DIARIO DEL PUERTO CRUISE TRENDS - SEATRADE 2022 46 VILAGARCIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CRUISE SHIPS The Port of Vilagarcia can handle cruise ships at any of its quays. Larger cruise ships normally call at the multi-purpose Ferrazo North, Comboa or West Commercial quays. These quays have depths of up to 13 meters and berthing lines of up to 427 meters. The O Ramal Quay, with a depth of seven meters, is used exclusively for small cruise ship calls. It is a privileged location, as it is located between the beach and the marina, and only a fewmeters from the city center. The Port Authority of Vilagarcia provides visitors with a free shuttle service from the quay to the city center, a cab rank and a visitor information point, in order to make the stay in port more pleasant for cruise passengers and crew. CRUISE LINES OPERATING AT THE PORT Viva Cruises, Phoenix Reisen, Sea Cloud Cruises, Noble Caledonia, Azamara, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania and Fred Olsen. MAIN DEVELOPMENTS The Port of Vilagarcia will not be represented at this fair, choosing instead to contact the cruise lines directly. THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THIS DESTINATION ARE... The proximity to Santiago de Compostela, as it is the closest port to the capital of Galicia and World Heritage City. The rich historical and natural heritage that can be visited less than 30 minutes from the port, in towns such as Pontevedra and Cambados, and activities such as wine tours, visits to gardens and manor houses, monasteries, natural parks, culinary experiences, etc. The welcoming, hospitable character of the inhabitants of Vilagarcia and the rest of the region. MUELLE DE PASAJEROS, 1 36600 VILAGARCÍA DE AROUSA +34 986 565 129 sac@portovilagarcia.es www.portovilagarcia.es
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