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

Vigo showing a coastal town and a lake or waterhole

Santiago de Vigo

If you're spending some time in Santiago de Vigo, Centro Principe and Príncipe Street are top sights worth seeing.

Santiago de Vigo
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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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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 Estuary Marine Station.

Casco Vello

Teis

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Teis. You might want to make time for a stop at Vigo Zoo or Playa de ríos.

Teis

Alcabre

Unique features of Alcabre include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Praia do Tombo do Gato or Samil Beach while you're exploring the area.

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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
Occidental Vigo

Occidental Vigo

4 out of 5
Via Norte 10, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹11,100 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,100
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (451 reviews)
"Great location. Good views and comfortable room with all that you need."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Occidental Vigo
Eurostars Mar de Vigo

Eurostars Mar de Vigo

4 out of 5
Avd. Beiramar, 57-59, Vigo
The price is ₹8,325 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹8,325
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Castro ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"Large hotel by the convention center, not a good location, dirty area and kind of sketchy. About 20 minutes from old town walking, parking is paid. Saw people having drugs by the entrance of the lobby. Vigo's old town is in bad shape, many buildings are deteriorated."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Eurostars Mar de Vigo
NH Collection Vigo

NH Collection Vigo

4 out of 5
Rua de Garcia Barbon, 17-19, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is ₹11,563 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹11,563
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"Todo el equipo muy profesional pero especialmente Paula"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

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.
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 Salinae Archaeological Center ...
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
Cies Suitel Lopez de Neira 28

Cies Suitel Lopez de Neira 28

3 out of 5
Rúa López de Neira 28, Vigo, Pontevedra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and premium bedding. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Príncipe Street are located ...
"El apartamento está muy bien ubicado, la cocina es amplia y está equipada con todo lo necesario si deseas cocinar durante tu estancia. Encontramos todo limpio, aunque se olvidaron de barrer o aspirar el suelo. Y si no pongo 5 estrellas es porque hubiera deseado que fuera un poco más acogedor y no ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2024

Cies Suitel Lopez de Neira 28
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, cable TV channels and air conditioning. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Salinae Archaeological Center are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Excellent apartment
"Fantastic place, had all amenities like kettle, coffee machine, hob, tiaster, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and micro. Nice little balcony and lift to the 7th floor. Nice toich of coffee, water and beer on arrival. Great location with plenty bars and supermarkets nearby. Only a 5-10 min walk to the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Vigo Bay Apartments by Olala Homes
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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