Samil Beach
Praia de Samil
Vigo's largest city beach, with nearly 2 km of white sand, a wide seafront promenade, pools and sports facilities, facing the Cíes Islands.
Samil Beach lies on the southwest edge of Vigo. It is about 1.7 km long, with fine white sand that holds Blue Flag certification. Behind it run a broad seafront avenue, public pools, a skate park, basketball courts and a children's play area, making it the summer hub for Vigo residents. The beach faces Vigo Bay and the Cíes Islands, and the sunsets over the water are beautiful. Following the promenade south leads to the Galician Museum of the Sea in Alcabre and more small coves. The bus from the city center takes about 20 minutes; on summer weekends it gets crowded and parking is hard.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museo do Mar de Galicia
- Castrelos Park & Pazo Quiñones de León
- Castro Fortress Park
- Casco Vello & Rúa da Pescadería
- Vigo Christmas Lights
- Cabo Home & Costa da Vela
- Baiona: Monterreal Fortress & Pinta Replica
- Cíes Islands & Rodas Beach