This archipelago, made up of the island of Sálvora and other islets, including a large granite mass (Noro) and the rugged Sagres, is part of the Atlantic Islands National Marine-Terrestrial Park and is listed as a Special Conservation Area and a Site of Cultural Interest.

The archives trace the history of Sálvora back to the Middle Ages. The island was a base camp for Viking and Saracen attacks, and for centuries it was owned by the ecclesiastical authorities and the nobility. In 2007 it was integrated into the Atlantic Islands National Park together with the archipelagos of Cíes, Ons and Cortegada.

With a peaceful landscape dominated by beaches and dunes next to small granite blocks (bolos), the island of Sálvora houses a palace that was once a fish drying and salting factory, known as ‘O Almacén’, and the remains of a village. Separated from the mainland by just three kilometres, the island has several walks and routes to discover its hidden corners, its history, its incalculable scenic value and its wealth of flora and fauna.

This sheltered paradise has also been accredited as a ‘Starlight’ destination, perfect for stargazing.