Portonovo – Ons Island
Ferry to Spain
Portonovo – Ons Island
Ferry to Spain
The Portonovo Ons Island ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia. Portonovo Ons Island ferries take around 40 minutes. The ferry costs between £19 and £53, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Portonovo to Ons Island.
The first Portonovo Ons Island ferry typically departs from Portonovo at around 10:00. The last ferry usually departs at 18:00.
The Portonovo Ons Island ferry trip can take around 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 64 weekly sailings from Portonovo to Ons Island provided by Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia. Timetables can change from season to season.
Mar de Ons provide 37 sailings weekly. Naviera Nabia provide 27 sailings weekly.
Portonovo Ons Island ferry prices typically range between £19* and £53*. The average price is typically £36*. The cheapest Portonovo Ons Island ferry prices start from £19*. The average price for a foot passenger is £36*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Portonovo to Ons Island is approximately 7.6 miles (12.2km) or 7 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Portonovo and Ons Island.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia ferries between Portonovo and Ons Island.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Portonovo to Ons Island.
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| Portonovo - Ons Island Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Spain | |
| Destination | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Mar de Ons & Naviera Nabia | |
| Average Price | £36 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 64 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Distance | 7 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Sunbathe in the daytime and socialise in the thriving nightlife come the evening, Portonovo has something that suits every kind of visitor. Young people typically come to top up their tans before dancing till the early hours, whilst solo travellers and families can peruse the copious statues and landmarks that consume the town centre. Tourists of all backgrounds mix together in the charming streets, yet everyone seems to share one common interest – a love for Portonovo’s beaches. Playa de Silgar is perhaps the most prominent beach, with ice cream parlours, restaurants and cafes scattered along the coastline. For the finest white sands and enigmatic sea-life head to Playa de Canelinas for a relaxing afternoon admiring the wonderful views of Ons Island. The beaches may hold the key to Portonovo’s appeal, yet white sands and sun cream may not satisfy everyone’s holiday needs - luckily there is plenty more to do. Various walking trails decorate the landscape, though it is worthwhile going fairly early in the morning to avoid climbing the challenging trails in peak heat.
It is not only possible, but highly recommended by locals, to leisurely stroll across the entirety of Portonovo’s bustling and beautiful promenade.
It’s easy to be mistaken in thinking that Ons Island was created simply as an escape from all the stress of the modern world. Whilst most tourist destinations are littered with bars, clubs and bustling streets, many visitors to Ons Island will have the long stretch of glorious coastline all to themselves. The beaches are relatively small and don’t lend themselves to hours of sunbathing, but there lies the beauty – the landscape and environment is unlike any other around the world. There are few shops or restaurants on the island, so all the entertainment is to be found in the great outdoors. Embark on the copious walking trails, or just relax and admire the breathtaking terrain that engulfs Ons Island. Most visitors only stay for a day due to the lack of amenities, but for a tranquil haven away from the hassles of reality, Ons Island is perfect.
Ons Island is entirely accessible by foot, so most who visit choose walking as their mode of transport.
