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Anchoring at the Cies Islands near Vigo requires advance authorization for both mooring and camping.2:14 The islands restrict overnight stays to those with private vessels or registered campsite bookings.2:05 Ferries transport visitors to the islands on a regular schedule, creating high daytime traffic. Arriving before the first ferry at 08:30 allows for solitude and quiet, avoiding the crowds that arrive later in the day.2:40 The crew of Jade navigates the area under power, noting that the water temperature remains cold at 17 degrees Celsius.7:37 Wildlife encounters include aggressive gulls nesting near the lighthouse, where chicks restrict access to certain walking paths.4:58 The crew observes that timing visits outside of ferry operating hours provides an isolated experience on the beaches.8:10

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