Islas Cíes
Also known as: Cíes Islands
Best time to dive
June to September
What you might see
- DolphinPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Likely
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes (snorkeling without weights does not require park authorization)
Safety notes
Atlantic swell/exposure, cold water, boat traffic, mandatory prior diving authorization inside the national park
Permits & fees
Diving authorization ('Autorización de Mergullo') required from Illas Atlánticas National Park, processed via Concello de Vigo (trámite id 518); separate anchoring permit (id 517). No fee amount confirmed - VERIFY. Snorkeling without lead weights is exempt (illasatlanticas.gal).
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Vigo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.