Stadium guide

Abanca Balaídos

Vigo, Espagne

29 000 seats Opened in 12/1928 Football

Celta Vigo

Celta de Vigo II

Key facts

Stadium Tour and Museum

Abanca-Balaidos stadium is named after commercial sponsorship reasons. The name Balaidos is a deformation of "Abeladios" which means hazelnut trees, which were abundant in this location.

It is home to Real Club Celta de Vigo.

Former name: Stadium de Balaídos

Access Tours

Ticketing & tickets

Balaidos stadium stands:

Tribuna (North)
Rio (South)
Marcador Centenario (East end)
Gol (West end)

Access, transport & parking

Stadium addressAvenida de Balaídos, 36210 Vigo, Espagne

Directions

How to get to Abanca Balaidos by public transport?

🚍 Bus Lines 11, 16 and 7

Stops "Manuel de Castro 23" / "Fragoso 86" / "Florida Avenue 117" / "Avda Castelao 65" / "Avda Castrelos 202"

Practical info

From Vigo coach station, Bus 23 takes you to the stadium.

From Vigo-Guixar train station, take Bus 16.

From Peinador airport, take Bus C9A to Travesia de Vigo then bus 23.

For all these buses, get off at the "Manuel de Castro" stop located 2 minutes from the stadium.

Is it possible to visit Abanca Balaidos stadium?

🏟️ Yes, tours of Abanca Balaidos and the Centenary Museum are organised. Book online via this link.

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Where to stay in Vigo?

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How to travel to Vigo?

🚌 Long-distance buses are a practical and economical option. FlixBus offers several regular connections to the city at affordable prices. Timetables and bookings available online by clicking here (affiliate link supporting Stadium Traveller)

Accommodation

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Lockers

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Tourism around the stadium

👀 What to do / What to see in Vigo?

Explore the old town of Vigo (Casco Vello), streets lined with camellia trees, artisan workshops and fountains,
"Principe" is Vigo's shopping street,
"O Progreso" one of the most traditional markets

☀️ Stroll through the Bouzas maritime quarter, its coastal atmosphere, old town with lively terraces, tapas bars and views over Vigo Bay,

Crossing the Rande Bridge or boat excursions 🛥️ allow you to admire the Iles Cies 🏝️ off the coast of Vigo,

Seafood lovers must not miss the oyster street (Rua da Pedra), tasting guaranteed.

🌊 End with a break on the white sand beaches.