Want to discover one of the most beautiful parts of the Ría de Vigo? Take a comfortable ferry ride to the island of San Simón and explore this historical site, which has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Activity Details
At the scheduled time, we'll meet at Cánovas del Castillo street, at the port of Vigo. We'll welcome you aboard the ferry and set sail for the island of San Simón.
During the one-hour crossing, we'll enjoy the beautiful views of the Ría de Vigo and we'll pass under the Rande bridge. Once we reach our destination, you'll tour the island accompanied by an expert guide.
The Casa del Guardia, the old Lazaretto and the San Pedro chapel are some of the places you'll be able to visit. And not only this, but from the island, you'll enjoy a privileged view of the Cesantes Beach.
If you visit the island's interpretation centre, you'll discover the long history of San Simón. Did you know that it was abandoned for 30 years? Jail, hospital, monks' home... There have been many uses for this land over the years.
Finally, we'll make our way back to the quay to board the ferry to Vigo.
Boat Schedules
You can find the departure times from Vigo on the booking calendar on this page.
Additionally, here are the departure times from the island of San Simón:
- Departure from San Simón at 1:30 pm, departure from Vigo takes place at 10:15 am.
- Departure from San Simón at 7 pm, departure from Vigo takes place at 4:15 pm.
Mandatory Guide
The tour of San Simón Island is guided in Spanish, English, or Galician. Due to restrictions, it's not possible to visit the island freely without being accompanied by a guide.
