Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Vigo

Vigo is a city in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 297,332 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Parque Monte Do Castro (1 km), Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo (1 km) and Castro Do Castro (1 km).

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Vigo, Galicia
Vigo, Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vigo at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 297,332
Coordinates
42.2328° N, 8.7226° W
Places within 50 km
103 (101 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vigo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vigo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Vigo

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is Francisco Fernández del Riego (1 km); the best-known is Castro Do Castro (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vigo

57 churches within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is Igrexa de Santiago de Vigo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vigo

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is VigoNature (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Vigo

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is Praia de Rodeira (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vigo

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is Parque Monte Do Castro (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vigo

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vigo. The closest is Illa de Toralla (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Vigo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vigo
  2. 1 km Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo · museum, Pontevedra
  3. 1 km San Sebastian Castle · heritage site, Pontevedra
  4. 1 km Castro Do Castro · heritage site, Pontevedra
  5. 1 km Parque Monte Do Castro · viewpoint, Pontevedra
  6. 1 km Fonte Dos Cabalos · heritage site, Pontevedra
  7. 1 km Back to Vigo

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    Within 15 km of Vigo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vigo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3387Francisco Fernández del Riego (1 km)
    Churches2357Igrexa de Santiago de Vigo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1226VigoNature (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1213Praia de Rodeira (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Parque Monte Do Castro (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves912Illa de Toralla (9 km)
    Museums38Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo (1 km)
    Parks36Praza de Compostela (1 km)
    Waterfalls06Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Encoro de Zamáns (11 km)
    Other attractions11Chemineas (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (88 km)

    Vigo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vigo?

    Parque Monte Do Castro (viewpoint, about 1 km), Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo (museum, about 1 km), Castro Do Castro (heritage site, about 1 km), Fonte Dos Cabalos (heritage site, about 1 km), San Sebastian Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Igrexa de Santiago de Vigo (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vigo?

    103 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vigo?

    Francisco Fernández del Riego, about 1 km by road; Castro Do Castro (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vigo?

    Igrexa de Santiago de Vigo, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de Santa María de Castrelos (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vigo?

    VigoNature, about 5 km by road; ZEC Costa da Vela (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vigo?

    Start in Vigo, visit Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo, then San Sebastian Castle, then Castro Do Castro, then Parque Monte Do Castro, then Fonte Dos Cabalos, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vigo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vigo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vigo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vigo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.