Isla de Ons
This island is located in front of the estuary of Pontevedra and has a long and even coastline. It consists of low cliffs in the west and a rocky area with sandy patches in the east, which includes a beach and the dunes of Melide. The island of Onza is round and rocky. Contrary to Ons, it never had a population centre. Ons is inhabited to this day, and it offers visitors the characteristics of a small rural coastal town, where hórreos (traditional raised granaries) are still used to store the harvest and legends are still told. A lighthouse dominates the landscape, still occupied by lighthouse keepers. Ons is a part of the Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.
Access
- ¿Existe transporte público para acceder al recurso?: Sí
Features
Native terrestrial flora and fauna Birds comprise most of the terrestrial vertebrate fauna, while amphibians, reptiles and mammals are less common. The yellow-legged gull is the most widespread and representative species of the park. Thousands of pairs come together in the spring to create a dense and loud colony that covers the western hillsides of the islands.Flora includes large areas of gorse with some isolated groves of eucalyptus, acacias, pines and willows. The cliffs are partly covered by cushions of armeria and offer beautiful views.
Native aquatic flora and fauna The yellow-legged gull is the most widespread and representative species of the park. Thousands of pairs come together in the spring to create a dense and loud colony that covers the western hillsides of the islands.
European shags can be found on isolated rocks or roosts where they dry their feathers in the sun. They are black and long, and they have a crest of feathers in the breeding season. They fly close to the sea surface looking for lancetfishes and other species of fish, and then dive below the water to catch them.
Responsible body Galician Atlantic Islands National Park
- Located in: Estuary of Pontevedra
- Description of the surroundings: With panoramic views
- Interés Paisajístico: High
Environmental protection status
- Figura de Protección: ZEPA, LIC, Parque Natural
Services
- ¿Se necesita licencia?: Sí
- Zona acampada: Sí
- Zona de buceo: Sí
- Permitido el baño: Sí
- Cafetería / Restaurante: Sí
- Merendero: Sí
- Observatorio de Aves: Sí
- Navegación y fondeo: Sí
- Information point: Sí