San Simon Island - Cangas
Ferry to Spain
San Simon Island - Cangas
Ferry to Spain
There are currently no ferries sailing between San Simon Island and Cangas. Use our Deal Finder to find alternative routes, compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Cangas today.
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Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year round. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with and check out our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
For more information on budget-friendly ferry travel, also check out our discounts guide.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when travelling from San Simon Island to Cangas, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel. As well as our travel advice guides on International Travel and European Travel.
To book your ferry tickets, simply enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as the number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Tip: Also check out our guide on Booking and Boarding a Ferry and Frequently Asked Questions page.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance, etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be various reasons why there are no departures from San Simon Island to Cangas for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable. We recommend checking for alternative dates and routes.
The best time to book ferries from San Simon Island to Cangas is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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The history of San Simon Island is wide and diverse; over the previous centuries it has been used as a place for prisoners, injured victims of the civil war, a haven for shipwrecked passengers and an orphanage for the children of sailors. In recent times it has held no particular purpose other than to welcome visitors onto the island to witness the remnants of its abstract past. Guided tours run throughout much of the year, which have proved to be a popular choice for anyone with a penchant for history. The glorious greenery and incredible views of the mountainside of the Spanish mainland also make the journey there particularly worthwhile. Other than the tours, there is very little to do on the island other than explore the verdant foliage and refreshingly natural environment. Most only stay for a few hours, which is more than enough time to cover every inch of the land.
On the zig-zagging south coast of a peninsula in the Pontevedra region of Spain sits the small town of Cangas. This port-side settlement is blessed with a curving, palm-lined seafront and a quaint network of downtown streets that slowly rise towards the steep countryside further inland. The port of Cangas found to the west of town juts out into the wide Vigo Ria estuary of the Atlantic Ocean, across which can be seen the major city of Vigo close to the border of Portugal. The port's ferry terminal sits on a small pier to one side of a busy marina that overlooks the cobalt blue waters of the sea-wall sheltered bay. The terminal building itself consists of a tourist information centre and a coach depot from which passengers can embark on a winding trip across the verdant mountain terrain of Pontevedra. There is also a small shop kiosk at the entrance to the port selling light snacks and refreshments. As there is no nearby train station, travelling to and from Cangas is largely facilitated by coaches that offer routes to the surrounding cities of Vigo and Pontevedra. A taxi-rank can be located just outside the port too, while motorists can follow the PO-551 road that snakes along the coast of the peninsula to reach locations deeper into the Spanish mainland. Two services currently operate from the port multiple times throughout the day. One route operated by both Naviera Nabia and Mar de Ons ferries whisk passengers on the short westwards journey out the mouth of the Vigo Ria estuary and to the small Cies Islands, while another Mar de Ons service travels in the opposite direction to the rugged San Simon Island under an hour away.
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