Vigo

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Experience the charm of the largest city in Galicia, surrounded by the beautiful landscape drawn by the Vigo estuary and delight your taste buds with its excellent cuisine.

Find one of the fantastic Vigo holiday package deals to discover the pretty corners of this “cidade olívica”, or city of olives. Without a doubt, you'll be fascinated by Praza de America, with the impressive Porta do Atlantico sculpture, as well as the horses on Praza de España. On Porta do Sol, apart from exploring the city's historic centre, you'll find the most important cultural centres and museums, such as MARCO, Vigo's Museum of Contemporary Art.

Some say that Vigo is one of the greenest cities in Spain, so take advantage of an exclusive Vigo holiday package deal to see if it is true. You'll be captivated by its O Castro park, with a spectacular castle and gardens, as well as being the perfect vantage point for the best views over the estuary. The Castrelos park, with its impeccable French and English-style gardens won't disappoint either. What's more, it is home to the Pazo Quiñones de Leon museum, where you can admire 20th Galician art while you wander around the pazo, a typical Galician stately building.

If something defines Vigo, it is its impressive estuary, as the city is nourished by it in all senses so why not take a flight + hotel to Vigo package deal to discover it for yourself. You'll find pretty inlets and long sandy beaches, such as Samil, whose natural setting is exceptionally beautiful, as it is protected from afar by the Cies Islands natural park Come in summer and discover this spectacular park, where you can enjoy Rodas beach, dubbed one of the best in the world.

Undoubtedly, there is no better way to regain strength than with Galicia's cuisine. In Vigo, you can taste top quality seafood. Go to A Pedra market, in the heart of the old town, and sample the estuary's oysters, washed down with a good Albariño. What are you waiting for to find a cheap Vigo holiday? It won't be hard, as it is well communicated with the rest of the Iberian peninsula.

Where to stay in Vigo

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Casco Vello

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Casco Vello. You might want to make time for a stop at A Pedra Market or Estuary Marine Station.

Casco Vello
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Coia

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Coia. You might want to make time for a stop at Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa or Balaidos Stadium.

Coia

Bouzas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bouzas and surrounding area, you can visit Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa and Galicia Sea Museum.

Bouzas
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Saiáns

While visiting Saiáns, you might make a stop by sights like Praia do Portiño and Praia dos Muiños de Fortiñón.

Saiáns
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María Auxiliadora

While visiting María Auxiliadora, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Principe and Centro Cultural Caixanova.

María Auxiliadora
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O Perpetuo Socorro

Though O Perpetuo Socorro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza America and Hotel Carlos I Silgar Spa.

O Perpetuo Socorro
Hesperia Vigo
Hesperia Vigo
4 out of 5
Avenida da Florida, 60, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is RM272 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
RM272
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Balaidos Stadium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (292 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed for a week at this excellent hotel. The location is perfect (two blocks from (Balaidos), the breakfast is good, the rooms are good (the air conditioning does not work when the weather is cold), but the best thing is the attention of each of the hotel employees, especially ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Hesperia Vigo
Occidental Vigo
Occidental Vigo
4 out of 5
Via Norte 10, Vigo, Pontevedra
The price is RM325 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM325
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
"The hotel is very close to the train/bus station Urzaiz, and an excellant point to meet friends and pilgrims to wamk the last 100km of tje Camino to Santiago. Staff are very friendly and helpful, they gave different options to continue our Camino walk on the next day. The rooms are spacious, clean, ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Occidental Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Hotel Attica21 Vigo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Samil, 15, Vigo
The price is RM517 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
RM517
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vigo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Samil Beach and Praia do Tombo do Gato ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Great value for money, new modern hotel with large stunning rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Attica21 Vigo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hostel Albergue O Meson - Apartamentos
Hostel Albergue O Meson - Apartamentos
3.5 out of 5
O Meson, 12, Ponte Sampaio, Pontevedra, Pontevedra
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Pontevedra. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Roman Bridge of Pontesampaio ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Highly Recommended
"This place is a combination of a hostel and a hotel. Can’t rate the hostel even though I am sure that it is good. But the hotel - two penthouse suites - is a marvelous place. It is immaculately clean, has all the necessary amenities and more, the owner is obliging and nice. A five star service for ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2023

Hostel Albergue O Meson - Apartamentos
Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
3 out of 5
Camiño Real do Casal 20, Poio
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Poio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Monasterio de Poio and Petroglifo en A Caeira ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Definitely recommend for families
"Great host, comfortable apartment, all amenities available"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024

Duerming O Casal Da Martiña
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Vigo

3.8
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3 - Okay
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Nice location with lovely sea views if you walk to the top of the hill with the castle. However, Vigo is somewhat run down due to economic stagnation so I would not recommend more than a few days or stop somewhere more pretty like Santiago.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Not commercialised very Spanish resort and beautiful and clean.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good city tour bus but problem only one so not really a hop on and off option. Good appreciation of city and its workings

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very convenient to go by ferry over to Cangas.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

easy trip by train to Santiago