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Historic neighborhood · Vigo, Galicia
Casco Vello de Vigo
Old quarter beside the port, with stone houses, the neoclassical co-cathedral, the Praza da Constitución and the Rúa da Pedra, where ostreiras shuck oysters on the spot.
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About Casco Vello de Vigo
The Casco Vello is the old core of Vigo, which slopes down from the hill to the fishing port. Until the 19th century, Vigo was a fishing village surrounded by walls, and the neighborhood preserves stone houses with balconies, narrow streets and small squares.
At the top stands the Concatedral de Santa María, a neoclassical church built between 1816 and 1834 on the site of an older Gothic church. Inside is the Cristo da Vitória, which goes out in procession in early August, the city's most attended religious festival. The Praza da Constitución, with its arcades, was the village's main square.
In the lower part, the Rúa da Pedra is known for the ostreiras, vendors who shuck oysters on the spot at stone stalls. The surrounding restaurants serve the oysters with lemon and Albariño wine at tables on the street.
The neighborhood has been restored and has bars, craft shops and taverns. Beside the port, a statue of Julio Verne recalls that Vigo appears in Vinte Mil Léguas Submarinas.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours, with a stop for oysters.
Best time
In the morning to see the ostreiras on the Rúa da Pedra, who usually work until early afternoon. At night, the neighborhood's bars are lively.
How to get there
It lies between the port and the Rúa do Príncipe, in the centre, a 10-minute walk from Urzáiz and Guixar stations and 5 minutes from the maritime station.
Tip
Eat oysters on the Rúa da Pedra by ordering directly from the ostreiras and sit at one of the nearby restaurants. Walk up to the concatedral and then head to the Monte do Castro, just above.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casco Vello de Vigo
What is the Rúa da Pedra?
The street of the oyster sellers in the Casco Vello, where vendors shuck oysters on the spot to eat at the adjacent restaurants.
Why is there a statue of Jules Verne in Vigo?
Because the ria of Vigo appears in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, in the passage where Captain Nemo recovers treasures from sunken galleons.
Is the Casco Vello near the Cíes ferry port?
Yes. The maritime station is at the foot of the neighborhood, about a 5-minute walk away.