The name Vigo comes from the Latin word Vicus. Earlier the small village of Vigo was a part of the territory of neighbouring towns, mainly Tui and suffered several Viking attacks. Once the Pax Romana was established, it lasted almost six hundred years. Vigo is one of the largest and most important fishing ports in all of Europe and is known for its freezing and canning industry. Vigo lies along the southeastern shore of the Vigo Inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Pontevedra city. some top sights in the city include; Cies Islands, Praia de Samil, Beach of Vao, Museum of Contemporary Art, Vigo, Museo Quinones de Leon, Praia de Patos, and several others.
Tourists would enjoy exploring the city's fine art and snug museums on sightseeing tours and can visit and explore ancient landmarks, temples, and cultural centres on cultural and historical tours that allow visitors to learn of the city's history and discover hidden gems. Visitors can also take a brief tour of the city on walking and biking toursthrough the city's most beautiful pathways and enjoy exciting moments partaking in several exciting outdoor activities in Vigo. On private custom tours in the city, visitors will enjoy a personalised experience of the festive atmosphere and can go on luxury special occasions that expose them to the best experiences in the city. Food and wine tasting tours are also available to visitors, providing them with an insight into the city's culinary lifestyle.
With convenient airport transfers in Vigo, tourists can move through the nooks and crannies of the city easily and comfortably and can also explore the outsides of the city on day trips and excursionsfrom the city to neighbouring cities and towns as well as multi-day tours from the city. These tour activities are available on Tripindicator, a tour agency committed to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on customer ratings and feedbacks at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams.
Read More
See Less