The Port of Vigo, Spain
ABOUT
Vigo is a city on Spain’s northwest coast. The mouth of the nearby Vigo Estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands, which form part of the Atlantic Islands National Park. The Cíes are known for their rich birdlife and crescent-shaped Rodas Beach. The city’s old quarter is home to the neoclassical Church of Santa María.
As one of Europe’s largest fishing ports and maritime centres Vigo is famed for its fresh seafood.
Population in 2018 was just under 264,000.
Currency is the Euro.
THINGS TO DO
Famed for it’s seafood, perhaps the most important thing to do is to sample the local food. Tapas bars entice you to try local delicacies accompanied by a coffee, glass of local beer or wine.
Outside of that there are museums celebrating the varied fishing and maritime past of this city. Go a little further out of the town and discover beautiful beaches or walks to take in the views.
It is possible to take day trips out of the city as well – perhaps to the historic Santiago de Compostela, or explore the wine region of Galicia.
OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO
As mentioned above there are trips that can be taken from here to outlying areas – but for those who do not wish to take extensive tours there are still things to see and do.
Vigo is a very easy port to stroll around. Even when the majority of shops are closed, it is really nice just to be able to meander through the streets. Some parts of Vigo are really quite old and help create the wealth of history here.
There are parks to walk through and a real effort has been made to enhance the port and marina area. The Praza de Compostela is lovely and the colours change depending on time of year. It also contains a number of statues many of which depict local industry.
As you can see we found a cafe for coffee and cake – and the bar provided nibbles to go with the local beer.
