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Illa de Arousa

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Illa de Arousa

Illa de Arousa is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vilanova de Arousa, 44km from Fervenza do Ézaro.

Illa de Arousa is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 5,020, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Illa de Arousa sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Illa de Arousa to your route.

About Illa de Arousa

Céltiga Fútbol Club is a Spanish football team based in A Illa de Arousa in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded in 1926, it plays in Tercera Federación – Group 1. Its stadium is Estadio Salvador Otero with a capacity of 2,000 seats.

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Where is Illa de Arousa located?

Illa de Arousa is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5638 latitude, -8.8726 longitude.

What is the population of Illa de Arousa?

Illa de Arousa has a population of approximately 5,020 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,020
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.5638, -8.8726

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Illa de Arousa

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Combarro

A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.

20 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Cies Islands

An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.

37 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Praia de Rodas

A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

The soaring Baroque-fronted goal of the Camino de Santiago, housing the apostle's tomb and the giant swinging Botafumeiro censer.

44 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Fervenza do Ézaro

The Xallas river ends its run by plunging some 40 metres down granite slabs almost directly into the Atlantic: reputedly the only river-mouth waterfall of its kind in continental Europe. Minutes' walk from the car park below Monte Pindo.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cabo Fisterra

The 'end of the world' lighthouse on a wild Atlantic cape where Camino pilgrims traditionally finish their journey watching the sun sink into the ocean.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Illa de Arousa

  • 48 kmCabo FisterraThe 'end of the world' lighthouse on a wild Atlantic cape where Camino pilgrims traditionally finish their journey watching the sun sink into the ocean.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Illa de Arousa.

Vilanova de Arousa

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 10,719

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A Pobra do Caramiñal

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7 km awayPop. 9,440

Cambados

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8 km awayPop. 13,708

Sobradelo

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8 km awayPop. 1,856

O Grove

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 10,700

Boiro

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 18,883

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