Standing on the breakwater that links two of the three islands which make up the Cíes archipelago in Galicia, I watched the navy-blue waves of the Atlantic crashing against granite cliffs, sending ...

Sparkling turquoise water, year-round sunshine and dazzling white sand beaches. These are just some of the drawcards of the Cíes Islands, a little-known Spanish archipelago that travellers often ...

New direct flights to Vigo, on the coast of Galicia, bring the Caribbean-like beaches of the Cíes islands within easy reach. And there’s lots to enjoy in the newly confident city itself, too On the ...

They’re home to one of Spain’s finest beaches, but have no cars, no hotels and visitor numbers are strictly limited As with all the best adventures, we never actually intended to go to the Islas Cíes.

This island is home to one of Spain’s best beaches, but it’s also one of the hardest to visit. In addition to only being accessible by boat, there is a cap on how many visitors can visit this paradise ...

OFF the coast of Spain are a group of islands that many say feels like the Caribbean, but for a fraction of the coast. The archipelago called the Cíes Islands are made up of three islands; Monte Agudo ...

03:10, Wed, Jan 28, 2026 Updated: 08:30, Wed, Jan 28, 2026 Most Brits are familiar with the Balearic and Canary Islands. Each year, millions flock to soak up the sun in spots like Tenerife, Lanzarote, ...

Annie has been writing about Spain for more than 30 years. She is based between Madrid and South Wales and has also lived in Barcelona and Seville. She has written guidebooks to Madrid and Barcelona ...