San Simón Island Excursion from Redondela - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: San Simón Island Excursion
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 30.27 USD
Rating: 9.3 (52 reviews)

I've been seeing San Simón Island for years whenever I drove past on the highway, and I often thought about going to vis...

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Delve into the history of one of the smallest enclaves of the Vigo estuary on this excursion to the island of San Simón from Redondela. Despite its small size, it has much to discover!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by boat
Official English–speaking guide

When to book

You can book up to 5 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 12 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 10 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Cesantes Pier (Redondela, province of Pontevedra)

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 758 Travelers·52 reviews

August 20, 2026
Casimiro
Pontevedra, Spain
I've been seeing San Simón Island for years whenever I drove past on the highway, and I often thought about going to visit it, but today was the day, ...
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July 11, 2026
Jon Mirena Landa Tudanca
Bilbao, Spain
A super interesting visit. An island full of history and culture. Aixa's explanations are fantastic, covering as much detail as possible within the li...
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April 22, 2026
Paulino
Teo, Spain
Our visit to the island coincided with a spectacular day. The views from the island are unbeatable... there's a different atmosphere... with lush vege...
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August 21, 2026
Patricia
Ávila, Spain
A very interesting excursion, with the beautiful San Simón cove as a backdrop. Our guide, María, was fantastic; her knowledge of the island and the wa...
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August 20, 2026
Lourdes
Valladolid, Spain
It was very beautiful and interesting. The only thing they could improve is the boat on which the crossing is made.
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August 19, 2026
Margarita
Ourense, Spain
I really enjoyed the guide because of its content and writing style. It's amazing how much ignorance there is about our recent history.
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August 16, 2026
Ana Pereira Sánchez
Madrid, Spain
A very interesting excursion, well narrated by the guide.
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August 12, 2026
Ana
Spain
I get along very well with Juan. He knows everything.
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July 29, 2026
Arreglosalicia Cobo Pacheco
Madrid, Spain
I loved it, the guide was lovely, very professional and friendly to everyone.
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July 18, 2026
Emilio
A Caniza, Spain
Very interesting. Aisa's guide was excellent, explaining everything clearly. It was engaging but didn't leave out any of the historical stages of the ...
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Delve into the history of one of the smallest enclaves of the Vigo estuary on this excursion to the island of San Simón from Redondela. Despite its small size, it has much to discover!

San Simón Island Excursion

We'll meet at the indicated time at the Cesantes pier in Redondela, where we'll set sail for the island of San Simón.

After a 10-minute cruise along the Vigo estuary, we'll arrive at the island. Once we disembark, we'll pass through the fence at the main entrance and enter into the dark past of this small islet that is currently uninhabited.

First, on our 1.5-hour route around the island, we'll admire the Monument to the Troubadours. This monument is very important for the Rías Baixas, and as we continue to walk we'll discover the history of the monks who lived on the island. These monks gradually abandoned San Simón due to the constant attacks of pirates and corsairs that plagued the estuary. Among them, one of the most feared was Sir Francis Drake.

Next, we'll cross the bridge that connects San Simón with the island of San Antón. This islet had the function of serving as a lazaretto, meaning it was used to quarantine the sick from ships suspected of carrying a contagious disease. Afterward, we'll visit its cemetery and discover how San Antón became a concentration camp during the Spanish Civil War in the post-war years.

After learning about San Antón's dark past, we'll cross the bridge again to return to San Simón. On the island, we'll learn about the legend of the lavandeira and we'll reveal the connection this islet has with Jules Verne's novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

We'll continue the tour of San Simón at the back of the island, where, among other stories, we'll find out why Francisco Franco decided to leave this place.

Finally, we'll visit the Buxos forest and, after the visit, you'll have about 1 hour of free time to take pictures and explore the information center at your own pace. Then, we'll return to the San Simón pier, and after a short 5-minute crossing, we'll arrive at Cesantes pier. At this final point in Redondela, we'll bring the experience to an end after 2.5 hours.

Delve into the history of one of the smallest enclaves of the Vigo estuary on this excursion to the island of San Simón from Redondela. Despite its small size, it has much to discover!

San Simón Island Excursion

We'll meet at the indicated time at the Cesantes pier in Redondela, where we'll set sail for the island of San Simón.

We'll continue the tour of San Simón at the back of the island, where, among other stories, we'll find out why Francisco Franco decided to leave this place.

San Simón Island Excursion