illasatlanticas.gal · Official
Scuba and weighted freedive permits; surface snorkelling without weights does not need the same permit.
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Islas Cíes
Islas Cíes: inmersiones en islas protegidas con agua clara
Buceo con botellaSnorkelEntrada desde barcoIntermedio
Reef
Operador local requerido
Boat access and park authorization make operator support the practical default.
Inmersiones en barco dentro del parque, con opciones en aguas interiores resguardadas y caras exteriores más expuestas; planifica según permisos, clima y estado del mar.
Acerca de Islas Cíes
Islas Cíes es un sitio de buceo protegido en el Atlántico, en la ría de Vigo, con paredes rocosas de arrecife, costa bordeada por acantilados y una rica vida marina templada. El acceso suele ser en barco y sujeto a permisos, así que la planificación depende de las normas del parque, las ventanas de buen clima y de si te mantienes en aguas resguardadas o trabajas las caras exteriores más expuestas.
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Estimación de investigación en Islas Cíes
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
VisibilidadVisibilidad: 12m
AccesoModerate entry effort
Vida acuáticaExceptional variety
InstalacionesGood facilities
CorrienteModerate current
OleajeModerate surge
Dónde está Islas Cíes?
Este puntoPuntos cercanos
Coordenadas aportadas por la comunidad.
Detalles de planificación de Islas Cíes
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
9m - 36m
Nota de profundidad
The Cíes area spans several named dive points, so exact depth varies by route; plan the chosen point rather than the archipelago as a single depth band.
Mejor temporada
late spring through early autumn
Condiciones habituales
Cool Atlantic water, clear on good days, with sheltered inner-water sections and more exposed outer faces. Weather and sea state can change the plan quickly.
Seguridad y acceso en Islas Cíes
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Tráfico de embarcacionesAgua fríaAcceso restringidoOleajeOlas
Safety Notes
Use an authorised operator, keep the weather window flexible, and treat exposed rock faces as surge-sensitive. Do not collect, disturb, or remove marine life.
Access Restrictions
Scuba diving in the national park requires authorization. Weighted freediving also requires permission, while surface snorkelling without weights is treated differently. Fishing, collecting, and seabed disturbance are prohibited.
Legal Notes
Cíes is a regulated national-park environment with protected habitats and visitor controls. Plan around park permissions, authorised transport, and condition checks.
Local Intel For Islas Cíes
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Operator-led boat dives are the normal format, with scheduling based on conditions and park permissions. The site suits guided planning more than independent casual access.
Freedive
Weighted freediving is regulated like scuba inside the park; unweighted surface snorkelling is the lighter-access option.
Snorkel
Snorkelling works best in sheltered shallows and surface-only areas when the sea is calm. The outer faces are more exposed and less forgiving.
Islas Cíes Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Islas Cíes
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Wildlife at Islas Cíes
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Islas Cíes
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
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Promedios de registros en Islas Cíes
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Condiciones
Visibilidad media12m
Actividad
Aún no hay actividad de buceo registrada.
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Islas Cíes Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Islas Cíes Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
whc.unesco.org · Official
Protected ría waters, cliffs, rocky sea floors, waves, currents, and upwelling.
www.islas-cies.org · Community
Clear-water snorkel guide with visibility and seahorse references.
www.portosub.es · Operator
Boat departures from Portonovo, gear and shower support, weekly weather scheduling.
www.turismodevigo.org · Tourism
Rich rocky-habitat marine life and a cold-water reminder for the Cíes.
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