Vigo Travel Guide

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Experience the charm of the largest city in Galicia, surrounded by the beautiful landscape drawn by the Vigo estuary and delight your taste buds with its excellent cuisine.

Find one of the fantastic Vigo holiday package deals to discover the pretty corners of this “cidade olívica”, or city of olives. Without a doubt, you'll be fascinated by Praza de America, with the impressive Porta do Atlantico sculpture, as well as the horses on Praza de España. On Porta do Sol, apart from exploring the city's historic centre, you'll find the most important cultural centres and museums, such as MARCO, Vigo's Museum of Contemporary Art.

Some say that Vigo is one of the greenest cities in Spain, so take advantage of an exclusive Vigo holiday package deal to see if it is true. You'll be captivated by its O Castro park, with a spectacular castle and gardens, as well as being the perfect vantage point for the best views over the estuary. The Castrelos park, with its impeccable French and English-style gardens won't disappoint either. What's more, it is home to the Pazo Quiñones de Leon museum, where you can admire 20th Galician art while you wander around the pazo, a typical Galician stately building.

If something defines Vigo, it is its impressive estuary, as the city is nourished by it in all senses so why not take a flight + hotel to Vigo package deal to discover it for yourself. You'll find pretty inlets and long sandy beaches, such as Samil, whose natural setting is exceptionally beautiful, as it is protected from afar by the Cies Islands natural park Come in summer and discover this spectacular park, where you can enjoy Rodas beach, dubbed one of the best in the world.

Undoubtedly, there is no better way to regain strength than with Galicia's cuisine. In Vigo, you can taste top quality seafood. Go to A Pedra market, in the heart of the old town, and sample the estuary's oysters, washed down with a good Albariño. What are you waiting for to find a cheap Vigo holiday? It won't be hard, as it is well communicated with the rest of the Iberian peninsula.

Where to stay in Vigo

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Casco Vello

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Casco Vello. You might want to make time for a stop at A Pedra Market or Plaza dos Pescadores.

Casco Vello
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Coia

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Coia. You might want to make time for a stop at Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa or Balaidos Stadium.

Coia

Bouzas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bouzas and surrounding area, you can visit Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa and Galicia Sea Museum.

Bouzas
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Saiáns

While visiting Saiáns, you might make a stop by sights like Praia do Portiño and Praia dos Muiños de Fortiñón.

Saiáns
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María Auxiliadora

While visiting María Auxiliadora, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Principe and Príncipe Street.

María Auxiliadora
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O Perpetuo Socorro

Though O Perpetuo Socorro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza America and Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa.

O Perpetuo Socorro
Occidental Vigo
Occidental Vigo
4 out of 5
Via Norte 10, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹5,450 per night from 7 May to 8 May
₹5,450
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
"I recently stayed at Occidental in Vigo during my visit to the city and was pleasantly surprised by my experience. The location was fantastic, right in the heart of Vigo with easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions.The room was spacious and clean, with modern amenities that made my stay ..."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2024

Occidental Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Samil, 15, Vigo
The price is ₹6,766 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹6,766
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Praia do Tombo do Gato ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Can’t wait to come again!
"Amazing from start to finish. Location is beautiful, easy parking, welcoming staff, beautiful rooms and amenities and delicious breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2023

Hotel Attica21 Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
4 out of 5
Rua de Garcia Barbon, 17-19, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹5,975 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹5,975
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (484 reviews)
"Close to both train stations, the hotel is ideal for a visit to Vigo."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

NH Collection Vigo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
3 out of 5
Camiño Real do Casal 20, Poio
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Poio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Monasterio de Poio and Praia do Padrón are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Definitely recommend for families
"Great host, comfortable apartment, all amenities available"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024

Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
Apartamentos Dena
Apartamentos Dena
2.5 out of 5
Lugar de Ameiro 25, Meano, Pontevedra
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Meano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a children's pool. Popular attractions Church of San Sebastian and Monastery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Me paraecio una excelente opcion calidad precio. Muy bueno la verdad todo"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2024

Apartamentos Dena
Recinto Hotelero As Casiñas
Recinto Hotelero As Casiñas
3 out of 5
Rúa Longan, 102, Cangas, Pontevedra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cangas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Rodeira Beach are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Nice chalets-quiet an new
"Best around for Cangas , Moaña Vigo nice chalets newly built"

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2019

Recinto Hotelero As Casiñas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Vigo

3.8
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
17 Sep 2019

Nice location with lovely sea views if you walk to the top of the hill with the castle. However, Vigo is somewhat run down due to economic stagnation so I would not recommend more than a few days or stop somewhere more pretty like Santiago.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Jul 2019

Not commercialised very Spanish resort and beautiful and clean.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Jun 2019

Good city tour bus but problem only one so not really a hop on and off option. Good appreciation of city and its workings

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Jun 2019

Very convenient to go by ferry over to Cangas.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
12 May 2019

easy trip by train to Santiago

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