How to visit Areoso Island, get the Xunta permit and make the most of A Illa de Arousa.
White sand, dunes, a dolmen and crystal-clear water in the middle of the Ría de Arousa. Here is what Areoso beach is like, where it is and how to get there — always by sea.
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If you sail to Areoso in your own boat, anchoring is regulated: prior authorization, 20 anchorings per slot in high season, a buoyed area and landing by tender. Here is how it works.
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To set foot on Areoso Islet you need a Xunta authorization. It is free, but must be requested in advance. Here is how, when it is required, and how LEBBO saves you the hassle.
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Summer, spring or Easter: when Areoso is most worth it, how wind and tides affect trips, and why you should book in advance.
Read guideWhy there are days when Areoso cannot be visited, where boats anchor and dock, what is special about the isthmus and who to call: the official safety rules, made simple.
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Beautiful beaches, a natural park, turquoise islets and the best seafood in the ría. Here is what not to miss in A Illa de Arousa.
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Pine groves, quiet coves and a birdlife wetland at the southern tip of A Illa de Arousa. This is Carreirón, and the best way to discover it by kayak.
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Two beautiful islets of the Ría de Arousa, but different. We help you choose between Pedregoso and Areoso based on permit, plan and who you travel with.
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