Cíes Islands
An archipelago off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia, at the mouth of the Ría de Vigo. It was declared a Nature Reserve in 1980 and is part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, created in 2002. White sand beaches and seabird colonies mark the islands.
- Where
- Vigo, Galicia, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 42.2333, -8.9000
Get the Cíes Islands stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Cíes Islands. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Galicia volume with your photos and a note.
Near Cíes Islands
Peneda-Geres National Park 69 km
Portugal's only national park, created in May 1971 in the far north along the Spanish border. It covers 695.9 square kilometres of granite mountains, woods, rivers and villages, and is the oldest protected area in the country.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 78 km
The cathedral at the end of the Camino de Santiago, built from the 11th century over what is believed to be the tomb of Saint James. Pilgrims arrive in its great square and the huge incense burner is swung at special Masses.
Old Town of Santiago de Compostela 78 km
The historic heart of Santiago de Compostela, a maze of stone streets and arcades around the cathedral. Pilgrims arrive in Obradoiro Square, and the city also has a university and many convents.
Cape Finisterre 78 km
A rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of Galicia, long seen as the end of the world. Many pilgrims walk here from Santiago de Compostela, and sunsets from the lighthouse are famous.
Braga Cathedral 85 km
The cathedral of Braga, begun in the 11th century and the seat of the oldest diocese in Portugal. It combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements and has a treasury, chapels and royal tombs.
Bom Jesus do Monte 87 km
A Catholic sanctuary on a wooded hill above Braga, reached by a monumental Baroque stairway of 577 steps. The pilgrimage complex and its terraced staircase are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro 89 km
A Marian shrine on a hillside above Braga in northern Portugal. Pilgrims climb to the basilica and its broad stairways, and the site looks out over the city and the surrounding valley.
Citania de Briteiros 92 km
An archaeological site of the Castro culture near Guimaraes, important for its size and its town like layout. Rows of stone house foundations and streets cover the hillside, showing how people lived there before the Romans.
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Questions
Where is Cíes Islands?
Cíes Islands is in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Peneda-Geres National Park (69 km), Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (78 km), Old Town of Santiago de Compostela (78 km).
How do I get the Cíes Islands stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Cíes Islands and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Galicia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Cíes Islands before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Galicia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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