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Battle of Vigo Bay

The Battle of Vigo Bay, also known as the Battle of Rande (Galician: A Batalla de Rande), (Spanish: Batalla de Rande), was a naval engagement fought on 23 October 1702 during the opening years of the War of the Spanish Succession. The engagement followed an Anglo-Dutch attempt to capture the Spanish port of Cádiz in September in an effort to secure a naval base in the Iberian Peninsula.

Located at 42.2373, -8.72163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Naval battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, Naval battles involving England, Naval battles involving France, Naval battles involving Spain, Conflicts in 1702, History of Galicia, Vigo, 1702 in France

Port of Vigo

Port of Vigo (Galician: Porto de Vigo, Spanish: Puerto de Vigo) located in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain is the biggest fishing port in the world and one of the busiest in transportation. It is also home of the world's largest fishing company, Pescanova. In 2008, unloaded fish reached 751,971 tonnes.

Located at 42.237, -8.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Vigo, Ports and harbours of Spain, Transport in Galicia

Ria de Vigo

Vigo Ria (Spanish: Ría de Vigo) is an estuary in Galicia, Spain. It is the southern most ria of the Rias Baixas. It is located south of the province of Pontevedra, and extends in northeast direction over a length of 35 km from its mouth at Cape Silleiro to the deepest point in Arcade, with a maximum width of 7 km, and is narrowest in the Strait of Rande at 700 m.

Located at 42.25, -8.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Vigo, , , Estuaries of Spain

Campo de Coia

Campo de Fútbol de Coia (lit, Coia football ground) was a sporting venue in Coia, Vigo, which was the home ground of Celta Vigo, and its predecessor Vigo Sporting Club, between 9 February 1908 and December 1928. On 14 May 1922 it hosted the final of the Copa España between FC Barcelona and Real Unión - FC Barcelona easily winning 5-1. The last match ever played at Coia was the first-leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa de España, on December 9, 1928, against Real Sociedad.

Located at 42.2275, -8.73594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in Spain, Celta de Vigo

Vigo railway station

Vigo railway station, also known as Vigo-Urzaiz, was a railway terminus in Vigo, Spain.

Located at 42.2343, -8.71361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Galicia, Railway stations opened in 1878, Railway stations closed in 2011

Castro fortress

The fortress of the Castro was built in 1665 during a war in front of Portugal (1640-1668) trying to protect the city from the continuous attacks coming from the British navy allies of Portugal. The defensive system of the city consisted in Castro and San Sebastián fortress and the city wall (now disappear).

Located at 42.2322, -8.72744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Vigo, Buildings and structures in the Province of Pontevedra, Visitor attractions in Galicia (Spain), Buildings and structures completed in 1665

Vigo-Guixar railway station

Vigo-Guixar railway station is a railway station in Vigo, Spain. Originally the site of a freight depot for the port of Vigo, on the wharf of the same name, it serves as the temporary terminal for all trains into Vigo during the construction of the new Vialia Vigo station - replacing Vigo-Urzaiz. The terminal serves passengers travelling on Renfe's middle-distance service (Media Distancia) running across the autonomous community of Galicia.

Located at 42.2393, -8.7154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Galicia, Railway stations opened in 2011, Vigo, Buildings and structures in the Province of Pontevedra