Excursión a la isla de San Simón

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 Cesantes pier in Redondela at the indicated time, 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. Upon disembarking, we'll enter into the past of this uninhabited islet.

On our 1.5-hour route, we'll see the Monument to the Troubadours and learn about the monks who lived on the island, who eventually left due to pirate attacks, including that of Sir Francis Drake.

Next, we'll cross the bridge to the island of San Antón, which served as a lazaretto for quarantining the sick from ships. We will visit its cemetery and learn about its use as a concentration camp during the Spanish Civil War.

Afterward, we'll return to San Simón, where we'll hear the legend of the lavandeira and its connection to Jules Verne's novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. We'll continue exploring the island's history, including why Francisco Franco chose this location.

Finally, we'll visit the Buxos forest, with about 1 hour of free time for photos and visiting the information center. We'll then return to the San Simón pier for a short 5-minute crossing back to Cesantes pier, concluding our 2.5-hour experience in Redondela.