VIGO

Town view
Town view

Vigo is one of the main cities in the Galician province of Pontevedra. It is also one of the most modern and urban developed cities in the Galician Autonomous Community. It was born from the initial Vicus Spacorum, Roman nucleus that maintained itself as a small fishing port through the Middle Ages. In the XVIth century the city started to prosper favoured by its condition of transatlantic port nearest to New York. It is the first fishing port in Spain and the second in Europe.

Moreover, its port activity has enhanced its industrial activity: tinned fish products, construction and repair work of fishing boats, sugars, liquors, flours, glass, porcelain and pottery and naval goods are the main base of its economy.

Places of interest

Vigo stands out for the magnificence of its landscape. From El Castro, ancient archaeological settlement, you can enjoy the view of La Guía, mountain with a hermitage that is also a viewing point, the Bay, very broad and of great beauty, the Cies Islands and a marvellous Natural Park. Other musts in Vigo are the historical quarter of El Berbés, the old Town Centre, with the Collegiate Church and its adjacent streets, the Quiñónez de León Museum and the Romanesque churches of Castrelos, Corujo and Bembrive and the Madroa Zoo.

Tours around

Baiona is a town located at the end of the Vigo`s Estuary. It is mainly a summer town thanks to the beautiful beaches that surround it. Its fishing port received the Pinta from its journey to America with Christopher Columbus. Do not leave without visiting the Muralla Monte Boi (Town Walls), the Old Town Centre, considered to be a Historical and Artistic Complex, the Collegiate Church, of the XI-XIIth centuries, the Cruceiro, the Santísima Trinidad or the Virgen de la Roca.

Cangas is another of the towns neighbouring Vigo that are worth a visit. It is also a town with beautiful beaches. The town's economy is based mainly on the industry of fish tinned products, a great diversity of crops and the raising of livestock. There are several monuments to visit: Collegiate Church of the XVIth century, the Hermitage of San Blas, XVth century, and the Hospital's Chapel, XVIIth century.

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Services Directory

Hotels:

HOTEL BAHÍA DE VIGO ****
Avenida Canovas del castillo 24
Vigo
+34986226700
91 rooms

HOTEL CIUDAD DE VIGO ****
Concepción Arenal 5
Vigo
+34986227820
101 rooms

GRAN HOTEL HUSA CAMIL ****
Avenida Samil 15
Vigo
+34986240000
137 rooms

HOTEL ZENIT LISBOA ***
Gran Vía 1
Vigo
+34986417255
100 rooms


HOTEL HESPERIA VIGO ****
Avenida de la Florida
Vigo
+34986296600
123 rooms

HOTEL MÉXICO ***
Vía Norte 10
Vigo
+34986431666
104 rooms

Museums:

MUNICIPAL PAZO-MUSEUM QUIÑÓNEZ DE LEÓN (Pazo: Galician country house)
(PAZO MUSEO MUNICIPAL QUIÑÓNEZ DE LEÓN)
Parque de Castrelos s/n
Vigo
986295070/ 986295075
Visiting Hours: Winter: Tuesday to Saturday: 9-19 h.
Sundays and public holidays: 10-14 h.
Summer: Tuesday to Saturday: 9-20 h.
Sundays and public holidays: 10-14 h.
Closed on Mondays
Free Admission.


LISTE FOUNDATION. LISTE MUSEUM
(FUNDACIÓN LISTE. MUSEO LISTE)
Rúa da Pastora 22
Vigo
986244698
Visiting Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 11-14 h., 17-19 h.
Sundays: 11-14.30h.
Closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Admission Fees: Adults: 2.4 €
Children under 12, elders ("third age"): 0.9 €
Groups (more than 10): 0.6 €

Restaurants:

TIMÓN PLAYA
Adress: Rúa de Canido 8, Corujo (Vigo)
Telephone: 986490815
Price: 30 €

CASA ALFREDO
Adress: Tarreiga 87 (Mos), Vigo
Telephone: 986331008
Menu: 26 €
Price: 30 €

EL MOSQUITO
Adress: Plaza de Pedra 4, Vigo
Telephone: 986433570
Price: 45 €

LA OCA
Adress: Purificación Saavedra 8, Vigo
Telephone: 986371255
Price: 27 €

Transports:

BUS:

Vigo Bus Station
Avenida de Madrid s/n
Vigo
Telephone number: 986373411

TRAINS:

Vigo Train Station
Praza da Estación s/n
Telephone number: 986431114

Main destinations from Vigo: Coruña, Alicante, Albacete, Ávila, Barcelona, Burgos, León, Logroño, Madrid, Orense, Palencia, Pamplona, Pontevedra, San Sebastián, Santiago de Compostela, Vitoria, Zamora, Zaragoza.

TAXIS:

RADIO TAXI 986266377
CENTRAL RADIO TAXI 986470000

Emergency:

Hospital Cruz Roja (Red Cross Hospital) 986438900
Xeral-Cíes Hospital 986816000
Centro Médico Gallego (Galician Medical Centre) 986821100
Emergencies 112