Galicia has several rías and coasts where sea kayaking finds its place: from the laurel forest of Cortegada to the navigation reserve of the Cíes Islands. On the island of Cortegada, in the ría de Arousa, Picuco organises the Kayak hire on the Island of Cortegada, Rianxo. The rest of the areas you will see here can be arranged upon request.
Cortegada Island: the laurel forest and the lazaretto of the ría de Arousa
Cortegada is a rock emerging from the sea, covered by the largest laurel forest in all of Europe. When walking through it, you can see the remains of the houses and the church and hospital of the old lazaretto. You can reach it by boat, and also on foot when the tide goes down via the Camino del Carro, about 200 metres between Carril (Vilagarcía de Arousa) and the island. The kayak departure is made from Bamio beach, heading towards the Cortegada pier.
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Cíes Islands: authorisation and booking 90 days in advance to paddle in the National Park
The Cíes form an archipelago in Vigo, province of Pontevedra, within the Parque Nacional de las Islas Atlánticas. To navigate, you need authorisation during Holy Week and in high season (from 15 May to 15 September), and it must be requested at least 90 days in advance. Rodas beach was awarded "The Best Beach in the World" by the British newspaper The Guardian.
Ría de Vigo: the deepest and southernmost ría of the Rías Bajas
The ría de Vigo is the deepest and southernmost of the Rías Bajas of Galicia, in the south of the province of Pontevedra. Its western access is protected by the Cíes Islands, which are part of the Parque Nacional de las Islas Atlánticas. In the O Morrazo peninsula, you will find fishing villages such as Cangas or Moaña, with a very rich cultural and ethnographic heritage.
Camariñas: 7 km of ría on the Costa da Morte
In Camariñas, on the Costa da Morte, the ría is perfect for a tranquil crossing: from the Ponte do Porto bridge to the Club Náutico de Camariñas there are about 7 km through the ría. Paddle in a group, wearing a life jacket and only if you know how to swim.
Ría de Ribadeo: a Ramsar estuary between Galicia and Asturias
The ría de Ribadeo is a coastal valley between Asturias and Galicia, in Ribadeo, comarca of A Mariña Oriental (Lugo). This estuary has historically been a key environment for the economic and social activity of the area, and today it is a natural boundary between the two communities. It is declared a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention and a Natural Space under General Protection Regime.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Cortegada Island?
You can reach it by boat or on foot when the tide is low, via the Camino del Carro, which covers about 200 metres between Carril (Vilagarcía de Arousa) and Cortegada. By kayak, the departure is made from Bamio beach heading towards the Cortegada pier.