Description
Some sailing weeks are built for momentum; others are crafted for stillness. This itinerary leans toward the latter, prioritizing national-park islands and peaceful anchorages where clear water laps at pale sand and the boat becomes your private beach club. Starting from Baiona, you’ll weave a graceful path through the Atlantic Islands National Park – Cíes, Ons, and the seldom-visited Sálvora – then settle into Illa de Arousa and Aldán Bay before returning to Baiona’s storied harbor.
About Our Service in the Atlantic Islands National Park
Saturday check-in at 17:00 is efficient and friendly, with route suggestions and permit guidance available for protected areas like Sálvora. Our team is reachable 24/7 for assistance during the week. The plan favors shorter sails, expanded afternoons, and the kind of golden-hour light that turns the cockpit into your favorite room in Galicia.
Day 1 – Saturday | Baiona Arrival
Board at Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona and enjoy a relaxed evening between the marina and the old town. Sleep comes easily with the boat gently holding to her lines.
Day 2 – Sunday | Baiona → Cíes Islands (10 nm | ~2 hrs)
Anchor in the Cíes and let the day stretch out: swim, snorkel, and walk the path to Monte Faro lighthouse for a wide-angle view of your anchorage. A quiet dinner on deck completes a quintessential Galician day.
Day 3 – Monday | Cíes → Ons Island (15 nm | ~3 hrs)
Sail into the Ría de Pontevedra for Ons. Its trails, birdlife, and rustic eateries set a gentle cadence. Taste simple island fare and turn in to the soft susurration of water against the hull.
Day 4 – Tuesday | Ons → Sálvora Island (20 nm | ~4 hrs)
A special day. Sálvora is wild, quiet, and protected. With permits arranged, go ashore for lighthouse views and empty beaches that feel worlds away. Spend the night at anchor in a pocket of deep calm.
Day 5 – Wednesday | Sálvora → Illa de Arousa (10 nm | ~2 hrs)
Slide into the Ría de Arousa and choose a sand-edged anchorage near Illa de Arousa. The water invites swims between long, unhurried lunches. Explore by dinghy or simply nap to the rhythm of cicadas.
Day 6 – Thursday | Illa de Arousa → Aldán Bay (25 nm | ~5 hrs)
Track south to Aldán’s tree-lined coves. It’s a perfect last night at anchor: glassy water, an easy evening barbecue, and constellations reflected in the bay.
Day 7 – Friday | Aldán → Baiona (15 nm | ~3 hrs)
Return to Baiona by 17:00 for refueling and check-out, then enjoy a final, lingering night onboard before Saturday morning disembarkation.
About Our Yacht – Catamaran Lagoon Lagoon 42
The yacht is tuned for anchor-forward itineraries: dependable ground tackle, user-friendly sail handling, and a cockpit that functions as a living room with a better view. Inside, cabins are comfortable and ventilated; the galley is set up for fresh cooking with local produce; and the saloon is a snug refuge if fog brushes in. Swim access is simple and safe, and the boat’s efficient engine makes moving between park anchorages straightforward even in light airs. She’s the right partner for a week where the to-do list reads: swim, rest, repeat.
If your idea of a perfect charter is the hush of protected islands and long afternoons with feet in the water, this route belongs to you. Book your dates and claim a front-row seat to Galicia’s most pristine shoreline.
