Vigo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
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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 Santa Maria Church or A Pedra Market.

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
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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

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 Praia de Carril.

Bouzas
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Saiáns

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

Saiáns

Sampaio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sampaio and surrounding area, you can visit Vigo Zoo and Centro Principe.

Sampaio
Occidental Vigo
Occidental Vigo
4 out of 5
Via Norte 10, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹5,941 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹5,941
₹6,535 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
Open views and perfect location
"The property has huge bay windows and no buildings blocking your view of the estuary. It is by the Vigo Uzaiaz train station and taxi stand. There is an activity park across the street and a boardgame store on the same block. Easy walk to old town and Castelo do Castro"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Occidental Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Samil, 15, Vigo
The price is ₹8,453 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹8,453
₹9,298 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
Outstanding
"Extremely comfortable stay, location is fabulous. Staff are amazing, Pablo deserves special mention as his energy emanated nothing but positivity and encouragement for our venture. Also, his quick thinking to help us avoid a bit of a crisis was sooo appreciated. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa
Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa
5 out of 5
Plaza de Compostela, 21, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹10,224 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹10,224
₹11,247 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Alameda da Praza de Compostela ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"This is a very luxurious spa hotel, with a fantastic buffet breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa
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.
Bow Monumental by Como en Casa
Bow Monumental by Como en Casa
3 out of 5
Rúa Joaquín Yáñez, Vigo, Pontevedra
Stay at this 3-star condo in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Santa Maria Church are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated property in a wonderful, vibrant, walkable neighborhood. This property is comfortable, spacious, stylish— and just NICE. New furnishings, new finishes, and quality throughout. Had everything I needed and was spotlessly clean. I especially loved being on the 3rd floor (4th for ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Bow Monumental by Como en Casa
Vigo Bay Apartments by Olala Homes
Vigo Bay Apartments by Olala Homes
2 out of 5
Rúa de García Barbón 42, Vigo, Pontevedra
Stay at this apartment in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Centro Principe are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Room was not ready at 3pm check in time , still not ready at 5pm , finally got in at 5:20 after 16 hours of travel. Bring towels and toilet paper , left us with 3 towels and 3 rolls for 3 people. 4th day someone brought us towels and toilet paper because I complained about it. Signage says they refresh ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2024

Vigo Bay Apartments by Olala Homes
Suitel García Barbón 73 - Love your Stay
Suitel García Barbón 73 - Love your Stay
2.5 out of 5
Rúa de García Barbón 73, Vigo, Pontevedra
Stay at this aparthotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Centro Principe are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
beautiful, spacious apartment at a good location
"There is no front desk but communication was very well. Very responsive replies on whatsapp and on the hotline. Was a very big and spacious apartment, beautiful and comfortable, fairly clean and close to the Guixar station. If i must pick on something, it would have to be the smell when i first entered ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2022

Suitel García Barbón 73 - Love your Stay
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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4 - Good
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

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

Not commercialised very Spanish resort and beautiful and clean.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

Very convenient to go by ferry over to Cangas.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

easy trip by train to Santiago

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