Spain

Vigo

Vigo sits on Spain’s Atlantic coast in Galicia, serving as a practical gateway to the region’s diving scene. While the city itself is not a primary dive hub, several nearby shore dives, wreck sites, and pelagic-friendly reefs are accessible from Vigo through day trips and local centers. The local dive scene is modest but reliable, with a few centers offering courses, gear rental, and boat dives to nearby sites along the Bay of Biscay. For freshwater diving, access is limited to nearby quarry or river options further inland; the city’s terrain and coastal access make it more of a travel base than a top dive destination.

Essential information for traveling in Spain

About Spain

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Balearic Sea...
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Languages
ES
Demonym
Spanish
Phone prefix
+34

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
MAD BCN AGP SVQ AGT

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Vigo

Nearby Dive Sites (9)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vigo

The best time to dive in Vigo

The best months to dive in Vigo are from May to September. Temperatures are confortable (16-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
10 °C 13 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
10 °C 14 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
10 °C 14 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 16 °C 5/10
05 - May
16 °C 17 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 19 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
22 °C 17 °C 9/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 18 °C 9/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
16 °C 16 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
11 °C 16 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 14 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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