Vigo Cruise Port Guide
Photos: derivative work: Kanchelskis (talk) Centro_e_porto_de_Vigo… (CC BY-SA 2.5) · via Wikimedia Commons; Luís Fernández, Mary Estela Rodríguez Rosano, Anahi Mungai, Jose Cab, Ari Mendoza · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Spain
- Region:
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Coordinates:
- 42.2358° N, 8.7267° W
About Vigo
Vigo is the capital of the comarca of Vigo in the province of Pontevedra, located on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. This Galician city offers cruise visitors a wealth of cultural and natural attractions clustered close to the port.
Attractions near the port
Within a short walk from the cruise terminal, you'll find several highly-rated landmarks. Castelo do Castro and Castro de Vigo are historical sites just 0.4 km away, while Parque Monte do Castro, a park and garden rated 4.7 out of 5, sits at the same distance. The Museo de Arte Contemporánea (Marco) is 0.5 km from the port, and the Monumento a Julio Verne sculpture is 0.7 km away.
For those willing to venture slightly further, the Museo Quiñones de León is 2.5 km from the port and holds a 4.7 rating, whilst Monte da Guía, another park and garden, is 3.0 km away. Alameda da Praza de Compostela, a park and garden rated 4.6, is just 0.5 km from the terminal.
Explore the region
Vigo serves as a port call on Spain, Portugal & France cruises, with nearby ports including A Coruña, Bilbao, Bordeaux and Cádiz.
Vigo is a city and municipality, the capital of the comarca of Vigo in the province of Pontevedra in the autonomous community of Galicia, in Spain. Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it sits on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ria de Vigo, the southernmost of the Rías Baixas.
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Things to do in Vigo on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Eduardo Rodríguez Martínez · via Google Maps Castle
Castelo do Castro
4.6 (7,706) 0.4 km from port
Hilltop park with prehistoric stone ruins & the remains of a fortress built during the Middle Ages.
Near: Parque Monte do Castro (26 m) · Túneles da muralla do Castro (41 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Castelo do Castro is one of the best viewpoints in Vigo. The walk up is enjoyable, and once at the…” — Judith Ka
- 5 · “Wow this was so pretty! The view from the top was gorgeous. And I would say it was worth walking…” — McKenzie
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Photo: Jose Manuel Alvarez Ilarri · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Alameda da Praza de Compostela
4.6 (4,293) 0.5 km from port
Garden promenade featuring paved pathways, statues, fountains, streetlamps & formal flower beds.
Near: Clínica MaxiloDental Alameda (37 m) · Hotel Maroa Vigo (67 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Lovely place to have a walk, very close to the city center, surrounded by coffee shops and places to enjoy…” — Carlie P.F.
- 5 · “Stunning place with beautiful views. Impeccable clean and superbly maintained. It's quite pleasant and calm here. I love it.” — Mrs. Mariane Costa
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Photo: Juan Manuel Adá Vázquez · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Parque Monte do Castro
4.7 (4,225) 0.4 km from port
Near: Castelo do Castro (26 m) · Túneles da muralla do Castro (42 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 12:00 am
- 5 · “Lovely park that rises 150 meters above vigo. There are panoramic views of the city on the east and the…” — Anette Bauer
- 5 · “I am not sure why they called it a park as it is an old fort that requires some level…” — Ronaldo Lewis
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Photo: Beatriz · via Google Maps Sculpture
Monumento a Julio Verne
4.4 (2,392) 0.7 km from port
Near: Laja - Estrella Garden (43 m) · Real Club Nautico de Vigo (146 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Well worth a visit.” — Robert Paul
- 5 · “my son is name after Jules Vern so amazing to have visit his statue. Recommend short walk from cruise ship” — Lucy Bernatowicz
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Art museum
Museo de Arte Contemporánea (Marco)
4.3 (2,240) 0.5 km from port
Contemporary-art museum with works by local & international artists, plus rotating exhibitions.
Near: MANGO MAN (50 m) · ZARA HOME (54 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
- 5 · “the museum is located in downtown Vigo, in a beautiful building with a fascinating architectural structure. it features modern and…” — Ádám Csuvár
- 5 · “Lovely museum. Free to enter and great to spend half an hour or hour also with kids.” — Arnout Mostert
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Museum
Museo Quiñones de León
4.7 (2,205) 2.5 km from port
Museum of Galician aristocracy from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with furniture, art & more.
Near: Xardíns Históricos do Pazo de Castrelos (97 m) · Aparcadoiro gratuíto do Parque de Castrelos (133 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- 5 · “Exceptionally well done museum set in such a historic building.” — Robert Hauck
- 5 · “This was a very interesting free museum. It includes archaeological finds from prehistory as well as Roman and medieval artifacts.…” — Ray Rubenstein
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Park and Garden
Monte da Guía
4.6 (1,409) 3.0 km from port
Wooded hilltop home to a restored, 16th-century hermitage & known for city, estuary & sunset views.
Near: Capela da Guía (32 m) · Miradoiro da Guía (45 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “An obvious choice in Vigo, especially if you're willing to climb the tower. The parking on top is available, don't…” — Trofim Agarkov
- 5 · “Great views from the church” — Ann Turner
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Historical landmark
Castro de Vigo
4.6 (1,294) 0.4 km from port
Near: Castelo do Castro (129 m) · WOODTOWN (136 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Brilliant views from the top. It is worth the walk up through the stairs” — Raj Singh
- 5 · “What a fantastic gem and the views are spectacular. You could spend the whole day up there (especially if you're…” — --
Map of Vigo and nearby attractions
Cruises calling at Vigo
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