10 Things to Do in Vigo at Night

Definitely among the best things to do in Vigo, a night out is mentioned, no matter if it is a tour of the architecture of Vigo, or an endless weekend party, Vigo offers an atmosphere for all tastes, from quiet plans to other much more daring ones.

I want to show you some of my favorite plans not only in the city of Vigo itself, but also in the surrounding cities like Tui and Pontevedra. In the case of Vigo city, you won 't believe the kind of plans you can make, that if you let yourself go, you might end up on the coast fishing by the light of the street lamps.

Both day and night in Pontevedra is an excellent time to visit this town and embark on one of the best excursions from Vigo to get to know and enjoy it to the fullest. But as soon as the night begins to fall, the bars in the historic center start to fill with life and people who want to eat and have a drink.

Once you know this, you will surely love to know the town of Pontevedra and its cobbled streets at night, to know how is its nightlife. The night in Pontevedra starts with some albariños and with the tasting of the traditional Vigo food in the different restaurants of typical Spanish food.

This is the main attraction of the city at night, but you can also see how the different buildings in this town are illuminated during the night. Pontevedra is a lively town at night, which offers live music in many of its venues and also boasts an excellent gastronomic offer.

Interesting details

• Price: A full meal in a high-class restaurant can cost around 20 to 25 euros per person, so a tapas can cost considerably less.
• Hours: You can do this plan from the afternoon until late at night when the restaurants are still open.
• How to get there: To get to Pontevedra you can go by private car or you can take an excursion that will take you to this place in the afternoon.

The town of Bouzas is not only to visit during the day, you can also go there at night to enjoy its promenade located at the north end of town. One of the best things about enjoying the early evening in this place is the quality of its tapas and the freshness of its wines.

On the other hand, the view at the Paseo Litoral de Bouzas in the evening hours is really one of the best you will see in this town. The promenade has an approximate extension of 3 kilometers, so this can qualify as a good walk if what you want is a place to walk a little and clear your mind. It is one of the most peaceful plans.

About tapas, there are some restaurants that are located in a part of the promenade and are one of the best bets to start the night, thanks to the crowded atmosphere and the rich gastronomic offer that these places offer.

Interesting details

• Price: The price range for eating in Bouzas promenade can be between 5 and 18 euros per plate. Some restaurants can cost more or less.
• Opening hours: Generally these restaurants start operating from 12:00, to welcome the afternoon and evening.
• How to get there: To get to the Bouzas promenade you have to enter the town of Bouzas, which you can do by private car or take a private tour from Vigo to Bouzas. You can also arrive by public transport.

The old part of the city is perhaps one of the most special places to spend a night out. It is in this special place where the party starts in Vigo. With a multiple gastronomic offer and places with good music, the Casco Vello becomes the first choice of the Vigueans to start with the celebration.

The best bars in town, traditional tapas at very good prices and the most fashionable international drinks, as well as the latest music hits are part of what you can experience in the Casco Vello. It is a true "all in one" option if you want to live a high level nightlife experience.

The atmosphere can change considerably from one place to another. In some you can enjoy tapas in open-air terraces to enjoy the view. In other environments you can listen to music of all genres, while other spaces are intended for the presentation of concerts. Whatever your taste, in Casco Vello you have to choose from.

Interesting details

• Price: Visiting Casco Vello at night is priceless. The different venues set their own prices according to the season and the type of atmosphere they offer.
• Hours: You can go to Casco Vello to enjoy the nightlife from after 20:00.
• How to get there: To get to Casco Vello at night, I recommend you to do it by private car or cab, to make sure you can get back.

The terraces of Playa Samil always end up being an excellent choice if you want to start the night and are looking for a quiet activity. On the shore of this beach you can get terraces with good restaurants open until late at night, where you can come for some tapas and drinks.

In addition, the view from Samil beach is one of the best in the city. This beach is located a few kilometers from Vigo and is one of the best options to enjoy the urban coast. You can start the tour by taking a leisurely stroll along the beach and then drinking wine and eating tapas on the terraces, or vice versa.

This is one of the best plans especially if you go with your partner, of course it is also a good plan to do with your family, just before returning to your place of accommodation to rest. The gastronomic offer that can be found in this place is one of the best in Vigo, generally full of traditional Spanish food.

Interesting details

• Price: Eating something at Samil beach, having some drinks and tasting some tapas, can have an approximate price of between 9 and 25 euros, depending on the dish.
• Opening hours: Generally the restaurants in this place usually open from 10:00 and close around 23:00.
• How to get there: To get to this place you can drive by private car from the center of Vigo to Samil beach along Beiramar Avenue. You can also take public transport or go on a guided tour to this place.

The Churruca is one of the best known and most crowded party atmospheres every weekend night in Vigo. This being the case, there is no better place to recommend for partying in the city than this one. It is a street very close to the historic center of Vigo, where it is possible to find a lot of restaurants.

As well as you can see different restaurants, it is also possible to find any number of places to enjoy the night, listen to music and celebrate with friends. Of course, you have to know that this place is alternative music, so if you like rock, reggae or indie music, the visit is almost mandatory.

Each venue on this street can have its own personal style, which you will notice as soon as you enter. Most of them offer free admission, and you only have to pay for your consumption inside.

Interesting details

• Price: The entrance to the locals is free most of the time. Parking costs approximately 9 euros. The consumption inside depends on the menu and the offer of each restaurant.
• Hours: You can go to the Churruca from after 18:00 to enjoy the nightlife that takes place in the place.
• How to get there: To get there you can drive a private car to the place and park very close to the street in question, or you can also go by cab.

Many of the best tours of Vigo show the architectural beauty that floods the city. But at night the great monuments, sculptures and buildings of the city turn into other shades, they have their own illumination and shine by themselves, so in this tour you will have the opportunity to know that particular night glow.

Depending on what you want to see inside the city, there are free tours that are ideal for getting to know the architecture of Vigo at night. The Concello de Vigo also offers the possibility of self-guided tours, using the QR codes that appear on each of the historic buildings.

The information you need to know about each of the places you are going to visit will be contained in the information booklet that you will have available at all times on your phone. These tours offered by the Concello are free and the recommendation is to take the self-guided tour in the early evening.

Details of interest

• Price: These types of tours are usually free of charge.
• Schedule: If you do the free tour of Vigo, you will have to coordinate the schedule with your guide. If you do a self-guided free tour, then you can do it at any time you want.
• How to get there: I recommend you to do the tour by private car, or you can also do it on foot because most of the architectural works to be visited are located in the center of Vigo.

Strolling around the Real Club Nautico Marina is one of the best things to do at night because you can see the gardens that are located in the avenues by the sea, definitely one of the most peaceful experiences to start the night. In these landscaped areas you can take all the pictures and selfies you want.

It is also an excellent walk to see the fishing work of amateur people who choose this place to fish for cuttlefish. It is a beautiful scene to admire because all this happens under the light of the street lamps.

If you dare to do it and you have the implements for it, you can also try to catch some fish. To practice fishing in this place in an amateur way you have to have everything you are going to need because there are no fishing implements for rent in the place. It is a trip that you can even include among the best things to see and do in Vigo with children.

Interesting details

• Price: It is priceless to go and enjoy the fishing enthusiasts, neither is it priceless to try to catch some fish on your own.
• Hours: From late afternoon until late at night you can do this tour. Although to see amateurs, you will have to make the trip around 20:00.
• How to get there: You can get there by private car because there is parking nearby. You can also do it by public transport that leaves you very close.

Alameda is one of the quietest places to visit at night. During the late afternoon and early evening, it is possible to get different pubs open to offer a good night atmosphere, although quiet and without much musical variety.

Before night falls, it is possible to walk along the Alameda with the kids, one of the best activities to do with children in Vigo after work. Even if you are just passing through and as a tourist in Vigo, this is still a good plan to spend the early hours of the night.

As for the pubs, they usually begin to open from 18:00 or 19:00, to offer a quiet, stately but also very active atmosphere. The gastronomic offer is quite varied, you will not only find traditional Spanish food, but also restaurants with Latin, Hawaiian and other flavors.

Interesting details

• Price: The prices of tapas in these pubs can be between 4 and 18 euros.
• Hours: You can find pubs open after 19:00 and until late at night.
• How to get there: To get to the Alameda you can use public transport and you can also use a private car, because near these pubs you can find parking lots.

Just like Churruca street, Arenal street also has its own charm that can hypnotize everyone who visits it. It is an excellent place to spend a night out with all the musical premieres of the moment. It is an exclusive area for dancing, partying and drinks. The nightlife of Arenal is definitely the best to enjoy if you want a night out of control.

Most of the locals located in this street offer different types of tapas with national and imported ingredients. They also offer multiple drinks to liven up the stay of locals and visitors who come to Arenal in search of fun and night entertainment. Going to this party street is an excellent plan to go with friends or with your partner.

One of the rhythms that you will find without fail in this street is the most fashionable Latin music. Generally this street is active during every weekend, from Thursday to Saturday. There is no dress code, but I recommend you to dress up for a party if you want to have a good time in this popular street.

Details of interest

• Price: Each of the locals charge a different entrance fee according to the type of atmosphere they offer. Dining and tapas can be priced between 8 and 30 euros, depending on the place.
• Hours: You can enjoy the activity of this street from 19:00 onwards, almost always until dawn.
• How to get there: To get to Arenal you can do it by private car, because there is parking nearby. You can also arrive by cab, to ensure that you can return home comfortably.

Boat trips are the order of the day in Vigo, especially because of the possibility of sailing along the city's estuary, so if there's one thing you can do during the night it's to get on a boat to enjoy the best parties on board.

But not only do you have to attend a party, you can also have your own romantic date aboard a boat on the Vigo estuary. This is one of the best experiences you can live in the city, whether you go with friends or with your partner.

To live this experience you have two alternatives, the first one is to rent a boat and sail along the estuary. The second option is to go on a boat trip around Vigo, fully guided and with crew.

Details of interest

• Price: From 85 to 350 euros can cost a boat trip at sunset, depending on the conditions.
• Schedule: The schedule can be coordinated with the person with whom you will do the trip in case it is guided. If it is on your own, you must coordinate the schedule with the person who will rent you the boat.
• How to get there: To go out on a party or a night trip on a boat through the Vigo estuary, you have to get to the port and to do so you can go by private car or arrive by cab or public transport.