Explore Vigo
The city of Vigo is a part of the Pontevedra province, on Spain,s northwest coast.The Cies Islands stands between the North Atlantic and the bay of Ria de Vigo, they are known to be part of the Atlantic Islands National Park and are home to abundant birdlife and the distinct crescent-shaped Rodas Beach.The neoclassical Church of Santa maria can be found in the old quarter of Vigo.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VNQwCW7hAI
Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 9 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 45 Euros, Combo Meal 7 EurosDrinks
Cappuccino 1,49 Euros, Water 0,52 - 1,21 Euros, Bottle of Wine 5 Euros, Beer 0,78 - 3 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 1,70 Euros
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,70 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 20,31 EurosGeneral Transport
Taxis and buses are available for use here.Things to do in Vigo
Stand atop the walls of Castro Fortress to survey the surrounding areas inside and out, the city or the gardens.Plan a trip on the uninhabited Cíes Islands, hike when you get the chance, either to the west,s granite cliffs or to the east,s white sandy beaches.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Spain) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Spain:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Spain: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Madrid) Light clothes for summer/warm for winter
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes/walking shoes
- Headgear
- Travel adaptor
- Spanish phrasebook
- Ear plugs
- A small day pack and a First Aid Kit.
