Island of San Simón
San Simón Island, located in the Vigo estuary, is a place of great historical and natural importance that will captivate you. This island, also known as Monks' Island, has witnessed many events over the centuries, from its use as a place of spiritual retreat to its role as a quarantine centre for various pandemics. Today, its tranquil landscape and historical remains make it a magical and fascinating destination, perfect for connecting with nature and the legends of the Vigo estuary.
With an area of approximately 17 hectares, San Simón Island is rich in biodiversity and offers a variety of natural habitats, including pine forests, sand dunes and rocky areas. Its crystal clear waters and calm beaches also make it an ideal haven for marine life.
In addition to its natural beauty, San Simón Island is home to important historical monuments, such as the Convent of San Simón, built in the 17th century. As well as various buildings from the time when the island served as a quarantine site. These historical vestiges offer a fascinating window into the past and provide you with the opportunity to explore its rich cultural heritage.
Discover the Island
Discover the island
After sailing through the most historically relevant places in our Bay, you will have the opportunity to go on a guided tour around San Simón Island, a place beaming with tales and legends, which still irradiates magic because of the changes that it went through.
The icing on the cake for this journey through the history of the Bay of Vigo is a walking tour through the legendary San Simón Island. Discover all the secrets that this enigmatic island hides and the different uses San Simón has had throughout the years.
After the conditioning of its gardens and the restoration of its buildings, the island, known as the Island of Thought, continues to be a place of great beauty that offers a unique panoramic view of the Ría de Vigo, with the Cíes Islands in the background.
Declared as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), Area of Special Protection of Natural Values (ZEPVN) and integrated into the Natura 2000 Network, it is a storybook island, surrounded by stories and legends.
Although it was inhabited since Prehistory...
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