Vigo

Vigo


The city of Vigo (the most populated city of the Northwestern Spain), also known as “The city of olives”, is located on one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Iberian peninsula, and looks over the bay with the same name.

From the Cies Islands up to the island of San Simon, and then expanding after the Rande bridge; the whole bay is dotted with picturesque small fishing villages.

The Celts and the Romans, who left many artistic traces, lived in Vigo, a place that was officially appointed as a city in 1816.

Historical events: attacked by pirates driven by Drake and the Duke of Lancaster; witness to the Battle of Rande, taken by the French in 1809 and liberated by Cachamuina and Morillo, promoted to “Loyal and Valiant City”, led into the industrial era with the help of the Catalonians, has reclaimed land from the sea and turned into a cosmopolitan metropolis. The highest stands are the hills of O Castro and A Guia, and from there it winds down to the charming old quarter.



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Visiting Vigo

Praza da Princesa, a part of Vigo's Old TownOverview Don’t ask for flamenco when in Vigo. This is Galicia, a proud region in Spain’s northwest that even has its own historic language: Galician. With some 300,000 inhabitants, Vigo is the larg … Read more

The sea is the main gateway for tourism in Vigo

Vigo had a record year in 2011 when the sea became the main gateway for tourism in the city. There were 118 calls bringing more than 250,000 passengers and 100,000 crew to the city. 

This year the Spanish port is expecting 262,000 passengers which is a 5.5% increase on 2011.

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Vigo's E15m investment shows results

Vigo has invested E15m in its facilities which were completed last year, a year in which the Spanish port received 118 calls and more than 250,000 passengers. 

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Cruise Europe welcomes Spain’s proactive approach to cruise

Jens Skrede, managing director Cruise Europe (CE), attended the International Cruise Summit (ICS) in Madrid at the end of October.

 

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Lat: 42°8'60" N

Lon: 8°34'48" W

Port Contact

Dolores Rois
Commercial Manager
Plaza de la Estrella 1
36201 Vigo, Spain

Phone:+34 986 268 029
E-Mail:drois@apvigo.es
Web:www.apvigo.com


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):12
Max. Air draught (m):no limit
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:4.1 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):no limit
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Attraction & Excursions

Vigo, a unique city

Vigo is the biggest city in Northwestern Spain and the capital of the touristc area Rias Baixas, well known for the sun, nice beaches and flavourous wines.

Santiago & The way of St. James

A world heritage city. The cathedral is the destination of Christian pilgrimage since the 9th century, and the final stop of St. James Way, and axis of culture from all over the world.

Baiona

A traditional tourist destination due to the beaches there and its wealth of monuments. The Pinta caravel arrived in Baiona with news from the brand New World, the American continent.

Gastronomy & Wineries

Galician seafood is the best in the world. At a Pedra market and in the Berbés area the most fresh, tasty and delicius sea pieces, together with the fines wines (Albariño), can be enjoyed there.