The Nao Santa María, a replica of the historic ship that played a decisive role in the event that changed the course of world history—the discovery of the Americas—is arriving at Drogheda Port, where it will stop off as part of its new historical outreach tour. Its arrival will make Drogheda one of the 30 ports it will visit this year, thanks to Huelva Provincial Council.

During its stay, the Nao Santa María will open its decks to visitors of all ages, allowing them to explore the ship’s interior, discover life on board in the 15th century and learn about the details of the greatest nautical feat ever achieved. A unique cultural and educational experience that transports visitors back to the era of the great navigators.

The visit will take place from 17 to 26 July, continuously from 10:00 to 20:00, and is aimed at both the general public and schools and associations, which may book organised visits.

Drogheda has a long and proud history of trade with Spain. During the late 1600s, consignments of beef, butter, herring, cheese, and biscuits were exported from Drogheda to Cádiz and the Canary Islands. Archaeological excavations carried out in Drogheda in 1981 also uncovered fragments of eight early 16th-century dishes originating from Valencia, highlighting the longstanding connections between the two regions. Those links continue today, with Drogheda maintaining strong trading relationships with the Spanish port of Vilagarcía de Arousa, home to one of Drogheda Port’s largest customers, Finsa, based in nearby Santiago de Compostela.

🎟️Visit Website (above) or scan the QR code on the poster to book your tickets now!

To celebrate the visit there is an ONLINE PROMOTION with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS, valid only until 16 July! PLEASE NOTE! If online tickets sell out, no further tickets will be available at the box office. Online tickets will take priority.

Nao Santa María tickets ONLINE OFFER: Adults: 10€ / Children (aged 5–10): 5€ / 25€ for families (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 5–10). Free for children under 5, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Nao Santa María tickets ONSITE: adults : 12€ / Childrens (5-10 age) : 6€ / 30€ Families (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 5 - 10)