Vigo is an unbeatable city to live good experiences. From sailing to paradisiacal islands to enjoying the traces of history reflected in the Castros.

Sail to the Cies Islands by public boat or private prior authorization. Since 2002 the islands of San Martín, Monteagudo and Faro have been part of the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. And currently they choose to be declared a World Heritage Site. Its beaches with crystalline waters and white sands, such as that of Rhodes, have nothing to envy to others more distant. In the port area there are 3 shipping companies that sail to them with departure from Vigo and Cangas all year round and also from Bayonne, Sanxenxo and Portonovo in July and August.

  1. Cies islands

                                                                                                                

  2. Exercise in the mountains that surround the city such as the Vixiador Park where you can go hiking, cycling or having a barbecue. The neighboring hill of Madroa crowned by a restaurant whose views of the estuary are privileged. All this located in the Candeán neighborhood.
  3. Go up to Monte da Guía where the hermitage Nuestra Señora de las Nieves is located. It will also allow us to enjoy beautiful views of Vigo. In addition to being able to enjoy the beaches located in the Teis neighborhood such as A Punta or Chapela and its promenade along the sea where you can enjoy the best fresh seafood.
    Visit Castillo del Castro Located in the center of Vigo on Mount Castro. In its upper part is the Castillo del Castro that preserves part of its walls, gates and cannons. A place that is worth knowing for its charm and conservation. You can also visit the reconstruction of the Castro (old Galician house) that is in the lower part. In addition, there is one of the best viewpoints of the Ría de Vigo. The Castle's hours are from July to September (Tuesday to Friday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  4. Views from Monte del Castro

                                                                                                    

  5. Visit the Museo do Mar de Bouzas one of the neighborhoods of Vigo, Bouzas receives the title of town of Carlos III. It is a fishing village with access to the sea and a beautiful beach in O Adro where you can enjoy a beautiful promenade. In it there is a marina. Numerous typical bars and restaurants allow you to take a break and enjoy their wines and tapas. Here is the Museum of the Sea, small, quiet and not very crowded where Galicia's great relationship with the sea is shown. There is an aquarium and a castro. It has a cafeteria and activities on weekends for the little ones, which is perfect for them, in addition to being located next to beaches such as La Fuente or Samil.
  6. Remains of forts in the Museum of the Sea
  7. Enjoy the Casco Vello. The old part of the city has many corners either in the Plaza de la Constitución or in the Calle de las Ostras (whose name indicates where we can taste them). Annual venue of the Villa de Vigo Reconquest Party, the Children's Reconquest and the Retapas gastronomic contest. Within walking distance we find Principe Street and its shopping area. In addition to the Marco y el Sireno Museum, an emblematic sculpture of Vigo located in the Plaza del Sol.      
    Sireno scupture

    And let us remember in these times of pandemic everything fondly!