Castro Fortress
A hilltop fortress ruin surrounded by parkland with the best panoramic views over Vigo, the estuary, and the Cies Islands. Free to visit and worth the short climb.
Street in Vigo
Casco Vello
Vigo’s atmospheric old quarter, built on steep cobblestone lanes with granite houses, small plazas, and traditional tapas bars. Free to explore on foot.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Rúa Cánovas del Castillo 2, 36202 Vigo
- Good to know
Nearby
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Praia de Samil
A wide, crescent-shaped urban beach with views of the Cies Islands and a long boardwalk promenade. Free access and well connected by local bus from the city centre.
Working out what Vigo costs?
The whole of Vigo