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Playa Samil

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Playa Samil is an urban beach in Vigo, Galicia, beside the mouth of the Lagares River.

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Playa Samil — Samil Beach with low tide, rocks and hills across the bay Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Playa Samil — Samil Beach with low tide, rocks and hills across the bayPlaya Samil — Wide view of Samil's beach beneath the wooded hillsPlaya Samil — Samil's rocky shoreline and curving beach at duskPlaya Samil — Sunset over the sea from Samil's dark shorelinePlaya Samil — Two people walk along Samil Beach beneath umbrellas in rainPlaya Samil — Samil's beach and pine covered headland in coastal mistPlaya Samil — Colorful boat resting on Samil's sandy shorelinePlaya Samil — Samil's shoreline seen from beneath tall coastal treesPlaya Samil — Clouds gather over Samil's broad beach and tidal flatsPlaya Samil — Crowds and beach umbrellas fill Samil Beach on a sunny dayPlaya Samil — Historic black and white view of Samil Beach and its shore

Shorts

Why go

  • The shoreline promenade, with three public swimming pools and garden areas.
  • Views of the Cíes Islands and sunsets over the sea.

With kids

  • Playgrounds are available at the beach.
  • Picnic areas and public swimming pools are available.

Tips for your visit

  • Showers and picnic areas are available along the beach.
  • Playgrounds, public swimming pools and a skating rink are among the beach facilities.
  • Museo do Mar and Verbum are nearby, along with cafés, clubs and dining places.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 1,250 metres

    The beach is 1,250 metres long and 60 metres wide.

    Samil Beach - Wikipedia

  2. Its northern end is the beach’s most natural area.

    Playa de Samil - Wikipedia

Don't miss

  • Cíes IslandsLook out to the islands from the beach.The shoreline
  • Mouth of the Lagares RiverThe river reaches the sea at the beach’s west end.West end of the beach

How to get there

  • BusVitrasa lines L10, C15A, C15B and C15C connect Playa Samil with Vigo year-round.
  • BusLine C3 runs in summer; night lines CN1 and CN2 also serve the beach.
  • CarRoad access is available via the Vigo-Bayona road and Avenida de Samil, with large parking areas nearby.

Accessibility

  • Sea bathing support for people with physical disabilities

Sources: Samil Beach - Wikipedia · Playa de Samil - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Vigo

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How do I get to Playa Samil from Vigo?

Vitrasa lines L10, C15A, C15B and C15C run year-round. Line C3 runs in summer, and CN1 and CN2 are night routes.

Is there parking at Playa Samil?

Large parking areas are located near the beach, along the Vigo-Bayona road and Avenida de Samil.

Are children welcome at Playa Samil?

The beach has playgrounds, picnic areas and public swimming pools.

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