Overtourism in areas together with the Balearics, Barcelona and the Canaries has put a dampener on many individuals’s journey plans.
A go to to the Caribbean to get away from this might not be possible for a lot of who want to escape the colder local weather within the UK.
Happily, an affordable getaway is made straightforward with these Spanish islands dubbed the Caribbean of Europe.
Better of all, these Spanish islands have positioned a restrict on guests guaranteeing vacationers really feel particular whereas savouring within the many delights.
These limitations make sure the area doesn’t undergo from overcrowding all whereas defending the nationwide park’s gorgeous wildlife and atmosphere.
The Cíes Islands are an island chain off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain.
Nestled within the mouth of the Ria de Vigo, you can find this little paradise which is made up of three islands.
Do Faro, often called Lighthouse Island, Monteagudo, often called Sharp Mount, and San Martiño, in any other case often called Saint Martin.
Breathtaking magnificence is synonymous within the area as The Cíes Islands had been declared a Pure Park in 1980.
They had been additionally included within the Nationwide Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia in 2002.
Unspoiled seashores with powdery white sand and a deep-blue ocean have referred to as for plenty of comparisons to the Caribbean.
And with The Guardian awarding the islands as “The Finest Seashore within the World” it actually deserves a spot in your subsequent European journey agenda.
However this little gem comes with an additional advantage as since 2017 the area has positioned a every day cap on customer numbers.
From Could 15 to September 15, roughly 1,800 vacationers embark on these islands every day however after the cap drops to 450 every day.
Director of Galicia’s Atlantic Islands nationwide park, José Antonio Fernández Bouzas stated: “There have been simply too many individuals earlier than. However now folks perceive the necessity for the cap and so they respect and recognize it.
“We want the entry controls to guard the world, however additionally they imply that folks can get pleasure from their visits.”
One other added twist to those magical islands is that there are not any autos or pets permitted with an official ferry being the one method to get there.
However as soon as there, must-see sights embrace visiting Vigo, Playa de Rodas, Rias Baixas and Ruta Del Monte Faro with the area’s mouth-watering dishes on supply together with Galician octopus in stews, Galician meat, seafood and an array of cheeses.