Vigo Zoo

Vigo Zoo today with an enclosure that simulates the darkness to watch during the day to nocturnal species. Nocturama, which is as have been baptized into space, can observe the habits and behavior of these animals at night.


In the center is able to observe species such as bats, kinkajous, owls, and bushbabies petauros in full activity, animals living in the darkness beyond the reach of our sight.

The Council of Vigo has invested in creating the campus of Nocturama 100,000 euros and will employ five people, from municipal employment workshops. Councilman Vigo, Abel Caballero, has used his visit to A Madroa to claim a subsidy for the regional government since the center is funded solely by the town council.

Samil beach

samil

Samil beach is an areal Vigo, in the parish of Navia, with a length of about 3 kilometers. It borders the beach of La Fuente (Alcabre) put north and the Lagares river mouth south pole.

The area is divided into two distinct parts to the north and south by a group of rocks that are attached to the earth in forming a tumbling Baixamar. These rocks are called burning. The northern half is called beach Laxon, Laxe beach and Playa Azul. The southern half is called Samil beach being situated opposite the neighborhood of even the name. The southern end of areal, at the mouth of the river Lagares, called The Fox, The Fox and Cabo de la Vieja.

Castro Park

Parque do Castro (Vigo)


If Vigo is defined by the inclination of the streets toward the sea, mountain, O Castro (149 m) is one of those high points from which we can capture of the river with his eyes. A lesson in history and scenery hung from the green belt in the heart of the city.
Although there is vehicular access, the main climb on foot part of the Praza do Rei beside the city hall, where up to 70 years was preserved castle of San Sebastian that currently are only visible fragments of the wall. A large staircase with landings and viewpoints favor a relaxed climb. The best known is the monument of the anchors dedicated to the memory of the galleons sunk in 1702 at the Battle of Rande. Five guns recovered from shipwrecks complete the decoration of the source.
If we choose the western slope, we fort that gives the area its name. The prehistoric settlement surprised by the proximity to the houses at the same time protected from the bustling modern Vigo. It is partially excavated buildings predominantly circular. This part of the park is occupied by a large pine forest.
Without doubt, the top of the hill, dominated by the strength that is completely preserved, is one of the points of greatest interest to the visitor. In the perimeter there are multiple elements of the old defensive construction in a landscaped and provided with a central fountain. The panoramic view over the bay, bird's eye view of the harbor and boats to help us understand the historical and current importance of the port of Vigo, especially in the fisheries sector worldwide.
Until we can follow the path of the leafy botanical Castro park which indicates a route for more than thirty different species. It mainly extends along the southern side and the Paseo Rosalía de Castro, which surrounds the center of the park and connects several hotel establishments.
In the eastern slope or Paseo de los Cedros find the children's play area called Charlie Rivel park as well as other items hidden in the environment as the water tank.