Arousa Island Day Trip from Vigo
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Experience Highlights
Visit and get to know the island of Arousa with this 4.5-hour excursion from Vigo. On this island there's a great tradition of goose barnacles, which you'll learn about thanks to specialised guides who will accompany you throughout the tour and on a boat trip around the island.
You will get one of the best views of the island of Arousa from the sea. In addition, some snacks are also included throughout the experience. The return trip from Vigo is also included and will be done in a private vehicle. The groups are small as there are usually about 7 people on the excursion.
- Take this excursion to the island of Arousa from Vigo with a small group of about 7 people.
- Learn about the tradition and the materials that have been used by the barnacle makers for generations from a specialised guide.
Enjoy a boat trip around the island and don't worry with the return trip in a private vehicle included in the activity.
What’s included
- Excursion to the island of Arousa from Vigo
- Tourist guide
- Round trip by private vehicle
- Boat trip
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Step by Step
Thanks to this 4.5-hour guided tour, you'll get to know the island of Arousa. The departure is from Vigo and since both places are separated by about 70 km, both the outward and return journey in a private vehicle is included.
This activity also includes a boat trip around the island to get the best panoramic views of the island. Because the tour groups are small, around 7 people, the experience is a little more personalised.
Specifically, the island of Arousa is located in the middle of the Pontevedra estuary and has an area of about 7 square kilometres. As it has a large extension of beach, and a very varied vegetation, it is perfect for those tourists looking for a new landscape.
Throughout this walk you will be accompanied by tour guides specialised in the history and traditions of Arousa. This way, you will learn all about goose barnacles and how shellfish is collected in this iconic place.
While you enjoy the boat ride you will also be provided with some snacks already included in the experience. An activity where you will get to know Illa de Arousa both by walking through its streets and buildings, as well as through the view from the sea.
