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Vigo is a Galician city with a seafaring tradition deeply rooted in its people, in its culture; a city that has a lot to offer you, not only on the mainland, but also its Cíes Islands and the Ría de Vigo. So make the most of your time during your visit, you will have a great time.

Old town of Vigo
Within what the old town of Vigo has to offer is the co-cathedral of Santa María de Vigo, in whose interior they venerate the Christ of the Victory. Very close to it, there is the unique Mercado da Pedra where the sellers will offer you a variety of products at very good prices.

In the Rúa Real (Royal Street) you can see a group of large houses built during the 16th century. In the same area, you must reach the Penzol Foundation, home to the Francisco Fernández del Riego Museum and its interesting collection of 20th century Galician painting and sculpture.

El Berbés is a neighbourhood full of restaurants and seafood shops with beautiful gardens, and it is undoubtedly a place that invites you to spend some time there. The church of San Francisco is one of the most outstanding temples.

Once you are in the area, you should visit the Town Hall building, the Castro Castle and the monument to the Rande galleons.

A walk through the Ensanche
The Ensanche shows the most modern facet of Vigo, in the Porta do Sol, stands the peculiar sculpture of the Siren. The Contemporary Art Museum is located in the pedestrian El Príncipe Street. Still in the area, there is the Centro Caixavigo and the Casa da Artes, both institutions that hold outstanding art exhibitions. During your tour of the Ensanche, you should visit the church of Santiago.

Walking around Castrelos Park
The gardens, the woods and an artificial lake, harmoniously combine to shape this immense park, ideal for a walk and to enjoy the views. Castrelos Park also houses the Quiñones de León Museum, one of the most important in Galicia. In the surroundings of the park you must go to the church Santa María de Castrelos.

The Rande Bridge
Before leaving Vigo, you must cross if or if the Rande Bridge, from here you will contemplate Vigo from a unique perspective. From its viewpoints you can see the Cíes Islands, the San Simón Cove and the impressive Ría de Vigo.

Vigo’s calendar of activities and events is very extensive, varied and active. From classic car fairs, Rallies, Karting, Bicycle and Athletics races, Riding, Bulls and a long etcetera. It is simple, in Vigo there is always something interesting to do.

During the month of July, Vigo celebrates the seafaring festival of the Virgen del Carmen, an unusual spectacle, where the procession is made by sailors in boats along the coast.

During the month of August, Vigo celebrates its most important festival, the Semana Grande de Vigo, a big procession with the Christ of the Victory, followed by a series of concerts and cultural activities.

Very close to the centre of Vigo is Samil beach, a comfortable beach for the whole family with all the services you may need, from swimming pools, free parking, restaurants and a large garden area.