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Throughout the still river water there are some infrastructures, that I presume are some kind of appliances that are used to catch local fish or seafood. Leave a Comment
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The Cies Islands are a cluster of uninhibated islands that act as a barrier protecting the Ria from violent winds and turns it into a natural safe harbour. They are made up of three main islands; Monteaguda, Monte Faro, and San Martino, along with small islets such as Agoeira, Vinos, Carabelos, and O Ruzo. They were declared a natural park in the 1980 and part of the Atlantic Isles Nature Reserve in 2002. The islands are a safe natural habitat for all types of flora and fauna.
The first human settlement is the "castro" on the slope of Monte Faro which dates back to the beginning of the Iron Age. The Romans also mentioned the Cies and settled there. In the Middle Ages they were visited by the Normans and in the 11th century the first communities of Benedicine hermits appeared. In the 16th century pirates landed on the islands. The continuous invasions left the isalnds abandoned from 1700 to the 19th century when the first lighthouse was built. All that remain on the island today is game wardens and a native.
What makes it a great tourist attraction is the fantastic beaches with their white sand which compliments the clear sparkling water that washes against the shore The Cies offer more then just beaches; you can walk along its paths that take you up to the lighthouse or do a little bird watching.
It is always better to call before planning your trip because the daily number of visitors is strictly limited. Tickets can be purchased at the desk of Mar de Ons Company at Vigo Firth Ferry Station. The journey takes about 45 minutes and follow's the western part of Vigo's firth. Phone: Ship Phone No: 986 225272Other Contact: Camping Site Phone No: 986 68763
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This is about an 11/2- 2 hours from vigo but is well worth the effort once you are there its a beautiful little city and a pilgrimage site. It also has a lots of little shops round about selling things unique to the area (okay mainly for the tourists benefit). Leave a Comment
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