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Before you go
Your trip to Vigo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Vigo – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 90 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
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Aeropuerto de Vigo (VGO) Peinador · 9 km
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Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Porto (Portugal) · 140 km
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Estación de Vigo-Urzáiz 1 km
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Estación de Vigo-Guixar 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before buying. Vigo airport is 9 km away, with a bus to the city center. From Porto, the Celta train takes about 2h30 to Vigo-Guixar station; in some periods part of the route is done by bus due to works on the line, check. From Santiago the train takes about 1 hour to Vigo-Urzáiz; from Madrid about 4h30.
How many days
One day for the Casco Vello, the Monte do Castro and Samil beach with the Museo do Mar. The second day is for the Illas Cíes, in season, or for Baiona and Tui. Those walking the Caminho Português usually spend one night.
When to go
From June to September the weather is usually best and boats to the Cíes run regularly. During Holy Week and from mid-May to mid-September, visiting the islands requires prior authorization. The rest of the year it rains more, but the city remains lively.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
You don’t need a car for the center, the urban beaches or the boats to the Cíes, which depart from the port in the center. Urban buses go to Samil and the Museo do Mar. A car helps for Baiona, Tui and the Rías Baixas, although there are buses.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Vigo
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Morning
Casco Vello
Start at the co-cathedral and the squares of the Casco Vello, walking down to the Rúa da Pedra.
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Afternoon
Oysters and port
Have oysters on the Rúa da Pedra and walk along the port to the statue of Julio Verne.
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Late afternoon
Monte do Castro
Climb Monte do Castro to see the ría, the Rande bridge and the Cíes in the distance.
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Evening
Príncipe
End the day on the Rúa do Príncipe and have a seafood dinner in the center.
2 days in Vigo
Day 1
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Morning
Casco Vello
Co-cathedral, Praza da Constitución and the cobbled streets of the old quarter.
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Afternoon
Rúa da Pedra
Oysters and Albariño wine at the tables on the Rúa da Pedra.
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Late afternoon
Monte do Castro
Monte do Castro viewpoint, with the remains of the fortress and views over the ría.
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Evening
Centre
Stroll along the Rúa do Príncipe and dine in the center.
Day 2
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Morning
Illas Cíes
Early boat from the port to the Cíes, with authorization requested beforehand in season, and trail to the lighthouse.
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Afternoon
Praia de Rodas
Bring lunch and spend the afternoon on the praia de Rodas, between the islands Monteagudo and do Faro.
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Late afternoon
Return and Samil
Last boat back and, if time allows, late afternoon at Samil beach.
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Evening
Bouzas
Dinner in the seafaring neighborhood of Bouzas, near the port.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to go from Porto to Vigo by train?
By the Celta train, which links Porto-Campanhã station to Vigo-Guixar in about 2h30, with few departures per day. In some periods the section between Valença and Vigo is done by bus due to works; check with CP or Renfe.
Do you need authorization for the Illas Cíes?
During Holy Week and from mid-May to mid-September, yes: authorization from the Xunta de Galicia must be requested online, free of charge, before buying the boat ticket, and there is a daily visitor limit. Check the rules for the year.
Is Vigo on the Camino de Santiago?
Yes. The Caminho Português da Costa goes through Vigo, coming from Baiona, and continues to Redondela, where it meets the inland Caminho Português coming from Tui.
Where to eat oysters in Vigo?
On the Rúa da Pedra, in the Casco Vello, where ostreiras shuck oysters on the spot and nearby restaurants serve them with Albariño.
Can you go from Vigo to Portugal?
Yes. Valença, on the other side of the river Minho, is about 35 km away by car, train or bus. Bring your passport.