Explore the best activities and experiences in Vigo for all ages, budgets, and travel styles.
Summer in Vigo is finally here and it’s the best time to experience the city in full swing. Most of the year Vigo feels like a sleepy town, but summer is when the city truly comes alive. Stroll through the streets and you’re likely to stumble upon free concerts, artisanal pop-up markets, or a summer…
Vigo is a city that knows how to celebrate. Nestled along Galicia’s Atlantic coastline, this vibrant port city is alive with festivals and events that showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage. From historical reenactments to fiery beach bonfires, Vigo’s calendar is packed with opportunities to experience Galician festivals that are rooted in their rich traditions. …
It’s finally the most festive time of the year—no, it’s not summer; it’s Christmas time in Vigo! Nowhere quite brings the Christmas cheer like visiting Vigo during the holiday season. Madrid, Barcelona, and even Málaga often steal the spotlight for their Christmas festivities, but nobody does it quite like Vigo. With a magical winter wonderland…
While it’s true that everyone flocks to Vigo in the summer, winter in Vigo is just as lively. During the winter months Vigo is rainy, cloudy and cold, but don’t let that scare you off from visiting during this festive season. There’s still plenty of things to do in Vigo in the winter and I’m…
If you’re searching for a place that gives you nostalgic vibes of the Pacific Northwest in the early 80s, then you’ve found where Vigo, Spain is. Vigo has it all: mountains, pristine beaches, quaint towns nearby, and it’s sure to have you forgetting about Santiago de Compostela. The more and more people come to Galicia,…
So you’ve made your way to Vigo and now you’re asking yourself, where are art galleries in Vigo? At first glance Vigo doesn’t look like a city where art galleries exist, but if you dig a bit deeper, you’ll find some of the best art galleries Galicia has to offer. Vigo offers some quality art…
If you’ve stumbled upon Vigo and you’re wondering, does Vigo have good beaches? With over 30 Vigo beaches, wherever you go you’ll find the perfect beach for you. One of the best parts about beaches here is that you can start at one end and continue walking down the coast to another beach. One of…
Galicia is a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts in Spain, and Vigo is no exception. When I first moved to Madrid, I didn’t realize Spain was so green until I headed up north! Moving to Vigo was a great escape from the concrete jungle of Madrid and while you can’t go far without finding green spaces…
Viewing Vigo from a ship offers one of the best perspectives of this seaside city, which has the charm of a small town. But once you step ashore, you might wonder—what is there to do near Vigo’s cruise port? If you’re short on time and can’t spend a full day in Vigo, don’t worry! There’s…
It’s that dreaded time of year in Vigo where the rain is relentless and people are wondering what Vigo indoor activities there are to do on a rainy day (or month) in Vigo. While I love the rain, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out what to do in a city that doesn’t seem to fully…