Vigo Ria and is an estuary in Galicia, Spain. It is the southernmost ria of the Rías Baixas. It is located in the south of the province of Pontevedra, and extends in a northeast direction over a distance of 35 kilometres from its mouth at Cape Silleiro to the deepest point in Arcade, with a maximum width of 7 km and the narrowest in the Strait of Rande, at 700 m. Its …Vigo Ria and is an estuary in Galicia, Spain. It is the southernmost ria of the Rías Baixas. It is located in the south of the province of Pontevedra, and extends in a northeast direction over a distance of 35 kilometres from its mouth at Cape Silleiro to the deepest point in Arcade, with a maximum width of 7 km and the narrowest in the Strait of Rande, at 700 m. Its western entrance is protected by the Cies Islands, which are part of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands which is within the islands of Toralla and San Simon. It borders to the north with the Morrazo Peninsula. In the extreme south lies the Bay of Baiona. Its easy access, depth and calm waters make the Vigo estuary an ideal retreat for sailing and water sports.
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