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Getting Around Vigo with Your Dog
🇪🇸Vigo, Spain·Updated 28 May 2026
Vigo is built on steep granite slopes, the harbourfront and Casco Vello sit at sea level while Castro park, the train station and most pet-friendly hotels are 100-200 m higher. Walking is feasible but tiring with a dog. VITRASA city buses accept only dogs in carriers; for longer journeys Renfe regional and Cercanías services connect Vigo to the rest of Galicia with progressive pet policies.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| VITRASA (City Bus) | Dogs are admitted only inside a closed pet carrier. Large dogs not in a carrier are not allowed on board. Assistance dogs travel free without a carrier. | 💡 |
| Renfe Cercanías / Media Distancia | Dogs of any size travel free on Cercanías and Media Distancia trains (Vigo-Pontevedra-Santiago-A Coruña axis). Dog must be on a short lead and muzzled if over 10 kg. ID chip and updated vaccination card required. | 💡 |
| Mar de Ons & Naviera Cíes Ferries | Dogs are NOT permitted on the Cíes Islands ferry routes (National Park, no pets allowed on the islands). Pet carriers up to 10 kg are accepted on the Mar de Ons routes to Cangas, Moaña and the Ría de Vigo crossings. Confirm pet policy at the ticket counter before boarding. | 💡 |
| Taxi & Ride-hailing | Most Vigo taxis accept dogs at the driver's discretion; always confirm with the driver before opening the door. Cabify operates in the city; pet policies vary by driver. Bring a clean blanket for the seat. | 💡 |
Walking the Steep City
Vigo's centre is laid out vertically: the cruise port and Casco Vello sit at sea level, while García Barbón, the Praza de Compostela and most hotels are 30-80 m above. The Castro park is at 180 m. There is an OUTDOOR ESCALATOR system (Rúa Río Tomás Alonso, Calvario) that climbs the steepest sections, free to use, but you must carry small dogs and big dogs on the wider stretches need very firm leash control to avoid pulling on the moving stair. Plan a flat route via the harbour-front Avenida da Beiramar for easier walking with a senior or short-legged dog.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Vigo
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Hotel Zenit Vigo
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NH Collection Vigo
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Hotel Ciudad de Vigo
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