Hiking

Discover Vigo’s nature trails

Do you like hiking? Would you like to go on nature trails through southern Galicia during your vacation? Stop hesitating, grab your backpack and dare to discover Vigo’s nature trails. There’s a wide selection of hiking trails in Vigo, due to the fact that it’s surrounded by beautiful mountains. It would be impossible to recommend only one; they are all truly fantastic...

If you’re travelling to Vigo with your family, the best option is hiking in the city’s forest parks, like Saiáns or Bembrive, since they have easy trails and picnic areas.

For a trip to Vigo with friends, we suggest the following: dare to explore one of Vigo’s great trails, only suitable for experienced hikers.

If you like walking by the sea, there are plenty of routes along the coast of Vigo, like the Senda Azul (Blue Trail). If you’re an expert hiker and a historical route enthusiast, the Portuguese St. James Way passes through Vigo on its coastal variant; you can start your journey here, and walk through the beautiful Rías Baixas.

And if you don’t have a lot of time, you can always hike the city’s urban parks trails, like in O Castro Mountain, where you’ll be immersed in nature without leaving the centre.

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