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Recreational Sea Fishing · Galicia · 2026

Recreational Sea Fishing License in Galicia

The one you need to fish in the sea in Galicia: from the shore, from a boat, or spearfishing. Issued by the Xunta and can be obtained at Abanca. Here are the prices and how to get it.

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Price of the Recreational Sea Fishing License in Galicia 2026

Fees from the Xunta for recreational sea fishing:

TypeValidityFee
Shore (from coast)1 year4.01 €
Shore (from coast)Monthly3.21 €
From a boat1 year15.25 €
Spearfishing—check at the office

Want to fish in the river? That's a different license: the river fishing license in Galicia.

Types of Recreational Sea Fishing

Shore (from coast)

Fishing from the shore, with rod or line. The cheapest option: 4.01 €/year (or 3.21 € per month).

From a boat

From a boat; 15.25 €/year. The boat must be registered.

Spearfishing

Free diving, with a spear. Requires being of legal age and a medical certificate of fitness. Check the fee at the office.
This license is for the sea. For rivers and reservoirs, you need the river fishing license, which is a different process.

How to Obtain the Maritime License for Galicia

It's very convenient in Galicia: you can do it at Abanca (ATMs and offices, just with your ID) or at the Xunta office.

  1. Have your ID, NIE, or passport ready (and the medical certificate if it's for spearfishing).
  2. Go to the Xunta office (procedure PE405A, SIPMAR system) with Chave 365 or certificate, or visit Abanca.
  3. Choose your type and pay the fee.
  4. Receive your license; always carry it when fishing.
Official procedure: recreational sea fishing license — Xunta office (PE405A) · or at Abanca.

Spearfishing in Galicia: Requirements

Be of legal age.
Medical certificate of fitness for underwater activities.
Only manual spear; respect the zones and safety distances.
Fee: check it when processing (the spearfishing type has its own rate).

Are you coming to fish in the sea in Galicia?

✅ The recreational sea fishing license in Galicia is valid along the entire Spanish coastline, not just in Galician waters. And vice versa: if you have one from another community, it is usually valid here. Always respect the local regulations of each area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the recreational sea fishing license cost in Galicia?
The shore license (from coast) costs 4.01 €/year (or 3.21 € per month) and the boat license 15.25 €/year. The spearfishing type has its own fee: check it when processing.
Do I need a medical certificate for spearfishing?
Yes. For the spearfishing type, you must be of legal age and provide a medical certificate of fitness for underwater activities.
Can I obtain it at Abanca?
Yes. In Galicia, the sea fishing license can be processed at Abanca (ATMs and offices), a collaborating entity, just with your ID. Also at the Xunta office.
Is the sea license valid for the river?
No. For rivers and reservoirs, you need the river fishing license in Galicia, which is a different process.
Is it valid outside of Galicia?
Yes. The Galician recreational sea fishing license is valid along the entire Spanish coastline, respecting the regulations of each area.