VGOVigo Airport
9 mi from downtown
- To Central Vigo
- Check the current L9A timetable for your arrival
Vitrasa L9A links the airport with the city. A taxi is simpler for an address by Samil or Bouzas.
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About Vigo
Vigo climbs steeply above its working harbour on the Ría de Vigo. Casco Vello and the ferry quay sit at the water’s edge; Bouzas, Samil beach and the Cíes Islands draw visitors farther west.
Casco Vello rises from the port in narrow stone lanes to Praza da Constitución. Around Porta do Sol and Rúa do Príncipe, shops and cafés occupy the upper centre; Monte do Castro gives a view across the estuary. The walk back uphill from the ferry quay is short but steep.
Vigo Urzáiz handles most long-distance trains, while Guixar serves services from Portugal. Ferries leave from the central port for Cangas and the Cíes Islands. In peak season, a Cíes visit needs advance authorisation from the Galician government before you buy the ferry ticket.
Samil is Vigo’s long urban beach west of the centre, across from the Cíes Islands. Bouzas is a former fishing quarter with a waterfront walk and local restaurants. A hotel in the centre is easier for ferries and trains. From the western coast, the station and port are a bus or car ride away.
- Region
- Galicia, Spain
- Waterfront
- Ría de Vigo
- Airport
- Vigo Airport (VGO)
- Main rail station
- Vigo Urzáiz
- Portugal trains
- Vigo Guixar
- Island trips
- Ferries to the Cíes Islands from the port
Photo credits
- Vigo’s hillside centre and port on the Ría de Vigo by José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0
- Casco Vello by Zarateman, CC0
- Samil beach by Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View toward the Cíes Islands by Anxo Soto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bouzas waterfront by Ploetzlich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central waterfront quay by José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0
- Vigo Urzáiz station by MarcosEire, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to stay in Vigo
Casco Vello and port
- Ferries
- Old town
- Seafood
Stone streets around Praza da Constitución descend to the ferry quay and seafood market at A Pedra. Stay here for Cíes boats and old-town evenings. The climb toward Porta do Sol and the rail stations is steep with luggage.
Around here: Praza da Constitución, A Pedra, Estación Marítima
Porta do Sol and Príncipe
- First visits
- Shopping
- Restaurants
Porta do Sol links the old quarter with pedestrian Rúa do Príncipe and the shopping streets around MARCO. Monte do Castro rises behind the centre. The ferries and restaurants are walkable from here. Samil beach is a bus ride away.
Around here: Porta do Sol, Rúa do Príncipe, MARCO
Urzáiz and Guixar
- Rail arrivals
- Portugal connections
- Short stays
Most mainline trains and the bus station are at Vigo Urzáiz. Trains from Portugal use Vigo Guixar. A hotel near either cuts the transfer. They are separate stations, so check which one your train uses. The ferry quay is downhill from both.
Around here: Vigo Urzáiz, Vigo Guixar, Ascensor Halo
Bouzas and Alcabre
- Quiet waterfront
- Local restaurants
- Museo do Mar
Bouzas has a small old fishing centre and a promenade along the ría. Nearby Alcabre has the Museo do Mar and small beaches. It is quieter than the central port, but ferries to Cangas or Cíes leave from downtown rather than this waterfront.
Around here: Bouzas waterfront, Museo do Mar de Galicia, Praia de Santa Baia
Samil and western beaches
- Beach days
- Families
- Island views
Samil’s long beach faces the Cíes Islands and has a wide promenade. Stay here if the beach comes first. The centre and the rail stations are farther east, so for early ferries, sort out the bus or parking before you book.
Around here: Praia de Samil, Cíes Islands view, Paseo de Samil
Best time to visit Vigo
June to September is drier and warmer, with airport average highs around 73–77 °F. The coast is often milder than the inland airport station. October to January is wet. If the Cíes ferry is the point of the trip, leave a spare day.
Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
- Jan: average high 54 °F, low 42 °F, 14.4 days with rain
- Feb: average high 57 °F, low 42 °F, 11.2 days with rain
- Mar: average high 61 °F, low 45 °F, 12.2 days with rain
- Apr: average high 63 °F, low 47 °F, 12.8 days with rain
- May: average high 68 °F, low 51 °F, 10.7 days with rain
- Jun: average high 73 °F, low 56 °F, 6.7 days with rain
- Jul: average high 77 °F, low 59 °F, 4.8 days with rain
- Aug: average high 77 °F, low 59 °F, 5.2 days with rain
- Sep: average high 74 °F, low 57 °F, 7.6 days with rain
- Oct: average high 67 °F, low 53 °F, 12.5 days with rain
- Nov: average high 59 °F, low 47 °F, 13.5 days with rain
- Dec: average high 55 °F, low 44 °F, 14.4 days with rain
Getting to Vigo
Vigo Airport lies east of town. Vigo Urzáiz is the main rail and bus hub. Guixar takes the trains from Portugal. Ferries leave from the downtown waterfront.
Other ways to arrive
- Train
- Most long-distance trains use Vigo Urzáiz. Trains from Porto use Vigo Guixar, about a third of a mile away. Your ticket names the station.
- Bus
- Intercity buses use the Urzáiz transport hub. Local Vitrasa routes reach Bouzas and Samil.
- Ferry
- Boats from the central port reach Cangas and the Cíes Islands. In peak season, get the Cíes authorisation before buying tickets.
Questions about Vigo
Which part of Vigo has the best ferry access?
The central waterfront below Casco Vello. The Cíes departure quay is walkable, but check the uphill return to your hotel.
Can I stay by the water away from the busy port?
Yes. Bouzas has a calmer promenade and local restaurants. It is farther from the Cíes boats and both rail stations.
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