"Galicia's largest town" Top 5 Page for this destination Vigo by nhcram

Vigo Travel Guide: 80 reviews and 212 photos

Busy city with character.

Vigo is Galicia's most populated city, with the most important port. The historic quarter is very charming and well preserved.
The views form the park at the top of the hill (Parque Do Castro) are amazing. You can see for miles. If you get a chance go into the park It is so pretty and has lots of statues too.

View from Parque Do Castro

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lively and full of character.

Last visit to Vigo: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Apr 16, 2006
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Reviews (7)

Port of Vigo Transportation (1)

Vigo is one of the most important ports in Europe and many cruise liners call into the port each year. It still has a... more travel advice

Good food and of course good company - Vigo

A great lunch Restaurants (1)

You either like these or you do not. I happen to love oysters and Vigo is just the place to have them. The old cobbled... more travel advice

Preparing the oysters for my lunch! - Vigo

Like em or Loathe em Local Customs (1)

Vigo is famous for it's fish and especially it's oysters. Half a dozen oysters and half a bottle of good wine costs... more travel advice

Half Man Half Creature Things to Do (4)

Another strange statue resembles half man half creature. It is in the Puerto del Sol. It is the work of Francisco Leiro. more travel advice

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travelgourmet Mar 9, 2008 at 4:16 PM

Nathalie, one of my favorite things in Vigo was the straw basket street that wound down to the port. Loved oysters and Paella in a restaurant at the port.
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yumyum Oct 28, 2007 at 11:17 AM

You wouldn't catch me dead eating oysters or anything else than fish for that matter! Lovely city, hope to see more of Spain one day.
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bijo69 Aug 7, 2007 at 2:06 PM

Might visit Vigo in the nearesrt future! Seems to be full of sculptures :)
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Toyin Sep 12, 2006 at 12:27 AM

Would be going to Madrid and Vigo this weekend, I saw you had a good time here. Any further advise?
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victorwkf Jul 5, 2006 at 9:23 AM

Good tips and photos of Vigo, nice port city :)
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alucas Apr 16, 2006 at 6:27 AM

Looks like you found another interesting place. I'll come back later to see more (hopefully !)
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chrishc Apr 14, 2006 at 10:40 AM

Silvino's statue is an oxymoron, isn't it?