A Area Pequena, Beach in Illas Cíes, Spain.
The beach features a curved stretch of white sand meeting the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by natural rock formations and Mediterranean vegetation.
The Cíes Islands, where A Area Pequena lies, have served as a natural harbor since Roman times when ships sought protection from ocean storms.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices in the waters near A Area Pequena, continuing methods passed through generations of Galician families.
Visitors can reach the beach by taking a ferry from Vigo port, which operates daily during summer months from June to September.
The beach sits within the Atlantic Islands National Park, where regulations limit daily visitors to preserve the natural ecosystem and water quality.
Location: Illas Cíes
Location: Vigo
Address: Pontevedra, Spain
GPS coordinates: 42.21303,-8.90877
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
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