Vigo
in Pontevedra of Galicia, Spain

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.233 and -8.723 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 13' 58" and W -8° 43' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:11 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:37 am and 9:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-42.250 and 171.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Barrytown
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Spain. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Vigo

Vigo in Pontevedra (Galicia) with it's 297,332 habitants is located in Spain about 289 mi (or 465 km) north-west of Madrid, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vigo is now 04:11 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Madrid with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Vigo, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Spain is Vigo Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Historic Centre of Guimarães in Portugal at a distance of 76 mi (or 122 km). The closest in Spain is Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) in a distance of 79 mi (or 122 km), South-East. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Moana, Cangas do Morrazo, Bueu, Nigran and Gondomar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa

Address
0,5 mi
Plaza de Compostela 21
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


América Vigo

Address
0,5 mi
Pablo Morillo, 6
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Axis Vigo

Address
0,2 mi
Calle Maria Berdiales 22
36203 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


AC Hotel Palacio Universal

Address
0,5 mi
Canovas del Castillo, 28
36202 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NH Collection Vigo

Address
0,4 mi
Avenida García Barbón, 17-19
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Zenit Vigo

Address
0,3 mi
Gran Vía, 1
36204 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ciudad de Vigo

Address
0,5 mi
Rua CONCEPCION ARENAL 5
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRYP Vigo Los Galeones Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
Avda. de Madrid, 21
36204 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Agua de Mar Hotel Boutique

Address
0,4 mi
Rua Lepanto 12
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alda Estación

Address
0,4 mi
Rua Alfonso XIII 17
36201 Vigo
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Vigo - Arquitectura Perdida

Published: April 09, 2012
Length: 36:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Cris8FM

En este video se puede apreciar gran parte de los edificios perdidos de la ciudad de Vigo. Era interesante saber cómo lucirían hoy en día; Por eso, se muestran ubicados en sus emplazamientos...


Timelapse - Un paseo turístico por Vigo

Published: September 05, 2014
Length: 15:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Faro de Vigo

Faro se sube al bus turístico que descubre los secretos de la ciudad a unos viajeros asombrados con su belleza. Las calles de Vigo acogen todos los veranos a un visitante muy especial. Es...


¿Hace cuánto que no visitas Vigo? | Planes de viaje Turismo de Vigo

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 36:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TurismodeVigo

En Turismo de Vigo queremos ponértelo fácil. Por eso hemos diseñado una serie de experiencias para todos los gustos...y para todos los bolsillos. Para que no tengas que hacer nada más...


Fábrica PSA Peugeot-Citroën de Vigo (2009)

Published: December 09, 2009
Length: 55:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Alberto Dotras


Un pequeño viaje a la ciudad de Vigo.

Published: October 27, 2010
Length: 30:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roberto L.

Vigo hoy cumplió 2 siglos. El 27 de octubre de 1810 fue cuando Madrid otorgó a la villa de Vigo la categoría de ciudad "Fiel, Leal e Valerosa". Ahora, 200 años más tarde Vigo es el...


Mario Vaquerizo pregonero de los carnavales de Vigo 2015

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Julio Alonso

Mario Vaquerizo actuando como pregonero de los carnavales de Vigo 2015, con el alcalde, Abel Caballero, y el resto de la corporación municipal.


Los Gabachos lucharon hasta el final en la Reconquista de Vigo 2014

Published: April 01, 2014
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Javier JAC

Los Gabachos franchutes lucharon hasta el final. Vigo rememora la Reconquista con 3 días de fiesta Este año como en los anteriores desde hace mas de 20 años, suma un día más a su programa...


red bull autos locos vigo 2010

Published: September 19, 2010
Length: 44:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xaimepacheco

red bull autos locos vigo 2010 más información y fotos http://www.atlantico.net/galeria/356/


Eclipse solar 20 de marzo de 2015 Vigo

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 49:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alonsoformulacom

O 20 de marzo de 2015 disfrutamos en Vigo dun fermoso eclipse parcial de Sol.


Firma de discos de David Bustamante en Vigo

Published: October 18, 2014
Length: 45:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marta Covelo

David Bustamante canta "Miento" en la firma de discos de Vigo. Octubre 2014 (Vigo)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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

Balaídos

The Estadio Municipal de Balaídos ("Balaídos Municipal Stadium") is the home of La Liga club Celta Vigo.

Located at 42.2118, -8.73971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Spain, Celta de Vigo, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Galicia

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Vigo, Ports and harbours of Spain, Transport in Galicia

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Galicia, Railway stations opened in 2011, Vigo, Buildings and structures in the Province of Pontevedra

School of Industrial Engineering of the University of Vigo

The School of Industrial Engineering is a center of the University of Vigo where industrial engineering studies are taught. It is established in two locations, one in the city center of Vigo and another one on the campus of Vigo.

Located at 42.2273, -8.73469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
, Vigo

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