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Playa Vao, Vigo

4.8
#2 of 12 in Outdoors in Vigo
#Beach, #Nature / Park
Nestled into the Galician coastline near the town of Vigo, Playa Vao is one of the area’s finest beaches. Wander along the more than 650 m (2,132 ft) of extremely fine granite sand, or take a dip in the Atlantic. Bring a picnic to enjoy among the many dunes and clusters of plants along the shore, or relax at one of the nearby bars. Parking is available near the beach and the area is connected with a wooden boardwalk, making for easy travel by foot. To visit Playa Vao and other attractions in Vigo, use our Vigo road trip planning app .
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  • By pablologueira On March 16, 2018
    The ride was very nice, it has a very nice evening. Very close to the Centre, and the surrounding area are also worth.
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  • By loli52 On January 24, 2018
    Live near the beach is white sand and crystal clear waters, has trees with lawn ideal if you want to spend the whole day, it has restaurants and parking N
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  • By Susana S On January 22, 2018
    Beautiful beach with views of Cies. Very near Vigo. Public transport takes you and 10 minutes from Vigo
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