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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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
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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 do Adro.

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
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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 £61 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
£61
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (428 reviews)
"Great staff—very helpful. Breakfast had healthy options and prepared on site."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Occidental Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
4 out of 5
Rua de Garcia Barbon, 17-19, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is £78 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£78
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (580 reviews)
"Comfortable attractive hotel and well-located for station and centre. Spacious and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

NH Collection Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Samil, 15, Vigo
The price is £95 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£95
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (209 reviews)
"Excelent! Confiable bed and pillows. Everithing new."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Hotel Attica21 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.
Bow Homes by Como en Casa
Bow Homes by Como en Casa
3.5 out of 5
Paseo de Alfonso XII 29, Vigo, Pontevedra
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Oliveira de Vigo ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
"The unit itself was well situated, clean, and centrally located. Would stay again if I was in Vigo!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Bow Homes by Como en Casa
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! (25 reviews)
Para Repetir...
"The Hotel is amazing, the cleanliness of the place and the location is key. Walking distance to important tourist points at Vigo. Fully equipped kitchen. Definitely a place to go back."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Bow Monumental by Como en Casa
Apartamentos Alda Porta do Sol
Apartamentos Alda Porta do Sol
3.5 out of 5
Plaza porta do sol 8, Vigo
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vigo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Centro Cultural ...
Terrible check in process
"The check-in location was different from where we’re staying. We arrived at 4pm. There’s supposed to be a person at the reception until 9pm. There was no one there so we used the intercom to communicate with a central call office. To begin with, they couldn’t find our reservation so we had to email ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Apartamentos Alda Porta do Sol
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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5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 20%
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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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