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Praia de Rodas
A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Nigrán
Galicia, Spain · Europe
About Nigrán
Nigrán is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Baiona, 12km from Praia de Rodas.
Nigrán is in Galicia, Spain, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Baiona, about 5 km away.
Nigrán (Spanish pronunciation: [niˈɣɾan], Galician: [niˈɣɾaŋ]) is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Vigo and the Vigo metropolitan area. Nigrán has an area of 35 square kilometres (14 sq mi), with a population ofRead more
approximately 18,000 people divided into seven parishes: Nigrán, Panxón, San Pedro, Parada, Camos, Chandebrito and Priegue. Nigran's population practically triples in the summer months. It is on the Atlantic coast of Spain and is considered a summer destination for tourists due to its beaches and mild summer weather.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nigrán?
Within an hour or so of Nigrán: Praia de Rodas (12 km), Cies Islands (13 km), Combarro (33 km), Espigueiros do Soajo (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Nigrán?
The nearest famous roads are Circuito da Boavista, Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão) and N222 Peso da Regua to Pinhao.
Where is Nigrán?
Nigrán is in Galicia, Spain, about 5 km from Baiona.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,021
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Galicia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 42.1415, -8.8066
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Nigrán
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Cies Islands
An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Combarro
A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Espigueiros do Soajo
Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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