As every year, the summer cinema in the gardens of Pazo Quiñones de León will return in a truly unique atmosphere, screening the following films:
July 4 — Imaginary Friends
Castrelos is preparing to host major concerts as it does every summer. The following is confirmed so far:
2 July — Deep Purple.
18 July: Coral Casablanca.
24 July: Opera "Carmen".
30 July: Chayanne.
_1 august: Noche de Zarzuela.
_7august: Abraham Mateo.
_11august: The Corrs.
_14 august: Viva Suecia.
_15 august: Iván Ferreiro.
According to the Vigo City Council, more performances are still expected to be announced in the coming days, and this information will be updated accordingly.
The ticket sales period for front-row seats usually opens in July, typically announced by the City Council a few days before each concert.
As every year, the summer cinema in the gardens of Pazo Quiñones de León will return in a unique atmosphere, screening the following films:
Dela Viernes 8 al domingo 10 /05/2026, Redondela,
8 al 10/05/2026. Bouzas, Vigo
10/05/26, Auditorio Pazo de Congresos Mar de Vigo, Vigo
17 /05/2026 Praia de Samil.Vigo
17/05/2026 Galicia
24/05/26, Beade ,en Vigo
20 a 24/05/2026 Vigo
Vigo will solidify its role as the main venue for Spain's Armed Forces Day 2026 with high-impact visual events in Samil, featuring aerial displays and parades that will bring dozens of aircraft over the beach and avenue—alongside activities in the port and Vigo's ría.
The naval presence and military equipment display along Avenida de Beiramar and the Vigo Port docks will run for six days with specific hours and complementary events across the city. All programming is free and open to the public.
Samil hosts the most anticipated moments between May 29 and 30.
Port content: Visit Navy ships + Army, UME, and Guardia Civil vehicles/equipment on display. Direct access from Beiramar waterfront promenade.
At 12:00, Saturday, May 30 the central DIFAS event begins on Avenida de Samil, presided over by Their Majesties the King and Queen. The sequence starts with honors, a flag-raising (delivered by paratroopers), and a tribute to the fallen, leading into the combined parade.
46 aircraft: C/CE-15 and C/CE-16 fighters from Zaragoza, firefighting planes, Guardia Civil CN-235 maritime rescue, transport, and surveillance aircraft.
25 helicopters from Army and Navy.
Over 1 km route along Avenida de Samil (from the slot car circuit to the tennis courts parking).
3,200 troops, 100 vehicles, 32 motorcycles.
Features Royal Guard, Navy/Army/UME/Guardia Civil battalions, Ceuta Regulars, Melilla Legion, Royal Battery, and Cavalry Squadron.
Samil hosts not only the highest-ranking institutional event but also the bulk of DIFAS 2026's air operations in Vigo: 71 aircraft total between planes and helicopters.
Logistics will be intensive: the ground parade spans over a kilometer of the avenue, with road closures and specific security measures.
Today, Thursday, April 16, 2026, Balaídos transforms into a roaring fortress at 6:45 PM CEST for the return leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. Celta de Vigo hosts Freiburg with the epic mission of overturning a daunting 0-3 deficit from the first leg in Germany.
This very morning at 11:00 AM, over 3,500 celestes packed the stands of Abanca Balaídos for an unforgettable open training session. From 10:30 AM, entire families, fan groups, and kids with scarves cheered Iago Aspas, Swedberg, and Claudio Giráldez as they fine-tuned tactics for the miracle. The atmosphere was deafening, setting the perfect tone for the European battle.
Before the 0-3 Freiburg setback (Grifo 10', Beste 32', Ginter 78'), Celta was unstoppable in the competition: knocked out PAOK in the round of 16 (3-1 aggregate, epic 2-1 win in Thessaloniki) and beat Lyon in the playoff round (key victory in France). Earlier phases featured thrashings of Dinamo Zagreb (3-0) and Nice (2-1), cementing Swedberg and Strand Larsen as a lethal duo.
Excitement overflows every corner since dawn:
Fan gatherings: O Berbés, A Cova Celtic, and Praza América set up giant screens with empanada and queimada.
Public squares: Plaza de España filled with kids painted as Aspas and Swedberg.
Streets gridlocked: Gran Vía and Beiramar blaring nonstop celeste honks.
28,000 official tickets sold out in just 30 minutes for season ticket holders and general public.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH?
Spain TV: Movistar+ (dial 7), M+ Liga de Campeones 2 (dial 61)
Galicia: TVG with Galician commentary
Streaming: Official Movistar+ app, UEFA.tv website
Likely lineup: Villar; Mingueza, Starfelt, Urošević, Javi Rodríguez; Ilaix Moriba, Dotor; Zalewski, Beltrán, Swedberg; Strand Larsen.
6:45 PM CEST - Movistar+ and TVG -
Sergas allows Vigo area residents to choose between Povisa Hospital and Álvaro Cunqueiro as their reference center during a 30-day period starting today, April 16, 2026.
Requirements and Scope
Affects about 193,000 adults from centers like Cangas, Moaña, Baiona, Nigrán, Gondomar, and Vigo clinics (Beiramar, Bouzas, Coia, etc.). Only for active SERGAS health cards; no specific reasons required.
Application Methods
Online: Exclusively with digital certificate (FNMT or DNIe) on Sergas.es platform, "Reference hospital change" section. Does not accept Cl@ve or Chave365 for this procedure.
In-person: At your health center, Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital (CHUVI admissions services), Povisa Hospital, or other area hospitals. Bring DNI and SERGAS health card. No appointment needed, during office hours.
The change is confirmed in 15-30 days; if you don't apply, you keep your current assignment.
Benefits and Considerations
Choose based on location, specialties, or waiting lists. Automatically updates medical quota and clinical history. This annual right balances healthcare loads in the Vigo area. Consult doubts at your health center.
1 /03/2026 Calvario. Vigo
14/03/2026 N. 2 de la Irmandiños street. Vigo
19/03/2026. Teatro Afundación Vigo | Vigo
29/03/2026 Auditorio Mar de Vigo, Vigo
26 y 27 /03/ 2026 Campus de Campus Universitario Lagoas‑Marcosende,Vigo
7-8/03/2026 Puerta del Sol, Vigo
15 /03/2026 Teis. Vigo
20-21 Auditorio Mar de Vigo, Vigo
26 /03/2026. Teatro Afundación. Vigo
27 al 29 /03/2026, Casco histórico de Vigo.
A small fragment of history recently emerged on As Dornas beach, on the Isla de Ons, when a maravedí surfaced in the sand after a storm. What at first glance seemed like an insignificant object turned out to be a piece more than four hundred years old.
The coin dates back to the reign of Felipe II, one of the most powerful monarchs of the 16th century. During his rule, the Spanish Monarchy stretched across Europe, the Americas, and parts of Asia, sustaining intense maritime and commercial activity. The maravedí, typically minted in copper and used for everyday transactions, was a modest yet essential part of daily economic life. While such coins circulated widely in Spain, finding one in a protected natural setting adds particular historical interest.
The Isla de Ons, part of the Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre of the island Atlánticas of Galicia, has long been closely tied to the sea. For centuries, fishermen, sailors, and traders navigated these waters, and shipwrecks were not uncommon along the Galician coast. The maravedí may have reached the beach through various means: accidental loss, shifting seabeds, or debris from a long-forgotten maritime incident.
Beyond its modest monetary value today, the coin represents a tangible link to the 16th century. It serves as a reminder that the everyday lives of ordinary people—sailors, merchants, or coastal inhabitants—left traces that the ocean sometimes preserves and returns. On the sands of As Dornas, history resurfaced in the form of a small copper coin that survived the passage of time and the relentless movement of the sea.
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