10 Things to do in Vigo with Kids

Taking a trip to Vigo with children is not a bad idea, in fact, in this busy city there are many plans to do with them, no matter what time of the year you go. From January to December you will be able to find things to do that they will enjoy.

Visiting the zoo is one of the best things to see and do in Vigo, especially when you go with children. Giant slides, skate parks and quiet bike rides are a must for that family visit in Vigo, because they are also adapted to the age of each child.

The O Grove Aquarium is one of the best options for plans to do with children in Pontevedra, near the city of Vigo, and this is thanks to the large number of marine species that you can see in the place. If time permits, you will also be able to see many birds of prey that are sheltered inside the aquarium.

This is one of the best places to visit with children thanks to the exhibits of the larger marine animals, which are the ones that usually impress children. It is a good plan to do on weekdays and also during the weekend.

Among the species that you can see in this place are those that live in the Rias Baixas and also in the Atlantic. I recommend you to leave enough time to visit the aquarium, in fact, this is one of the best activities that I recommend you to do in Pontevedra once you have done a good tour around the historic center.

Interesting details

• Price: Children under 4 years old get in for free, while tickets for the rest of the public can be priced between 10 and 14 euros.
• Hours: Schedules may vary according to the month of the year, which is why I recommend you check the website to check the schedules before visiting the aquarium.
• Location: It is located in Punta Moreiras in O Grove, in the Pontevedra area.

Although unknown to many locals, Castrelos Park is one of the most beautiful attractions for children and adults within the city of Vigo itself. It is a large enough park that houses a large number of trees and plants inside. Thanks to this amount of vegetation, it is considered a botanical garden.

But it is not only trees that you will see inside this natural park, but there are many small attractions inside the park areas, so that children can have fun. Swings, slides and other mechanical attractions are available within the park for all ages.

In addition to these rides, you can also find other beautiful and interesting places within the extension of Castrelos Park, such as the Castrelos bridge and the pond, as well as the paths on the sides of the Lagares river, which lead to the Samil beach, which is one of the closest to the urban area of Vigo.

Details of interest

• Price: Admission is free, so you don't have to pay anything to enter the park.
• Opening hours: Castrelos Park is open 24 hours a day, so you can visit it at any time.
• Location: It is located in the central area of the city of Vigo, so it is one of the lungs of the city.

The Briz Farm, also called the Park of the Senses is one of the most fun and original places to visit with children, thanks to the number of trees in its territory. It is a place to find and discover the aroma of different plants such as jasmine and other flowers.

This place is ideal to be in contact with nature, not only talking about trees and flowers, but also the fauna that inhabits the place, different animals of various popular and traditional species of Galicia. The lakes and the slide area for children, is the part of the park that they will like the most so it is a place without waste.

Inside the farm you can find at least three buildings: the main house, the house of the cellars and the house of the landlords. Each of these structures are located in the middle of all the splendor of the farm, which also has areas of fruit trees. It is an ideal plan after a monumental tour of the historic center of Pontevedra.

Details of interest

• Price: It is free admission, so you do not need to pay anything to go with the children.
• Hours: It is open every day from 9:00 to 20:00.
• Location: It is located on Rúa da Costa in the area of Marín in Pontevedra.

The parks in the city of Vigo are very fashionable lately, they are a lot of parks for children, with slides and other similar attractions, which are located in the different squares and avenues of the city of Vigo. Some of them can reach up to 7 meters high.

In these urban parks you can find slides for all sizes and ages, for small children and also for teenagers or older children. One of the advantages of these urban parks is that they do not have an entrance fee and you can go as many times as you want and at the time you want.

It is a good plan to always include in your outings with children if you are going to visit Vigo in 4 days or more. The accessibility to the parks and the central location of each one of them is a great plus to have fun in them. There is no specific location of the parks because they are arranged in different locations of the city.

Details of interest

• Price: They are free admission, so you can go without paying anything.
• Hours: You can go at any time of the day because they are always open to the public.
• Location: They are located in different squares and avenues of Vigo.

The Vigo Zoo is one of the attractions that children love the most, not only because of the large number of animal species they see during the tour of the facilities, but also because it is an outdoor place where they learn about the different species that inhabit the place.

Another of the advantages that this zoo has for the enjoyment of children, is that they offer a large number of workshops for them, where they can learn more about the characteristics of the fauna, and do fun activities in the company of their parents, other children and those responsible for offering these workshops.

Among the species you can see at the zoo are mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arachnids, myriapods and insects. But children will also love to see the large number of plants that are sheltered in this place, which are divided between herbs, trees and shrubs.

Details of interest

• Price: Children up to 2 years old are free. General admission tickets can be priced up to 3.60 euros. There are also tickets with special prices, according to the condition of each visitor.
• Hours: The hours vary according to each month, although it is generally open from 11:00 to 19:00, from 11:00 to 19:30 or from 11:00 to 21:00.
• Location: It is located in the Plaza de los Leones in Vigo.

In itself the Museo do Mar de Galicia is a good place to visit with children because they love to see the large number of marine objects and artifacts from the history of the port of Vigo, but beyond that, there is a special space that they like even more and that is the aquarium.

In the aquarium of the Museum, which is undoubtedly one of the best museums in Vigo, you can find lots of marine species that inhabit the area of the Rias Baixas and the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best experiences you can find in the aquarium of this museum is the route that follows the samples of species.

When I talk about sample routes, I am referring to the way in which the different species are presented to visitors: first the species that live on the coasts, then those whose habitat is located in the Rías Baixas and finally those that live on the island. All this is well explained in the tour of the museum.

Interesting details

• Price: The general admission includes the visit to the museum and the aquarium and has an approximate cost of 3 euros per person. Children under 8 years old are free. Access only to the aquarium costs 2 euros.
• Hours: In winter it is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 14:00 and then between 17:00 and 19:00. In summer it opens from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 14:00 and between 17:00 and 20:00.
• Location: It is located on the coast of Vigo, very close to the town of Bouzas.

Skateboarding is a sport for teenagers, most of the time. That's why if you travel with children and teenagers to Vigo, and they like to practice with their skateboard or even with their bike, they can do it at the skate park in Navia.

The neighborhood of Barreiro is one of the places in Vigo where it is possible to find good tracks to practice skateboarding, BMX or skateboarding, being the one in Navia one of the best so far, which has a total of about 2,000 square meters. The best thing about this park is that it is divided into areas according to the difficulty of each of the tricks shown.

Another place where a skating rink has been set up for the most daring youngsters is in O Castro, a place you can visit with children and youngsters to spend a pleasant time sharing and practicing some of the trendiest urban sports.

Interesting details

• Price: The entrance to these parks is free.
• Hours: You can go at any time because it is open 24 hours.
• Location: The track is located in the Barreiro neighborhood in Vigo, you can get there by private car because there is place nearby to park.

Hiking trails are a real adventure for children, that's why one of the best plans you can do with them is to go into the Aloia mountain in the town of Tui. Something that will draw your attention to Mount Aloia to take the children, is that they have small and short trails, suitable for walking with them without tiring them too much.

One of the things that you and the children will like the most about visiting this place is that it has five viewpoints, where they can see incredible views of the Miño river. In addition, if you go with children who are interested in history and archaeological remains, this is one of the places where you can find this kind of sites.

If you go with a tour guide to see the archaeological sites within the park, you can learn about history beyond what can be seen with the naked eye. On the clearest days you can have panoramic views of the entire park, which is why this visit is one of the best things to see and do in Vigo in summer.

If you and your family are bike lovers, then you can come and enjoy the trails and paths suitable for leisurely bike rides. And beyond the entertainment for the kids, this is a place where you can breathe calm and tranquility. Before taking a stroll through the town of Tui, visit this place to get in touch with nature.

Details of interest

• Price: The entrance to this park is free.
• Hours: In summer you can go from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:30. In winter you can go from 10:00 to 14:00.
• Location: It is located in the region of Tui, where you can arrive by private car or cab. You can also go by public transport.

There are several places in Vigo where you can take the kids horseback riding. Horseback rides usually take you to some of the best places in the city, and always in the company of an expert guide who will be orienting you regarding the behavior of the horses and how to ride, in case you don't know how to do it.

The most popular horseback rides are the ones in Monte Galiñeiro and Mougas. The most fun of these rides is that you will be able to discover the most beautiful natural spots just outside the city. It is one of the best activities to do with children during the weekend because it is an activity that they enjoy and at the same time it is relaxing.

Generally the horseback riding routes last between an hour and an hour and a half. It is also popular to do the Monte Aloia route, where you can ride through the whole park on horseback.

Details of interest

• Price: Horseback riding can cost approximately 20 euros for an hour ride per person. In case you want a two-hour ride, you would have to pay around 40 euros and at least 55 if you want a three-hour ride. Although these prices may vary according to the company offering these services.
• Schedule: You can coordinate the schedule with the company with which you are going to hire the horseback riding service, according to the available schedules.
• Location: The start of the trip depends on the route you want to choose for the ride.

The forest of Aldán is a hidden gem of the Rías Baixas. It is located very close to Vigo, so I consider traveling to this destination one of the best excursions from Vigo. In this case, it is a park that is called enchanted forest. Already with the name the children automatically want to know it.

Inside the forest there are many things to see and photograph, including trails with lush trees, lush vegetation and especially small buildings that look like something out of a fairy tale. This place leaves a lot to the imagination and is one of those spaces to get lost for a whole morning and get to know it.

What brings the magical feature to this place is undoubtedly the castle of O Frendoal, a construction that was left half-built and was intended to serve as a castle for the Counts of Canalejas. Nowadays it is in a state of abandonment, tucked in the undergrowth and only its fortified façade remains, a perfect setting for imagining magical stories and legends.

Details of interest

• Price: There is no fee to enter this place.
• Hours: You can enter at any time you want.
• Location: It is located in the area of Cangas, half an hour from Vigo, so you can get there by private car or cab.