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Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey Ferry: Route and Timetable
With Fred Olsen
To go from Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey by ferry, you leave from the port of Playa de Santiago, in the south of La Gomera, and arrive at the port of Vueltas, in Valle Gran Rey. It is operated by Fred. Olsen Express, the only ferry company on the route.
This crossing has few sailings a day: there is not a ferry every so often, so check the timetable for your date before planning your day in one place or the other.
Canary Islands residents get a 75% discount on the fare.
Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry timetable
Below you can see the sailings for your date. This is a stretch with few crossings a day: if you miss one, there may not be another until the next day.
Check the outward and return sailings before you pay. If there is only one sailing in each direction, the day on land is whatever is left between them.
From Valle Gran Rey to Playa de Santiago
For the return, see the page for the Valle Gran Rey to Playa de Santiago ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey take?
It is a short crossing along the coast, from one port to the other. The duration of each sailing is in the timetable on this page, and the shortest and longest of the coming ones are in the data sheet above.
Ferry company on the Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey route
Only Fred. Olsen Express, with its ship on the inland route. Baleà ria Canarias does not call at either of the two ports: it only has San Sebastián on La Gomera.
This is the company's most isolated stretch on the island: it neither calls at San Sebastián nor connects with Tenerife, so anyone arriving from elsewhere has to go through the capital first.
Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry price
The price shown above is the lowest recently found for a non-resident adult without a vehicle. With few sailings, the date matters less than on other routes: what counts is that there is a ferry.
Compare with going by road: between the two towns you have to cross the interior of the island, with bends and little public transport.
Canary Islands resident discount between Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey
Fred. Olsen applies the 75% Canary resident discount on La Gomera's inland circuit. It applies to the fare, not to the car. It is checked with SARA and, if it cannot be verified, with the certificate of residence from your town hall. More at Canary Islands resident discount.
You can work out your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on «Canary Islands resident?» in the results search; the 75% applies only to the passenger fare.
Large family discount
20% general and 50% special on the passenger ticket, which can be combined with the resident discount, with the card validated by the ferry company. More at ferry with large family discount.
Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry with a dog
Fred. Olsen accepts pets with their own ticket and limited places. You can choose between a carrier, a kennel with a camera on deck or a sofa with a lead, depending on the ship. A microchip is compulsory. More at travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of La Gomera (Playa de Santiago) and La Gomera (Valle Gran Rey)
Port of Playa de Santiago
Port of Valle Gran Rey
Playa de Santiago port: how to get there
The port of Playa de Santiago is small and lies in the town, on the south coast of La Gomera. Arrive in good time, because the service has few sailings and you will not be able to switch to another ferry at once.
Arriving at Valle Gran Rey (Vueltas port)
The ferry arrives at the port of Vueltas, in the Valle Gran Rey valley, a hiking and beach destination in the south-west of the island. From there you walk between the districts of the valley; to leave it there are buses, though infrequent.
Between Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey by road
If the ferry timetable does not fit, the alternative is the road through the interior of the island, with bends and little public transport. With your own car it is feasible; without one, the ferry is the most practical option.
Documents for the Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry
To board, an identity document is enough: a valid DNI, NIE or passport. Fred. Olsen works without check-in or a printed card, and the digital DNI is only valid if you show it from the MiDNI app; a screenshot does not work.
If you travel with a minor who has no document, the ferry company handles it as a "minor without a document", with the guardian's DNI, and the family record book is requested at boarding. With a resident or large family discount, also bring the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for this stretch of La Gomera
- Book the return at the same time. With few sailings, being left without a ferry back is what complicates this stretch most.
- In bad weather, the ferry company may change the ship, time or date. A standard ticket can be changed for a year.
- Do not expect services at the port. Bring water and food if you are going to wait for the ferry.
- With a car, confirm first. It has not been verified that all sailings on the inland circuit take vehicles.
- Residents: apply the discount when you book, and bring your DNI to board.
Why book this stretch of La Gomera with I Love Ferry
- Official Fred. Olsen price and the ferry company's booking reference.
- Resident and large family discount when you book.
- If the sailing changes, you speak to a person on our team.
Other ferry routes on La Gomera
- Valle Gran Rey to Playa de Santiago ferry, the return
- San Sebastián de La Gomera to Valle Gran Rey ferry, direct from the capital
- Playa de Santiago to San Sebastián de La Gomera ferry
Frequently asked questions about the La Gomera (Playa de Santiago) to La Gomera (Valle Gran Rey) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey?
Yes. It is operated by Fred. Olsen Express from Playa de Santiago to the port of Vueltas, in Valle Gran Rey. It is a service with few sailings.
Which ferry company runs Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey?
Only Fred. Olsen Express. Baleà ria has no sailings from either of the two ports.
How many sailings are there a day?
Few; there is not a ferry every so often. Check the timetable for your date and, if nothing appears, there is no sailing on sale that day.
How long does the ferry from Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey take?
It is a short crossing along the coast. The exact duration of each sailing is in the timetable.
What do I do if I miss the last sailing of the day?
In most cases there is no other until the next day. Write to us with your booking reference and we will look at the change; standard tickets can be changed for a year.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of wind?
They notify you on the mobile number and email on the ticket. Write to us and we will handle the change of date, or the refund if your fare allows it (Flexible and Gold).
Do residents get a discount?
Yes, 75% on the fare, also on this inland stretch. It does not apply to the car.
Can you go from Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey with a car?
You can enter a vehicle when searching, but check in the timetable that your sailing takes one before you pay.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with its own ticket and limited places. A microchip is compulsory.
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