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Castrelos Park (Vigo)

186 Avenida de Castrelos, Vigo, Galicia

Description

Castrelos Park is Vigo's largest urban park (24ha), it was developed around the Castrelos Palace that now houses the Pazo Quiñones de León Museum. It comprises the landscaped gardens of the palace, a promenade along the banks of the Lagares river, a lake with ducks and swans, sports infrastructure, and a playground.

Access & Transport

The park is about 3km south from the historical centre of town, in the Castrelos neighbourhood. There are some parking spaces. Vigo is 90km south of Santiago de Compostela (90mins by train), 160km from A Coruña, and 150km north of Porto (Portugal).

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

The most popular park in the city according to online reviewers who enjoy the well-cared for gardens, the shaded promenades in the summer, and the playground for families. It also seems to attract some joggers and the main drawback is that parking spots can often be full.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and improves the quality of life of residents

Conclusion

This park is an inviting place to take a break for residents or if you happen to be in Vigo but we would not rate or describe it as a tourist attraction with the exception of the museum inside.

Key positive

Plenty of shade and children's playground

Nice gardens section

Key negative

Not very large and not central

Suitability

No restrictions / accessible

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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