Vigo and its surroundings boast a rich natural, architectural, and cultural heritage, making it possible to film almost any kind of audiovisual production in extraordinary locations.

Vigo is the largest city in Galicia and the heart of the Rías Baixas. A maritime city with an indefatigable and entrepreneurial spirit, it combines its vibrant urban life with one of Galicia’s most beautiful natural landscapes: its stunning Ria and the Cíes Islands.

In Vigo, the architecture is also noteworthy, offering great diversity. The industrial landscape is particularly appealing for film shoots, starting with the famous Port of Vigo, the largest fresh fish port in Europe, its container dock, and the canning industries that revolve around it. There are also the shipyards, another space filled with potential. Moreover, Vigo showcases fascinating architecture reflecting the 19th-century splendour, rationalism in the modern city, a beautiful old town, and avant-garde examples like its university campus. All this contrasts with the nearby rural areas rich in nature, allowing for a wide variety of locations within a short distance.

And, of course, its numerous beaches, one of Vigo’s main attractions. They cater to all tastes: wild, family-friendly, nudist… not to mention the paradisiacal beaches of the Cíes Islands, especially the Rodas Beach. These are fine, white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters.

Vigo also has fantastic parks near the city centre, such as the O Castro mountain, Castrelos park, the Alameda, and the A Guía mountain. There are also several forest parks offering unparalleled views of the city and the Ria.

The climate is another significant draw for production companies coming to Vigo. The city boasts the best weather conditions in Galicia year-round. It benefits from a microclimate providing more clear days and milder temperatures than the rest of the region, ideal conditions for filming. And it’s one of the few areas that escape most heatwaves in summer, making filming still feasible.

Facilities for productions

The Vigo Film Office handles shooting permits with the city council in a straightforward, agile, and flexible manner. We also advise production companies on location scouting and provide contacts for all kinds of auxiliary services and top-notch technicians. All the advisory services, film permit management, public road occupation or street closures, and reservations for film vehicles are free of charge.

Vigo is well-connected with a high-speed train link to Madrid and three airports (Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, and Oporto). It’s also worth noting its proximity to Portugal, opening up a world of co-production opportunities. We offer a broad range of hotels with an excellent price-quality ratio, plus exquisite cuisine renowned throughout Spain. The Vigo Film Office sources the best hotel deals for film crews and provides various quotes to production teams.

Successful shoots

Over the years, Vigo has been the backdrop for significant films. Focusing on recent years, the city has hosted shoots for major platform releases like “Un asunto privado” (Amazon Prime, 2022), “Un hombre de acción” (Netflix, 2022), and “Agua seca” (HBO, 2020). We can confidently say that all these crews were delighted with the support received from the city council through the Vigo Film Office and the many possibilities offered by the city and its surroundings, many still undiscovered and underused in the film industry. Moreover, they have appreciated the peace and respect found in the area. There aren’t as many shoots here as in other cities that are already saturated, so locals are genuinely pleased when there’s a shoot and go out of their way to be accommodating.