Vigo is a city where people are always ready to help tourists if they face any troubles. The fact is that they have long been used to many travelers visiting their hometown, so assisting them is a kind of common practice. Locals consider themselves to be descendants of the Celtic Gauls (the name of the region of Galicia speaks about this). By mentality, they are strikingly different from Spaniards who are traditionally associated with the hot temper. They are very proud of their roots, and every local resident would be happy to let you know this. Here it is believed that it was they or, more precisely, the famous Galician leader, who first discovered Ireland. No one can convince local people otherwise. By the way, the two nations share the common national instrument - bagpipes.
1. Travelers who plan to travel around the city a lot and visit numerous excursions are recommended to purchase a special tourist card. It entitles you to a reduced fare in public … Open
One of Vigo’s most fashionable designer hotels is the Hotel Ciudad de Vigo, located a couple of minutes’ walk from the waterfront. Its guests can pick from more than one hundred … Open
The same seafood is the "hero of the day" in mid-September when the annual Fiesta del Marisco takes place here. This is the biggest event of this kind in all of Galicia, if not in all of Spain since the country receives the lion's share of fish products from Vigo's port. A fair opens, music, and dance performances are organized during the festival. Children are not neglected here either - a program prepared specially for them include competitions and a playground.
Among the most luxurious hotels in Vigo, the Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa deserves topmost priority. This chic spa hotel offers guests over sixty rooms with elite design and first-class … Open
Aéreo Internacional de Vigo takes two months in July and August. At this time, beach air shows immerse spectators in an amazing atmosphere. The venue is Samil Beach. The show itself is very colorful, and more than 200,000 people visit it every year. This alone speaks loudly how spectacular the event is. Another fascinating festival is called Vigofolcelta Fiesta, during which the city turns into a real medieval town. It's all because of a medieval fair where you can buy a lot of interesting things. The festival has a Celtic focus.
Some hotels in Vigo are notable for their special romantic atmosphere. Among such establishments is the prestigious Silken America Vigo, located not far from Plaza Compostela. From its cozy … Open
Fans of symphonic music meet between mid-October and mid-December at Are-More Music Festival. Without exaggeration, it is the largest festival of its kind in the entire region. Here you can listen not only to baroque music and opera but also to experimental music - "modernized classics". The festival is visited by more than 600,000 spectators every year. The event is international, which means that both visitors and participants come from all over the world. Several locations throughout the city serve as the venue.