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Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is a national park in Spain, established in 2002, covering 85 km² (33 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Spain's 17 national parks.
- Area
- 85 km²
- Established
- 2002
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VGO · 30 km
Nearest airports to Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
- 1 VGO30 kmstraight line
- 2Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSCQ71 kmstraight lineSantiago de Compostela, Spain
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- 3 LCG112 kmstraight line
More about Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is one of 17 national parks in Spain. It covers 85 km² (8,500 ha) — about 81% of the size of Paris, making it the #12 largest national park in Spain (1.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2002, 24 years ago — the first national parks in Spain date back to 1918. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
The closest airport is Vigo Airport (VGO), about 30 km away — around 39 minutes by car; alternatively Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ, 71 km). Other national parks within reach include Cíes Islands (4 km²), Peneda-Gerês National Park (696 km²) and Monfragüe National Park (179 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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