Ferrol Cruise Port
Ferrol, Spain · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Peirao Fernández Ladreda — Main Cruise Quay, Ferrol.
Plan my port daysShips berth at the Fernández Ladreda quay or the outer jetty next to the Curuxeiras marina, about 1.5 km from Praza de Armas. Ferrol Vello starts right behind the quay and the Modernista Magdalena district is 15–20 minutes on foot; taxis cover the castles, beaches and the Eume valley.
At a glance
Port summary
Ferrol sits deep inside a sheltered ría on Galicia's north-west coast, and the sail-in past the twin castles of San Felipe and A Palma is one of the most dramatic in Spain. Since the 1700s it has been the home of the Spanish Navy's northern fleet, and the city was laid out around the royal arsenal on an Enlightenment grid. Cruise ships berth at the Fernández Ladreda quay (454 m) or the shorter outer jetty, both beside the Curuxeiras marina at the western end of town. There is no passenger terminal building yet: Global Ports Holding is building a small terminal on the outer quay, due to open in spring 2027. From the quay you walk straight into Ferrol Vello, the old fishermen's quarter, where a guidepost marks kilometre zero of the Camino Inglés and the municipal tourist office sits on Paseo da Mariña. Uphill to the east, the grid of A Madalena holds the Modernista facades of Rúa Real and Rúa Galiano, the market, the co-cathedral of San Xiao and Praza de Armas, all within 15–20 minutes on foot. Next to the arsenal walls, Exponav (the shipbuilding museum) and the free Naval Museum make a good naval-history morning. For the coast, take a taxi to Castelo de San Felipe (free self-guided visit), the surf beach at Doniños or the lighthouse on Cabo Prior. With a full day, the medieval town of Pontedeume and the Atlantic woodland of the Fragas do Eume, or the cliffs of San Andrés de Teixido, are 25–50 minutes away. A Coruña is about 55 km and Santiago de Compostela 95 km; for Santiago a ship's tour or a pre-booked transfer is the safer choice. Shops close for lunch (about 14:00–17:00) and on Sundays, and several museums close on Mondays.
Cruise docks
Peirao Fernández Ladreda — Main Cruise Quay
Main cruise berth (454 m, 12.5 m depth) on the west side of the Curuxeiras basin, next to the marina. No terminal building yet; Ferrol Vello and the tourist office are 5–10 minutes' walk, the Magdalena centre about 20 minutes.
Latitude: 43.480661, Longitude: -8.249894
See dock on port map →Espigón Exterior / Dársena de Curuxeiras — Outer Jetty
Shorter outer jetty (229 m, 9 m depth) at the Curuxeiras basin used by smaller ships; GPH's new cruise terminal is due here in spring 2027. Walk straight into Ferrol Vello.
Latitude: 43.477669, Longitude: -8.244992
See dock on port map →Getting to Ferrol
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
A card covers most things; carry €20–30 in cash for the market, small bars, city buses and the odd taxi.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedSantiago de Compostela cathedral and old town day trip
≈ 7.5 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€110$124
Do it yourself
€109$123
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Public transport from Ferrol to Santiago is slow and thin, so the realistic independent option is a small-group shore tour with port pick-up and an on-time-return guarantee, such as Spain Day Tours (€89 pp, about 75 min each way). Cathedral entry is free; the Pórtico da Gloria and museum are paid extras, and lunch in the old town runs about €20.
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A Coruña, the Crystal City, and the Tower of Hercules
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$85
Do it yourself
€53$60
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Take a taxi (about €7) to Ferrol bus station, then the intercity coach to A Coruña (about 1 hour, roughly hourly, around €6; check the timetable) and a city bus or taxi to Praza de María Pita. Walk the old town, San Carlos Gardens and the San Antón castle museum, then a short taxi or city bus out to the Tower of Hercules (small entry fee) before heading back.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansFerrol for Free: Old Town to the Modernista Rúa Real
The Camino Inglés start line, a neoclassical co-cathedral and Galicia's finest glass galleries, without spending a cent.
Ships & Shipyards: The Naval Museum and Exponav
Three centuries of Spanish warships and shipbuilding, indoors and for the price of a coffee.
Castelo de San Felipe and Naval Ferrol
The fortress that guarded the ría mouth, then the old town and shipyards: the ship's naval tour, on your own terms.
Wild Coast: Cabo Prior and Doniños Beach
Atlantic cliffs, a lighthouse on the edge of Galicia and a vast surf beach, all within half an hour of the ship.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Ferrol?
- Your ship docks directly at the Ferrol cruise terminal in Spain.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Ferrol?
- Yes. Ferrol is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Ferrol centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Ferrol?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Ferrol independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Ferrol and are cards accepted?
- Ferrol uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Ferrol cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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