San Simón Cove, Protected marine area in Galicia, Spain
San Simón Cove extends over 2,230 hectares within the Ría de Vigo, containing several small islands and supporting numerous marine species.
The inlet witnessed the 1702 Battle of Rande, where Dutch and English ships attempted to capture Spanish vessels during the War of Succession.
The San Simón archipelago holds significance for local communities who maintain traditional fishing practices in these protected waters.
Visitors can reach the cove through local boats departing from Redondela, Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Vilaboa, and Moaña municipalities.
The cove features a partially submerged monument dedicated to Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
Inception: 2004
GPS coordinates: 42.30762,-8.64105
Latest update: March 25, 2025 14:41
Rande Bridge
2.7 km
Viaduto de Madrid, Redondela
3.8 km
Viaduto de Pontevedra, Redondela
3.5 km
Convento de Vilavella
4.1 km
Praia de Cesantes
1.8 km
Fortaleza de Castrizán
4.7 km
MEIRANDE
2.8 km
Capela da Virxe das Neves
4.7 km
Pazo de Torres Agrelo
3.8 km
Ermida de San Simón
1 km
Playa de Trabesada
1.9 km
Castro da Peneda
4.7 km
Poza da Moura
3.6 km
Church of Santiago de Redondela
3.9 km
Iglesia de San Pedro de Domaio
3.6 km
Petroglyphs of Coto do Corno
4.2 km
Pedra das Rodiñas
4.4 km
Fontexelo
3.3 km
Biblioteca Círculo Recreativo Redondela
3.7 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Soutomaior - Luis Seoane
4.7 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Redondela - Valle-Inclán
3.8 km
Cruceiro do cemiterio de Santa Cristina de Cobres
2.9 km
Queixeira
3.1 km
Cova do Asno
1.9 km
Do Mouro
3.1 km
Domaio
4.4 km
Forno de Cal de Cobres
1.9 km
Porto de Cesantes
2.5 kmReviews
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