Monte do Castro, Vigo, Historic summit in Vigo, Spain
Monte do Castro rises 147 meters above sea level, featuring multiple walking paths that lead to observation points overlooking Vigo and the Atlantic Ocean.
The mountain served as a strategic defense point during the Spanish Succession War, with the Castle of San Sebastian constructed on its peak in the 18th century.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered 45 stone structures from pre-Roman settlements, dating between the sixth and second centuries AD on the mountain slopes.
The park remains open 24 hours daily without entrance fees, with educational panels along the trails explaining the local flora, fauna, and historical significance.
The mountain houses a monument dedicated to seafaring heroes at its summit, commemorating the naval battles fought in the waters of Vigo.
Location: Vigo
GPS coordinates: 42.23177,-8.72595
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
El Sireno
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The Horses
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Castro fortress
132 m
Castillo de San Sebastián
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Afundación Theatre
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Castro de Vigo
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Museum of Contemporary Art, Vigo
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Edificio El Moderno
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Edificio Simeón
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Teatro Circo Tamberlick
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Church of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Vigo
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Edificio Aurora Polar
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Casa de Estanislao Durán
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Edificio Pardo Labarta
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A Sede
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Colexio Compañía de María de Vigo
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Casco Viejo de la ciudad de Vigo
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Monument to Francisco Fernández del Riego
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Biblioteca-Centro de Documentación del MARCO, Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo
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Cruceiro do adro da Igrexa da Soidade de Vigo
305 m
Cruceiro da Fortaleza do Castro de Vigo
51 m
Chimeneas
435 m
Cruceiro do Castelo de San Sebastián
584 m
Biblioteca Teatro Afundación Vigo
683 m
Cruceiro de ánimas da Rúa Poboadores
632 m
Cruceiro da rúa Poboadores
542 m
Convento de San Francisco de Vigo
645 m
Casa consistorial de Vigo
507 mReviews
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