Monteagudo is separated from the Morrazo peninsula by the North Canal while San Martiño is separated from the coast of Santoulo cape (mount Ferro) by the Freu da Porta Strait. The Do Faro island is linked to the North island by an accumulation of sand  long known as Rodas beach, in the eastern side of the island.
Monteagudo and San Martiño are geographically isolated: Monteagudo is separated from the Morrazo peninsula by the North Canal, while San Martiño is separated from the coast of Santoulo cape (mount Ferro) by the Freu da Porta Strait. The Do Faro island connects to the North island via Rodas beach, a sand accumulation located on its eastern side.