of Rodas that connects the islands of Monteagudo and Faro was voted the best beach in the world by The Guardian newspaper in 2007. The port of the Cies Islands is nothing but a single concrete pier built upon the rocks that line the eastern coast of the isle of San Martino. There are no roads on the island meaning that travelling to and from the port can only be achieved by traversing the footpaths that lead towards the inland wilds of shrubs and trees that rise and fall over the hilly terrain. Two passenger services currently operate from the port, heading along three different routes. Both Naviera Nabia and Mar de Ons ferries offer daily trips east along the nearby Ria de Vigo to the cities of Vigo and Cangas that sit opposite each other across the water. Both services also sail the short distance south to the picturesque town of Baiona.