Vigo

Travel 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 Centro Cultural Caixanova are top sights worth seeing.

Santiago de 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 A Pedra Market or Estuary Marine Station.

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

Alcabre

Unique features of Alcabre include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Galicia Sea Museum or Praia da Mourisca while you're exploring the area.

Alcabre

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.

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María Auxiliadora

While visiting María Auxiliadora, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Principe and Centro Cultural Caixanova.

María Auxiliadora
Occidental Vigo
Occidental Vigo
4 out of 5
Via Norte 10, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is S$118 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$118
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
"Terrific views from room over harbour and beyond. Reception staff were helpful. Loction very good and close to train station."

Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2025

Occidental Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Samil, 15, Vigo
The price is S$162 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$162
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"Excelent! Confiable bed and pillows. Everithing new."

Reviewed on 20 May, 2025

Hotel Attica21 Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
NH Collection Vigo
4 out of 5
Rua de Garcia Barbon, 17-19, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is S$137 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$137
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great room and a great location."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 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.
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 WiFi 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
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 WiFi, cable TV channels, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Centro Principe are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 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
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 WiFi, cable TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Oliveira de Vigo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 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
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
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 10%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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