A unique replica of the legendary Spanish galleons that sailed the world's oceans for three centuries will be docking at Penzance Harbour where it will be open for public visits.

The ‘Galeón Andalucía’ is sailing from Burdeos (France) en route to Penzance where it is arriving today (Wednesday, June 25). From June 26 to 29, visitors can explore its decks and learn about the history of the legendary Spanish ship.

The Galeón Andalucía is a replica of the Spanish galleons that departed from the Andalusian coasts and, between the 16th and 18th centuries, sailed the Atlantic, navigated the Caribbean and American coasts, and covered the vast Pacific route, connecting and communicating the world.

It is an impressive 55-meter-long ship with six decks, made from iroko and pine wood, and nearly 1,000 square meters of sail area across its seven sails. It was built in Punta Umbría (Huelva) with meticulous historical accuracy.

The “Galeón Andalucía” will soon visit Penzance and dock at Penzance Harbour

Penzance is one of the ports of call on this historic ship’s grand 2025 European tour, during which it will visit ports in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. At the end of the year, it will cross the Atlantic and begin an American tour.

Throughout this journey, the ship will participate in major international festivals and events, sailing as an authentic and unique floating museum of Andalusian maritime heritage and the history of these legendary ships that connected the world’s continents for three centuries.

Photo of Galeón in London.
The vessel in London

A true floating museum of maritime culture, the Galeón has already sailed over 100,000 nautical miles across oceans and seas, visiting ports on four continents, including London, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, New York, and Quebec - proudly promoting the Spanish universal culture.

The public can explore its five decks and learn about its details, navigation, the daily life of its crew, and its own unique story. The experience is enriched by boarding a ship that still sails the world’s seas with a young crew who share astonishing tales from their long voyages.

To sail on board the Galeón Andalucía, visit: www.tallshipexperience.com