3 hours
English, Spanish, Portuguese
We are committed to the environment and work towards sustainable tourism.
That is why we are taking measures in this direction. More information
In our company, the conservation of the natural environment is a work philosophy rather than a mere ideology. It is essential that the ideologies are embodied in our daily work, otherwise they would serve no purpose.
The natural terrestrial and marine environment is also our livelihood, to respect it, take care of it and spread it is the way to preserve it. We promote not only the natural richness of our environment, but also the cultural richness of our people, the gastronomy, its history and history.
history and architecture. We are fortunate to live in a place rich in natural biodiversity but also immensely rich in its own culture.
From our company we collaborate in the monitoring of ringed birds by informing the Environment of their sighting, or when we see a dead specimen, all with the aim of carrying out the corresponding monitoring studies of the different species.
We also collaborate with the monitoring of cetaceans communicating any anomaly that we can detect or communicating their location outside their usual habitat.
All natural areas require compliance with basic rules of care and protection, whether they are catalogued as special protection or not. These are basic rules of civility that will allow us all to enjoy them and combine their conservation and protection.
conservation with the enjoyment of all. It is our own experience that allows us to give the true value to the environment, we need to live it to be able to value it and transmit it to the others.
to others.
In our activities we always respect the rules of conservation, which on the other hand we consider essential. Rules such as the correct recycling of waste or the sighting of birds and cetaceans respecting the necessary distance so as not to invade their space and scare them generating stress.
The cleaning of our boats is done with biodegradable products, so as not to spill harmful products into the sea.
Our suppliers are, whenever possible, from our area of economic influence and in our activities we promote the consumption of local products as well as all kind of services such as accommodation, restaurants… promoting
a circular economy.
Open map Illa de Arousa (A) (Pontevedra), España
The island of a thousand and one night tales
The activity starts in the port of Illa de Arousa. We will depart from one of its ports to the island of Cortegada.
We will enjoy a sea crossing of about 20 minutes during which we will take the opportunity to show you the richness of our marine environment.
Cortegada is part of an archipelago of islands to which it gives its name. It is formed by the islands of Cortega, Malveiras Islands, Briñ as islands and O Con.
Before docking our boat at the access pier to the island of Cortegada, we will stop at the various islands that make up this small but beautiful archipelago.
Already in Cortegada we can enjoy 2 hiking trails. With an approximate duration of 2 hours.
One of them perimeter that borders the entire coastline of the island of about 3.2 km and the one that goes into the interior of the island immersed in its laurel forest.
During our visit we will tell you stories about its rich flora and fauna and about its history and inhabitants.
Once the visit to the island is over, we will be able to enjoy our return trip.
Prices
- Route to Cortegada: from 33€/person.
The price includes
- Guided boat trip and guided tour of the island.
Not included: transfer to the port of departure
Approximate duration
3 hours
Available languages guide
English, Spanish, Portuguese
More information
The environment where the activity will take place is the island of Cortegada belonging to the National Park of Illas Atlá nticas.
This island is located in the innermost part of the Rí a de Arousa at the mouth of the Rí o Ulla.
Since the departure will be from Illa de Arousa, another island of the Ría de Arousa which is accessed via a bridge of 2 km, we can also know part of their environment.
Booking conditions
- Payment must be made in full at the time of booking.