Located in Vigo, Spain, Beach Vao is an urban beach situated approximately 5 km away from the city center. The beach is renowned for its pristine white sand and clear, deep turquoise sea, making it the best urban beach in the region. The surrounding area is green, with natural shade from trees and rocky cliffs.
Although the beach is clean, it can become crowded during the peak season. Visitors can enjoy convenient parking, restaurants, and sports facilities on the beach.
There are also nearby attractions, including the ruins of the ancient Roman villa, Villa Romana de Toralla. The ideal time to visit is between May and October when the water and air temperature are most comfortable.
Beach Vao is easily accessible via regular bus route No.11.
Visitor reviews highlight that visitors enjoy the great views and relaxing atmosphere of the beach, with some mentioning the opportunity to learn windsurfing at Beachescola. However, some visitors complain about poor service, uncomfortable seating, and minor inconveniences such as waiting to enter or not being allowed to smoke.
Visitors to Vao Beach often stay in the nearby city of Vigo, which offers a variety of accommodation options and easy access to the beach via public transport. Many people include Vao Beach as part of a broader itinerary exploring the natural and historical attractions of the surrounding area, such as the Villa Romana de Toralla.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 42.1989626 / Longitude: -8.7881044
Vao is located in Vigo. The following map of Vao shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 8.9°C/16.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 16.7°C |
| Sea Temperature | 14.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 5.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 30% |
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| Rainfall | 0.5 mm |
| Rain Duration | 6 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 08:55/18:02 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 2.35 |
| Cloud Cover | 39% |
| Speed | 8.9 km/h |
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| Gusts | 21.2 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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