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Playa Vao, Vigo

4.8
#2 of 17 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 mandrespzs
    Good sand, good views, good equipations. It haves a full recovered dune system Best urban beach in galicia  more »
  • By alberto p
    It´s a marvelous beach with white sand and not to much people. Almost a familiar beach. The same persons every year and a good place to walk in and out the water  more »
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  • By edu roca
    Amazing Arenal, has the whitest sand Q you can find. Large and youthful Beach, plenty of parking although in summer it's crazy. Kitesurfing is Also practiced with North wind but days counted! They Want to ban it because they say it's harmful to the environment!
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  • By JoseAn Anton
    Spectacular beach, with very fine white sand. Very quiet place
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