Kayak tour to Areoso Islet in the Ría de Arousa

An uninhabited islet, clear waters and the freedom to paddle to it on your own.

This kayak route to Areoso islet is a small adventure in the middle of the Arousa estuary. All you need to do is apply in advance for a permit from the Xunta de Galicia to experience a perfect plan. You will explore one of the most special corners of the Rías Baixas, at your own pace and in direct contact with nature. You will need to paddle for about 25 minutes to reach your destination.

Before you, a protected environment that invites you to explore, rest and disconnect completely. In total you will have 5 hours to enjoy the Ría de Arousa to the maximum.

What we will do

The appointment will be at the meeting point, next to the beach of Espiñeiro de la Illa de Arousa, 15 minutes before the booked departure. There we will be met by the person in charge of the activity, who will hand over the material and give us the necessary instructions to follow the route to Areoso islet.

Previously, we will have requested authorisation from the Xunta de Galicia for the non-motorised mooring on the island (which is not included in the activity booking). Since, given the environmental protection measures, access is controlled.

If it is our first time, the guide will explain how to handle the kayak and the main safety rules. He will also tell us how to contact him if we need help, as he can pick us up at any time in an auxiliary boat .

And we will be ready to row in autonomy: heading for the heart of the Ría de Arousa. In about 25 minutes we will cover the 1.5 km that separate us from our destination. The Guidoiro Areoso islet is a real surprise hidden in the heart of the Rías Baixas, with its fine sandy beaches and clear waters.

Once there, we will spend up to 4 hours exploring the small islet, observing its flora and fauna or relaxing sunbathing on the beach. Afterwards, we will return following the same route to the Illa de Arousa, which will take about 25 minutes.

The outward and return crossings will take about 25 minutes each (in total we will paddle 3 km). The total duration of the activity will be 5 hours.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for all ages from 3 years old.

Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children between 3 and 8 years old will be in a kayak between two adults.

The activity is not suitable for people with motor disabilities.

Other information

The excursion is available from around Easter until September or October (weather permitting) .

IMPORTANT: to gain access to the islet, you will need to apply for authorisation from the Xunta de Galicia ( which is not included in the booking for this activity) . The application is free of charge and is made by specifying the date of your visit and selecting the ‘non-motorised mooring’ option via the following link: https: //areoso. xunta. gal/areoso/inicio. During peak season, it is usually necessary to apply for authorisation well in advance, and the Xunta may impose further restrictions.

The activity is self-guided: the guide will not accompany you, but will provide you with all the necessary instructions for following the route before you set off. However, you will be able to contact the guide at any time to resolve any issues, and a support boat will be on hand.

The kayaks provided can be used individually, in pairs, or with a child aged between 3 and 8 as a third passenger. If you wish, you can also take part in the same activity on a stand-up paddleboard.

There is an area on the organiser’s estate where you can get changed, but there are no changing rooms or showers as such, and you cannot leave personal belongings there. Each participant will be given a waterproof bag.

Pets are not permitted on the islet .

Recommended clothing

• Swimwear
• Comfortable clothing

Don't forget to bring

• Sunscreen
• Water and something to eat
• towel
• Cap or hat and sunglasses