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Friday, March 15, 2024 - 19:31
Turismo de Vigo

The city’s Old Town travels back in time to the 19th century from the 23rd of March to the 7th of April 2024: it’s La Reconquista, Vigo’s most characteristic celebration.

On the 28th of March, 1809, a popular uprising against the French invasion turned Vigo into the first town of Europe that managed to expel Napoleon's army. It had its reward: a year later, Fernando VII granted Vigo the title of "faithful, loyal and courageous" city.

Now, every 28th of March, ...

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:45
Turismo de Vigo

Would you like to fall in love all over again? Experience a completely different kind of Saint Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ideas to enjoy a really unforgettable getaway in the heart of the Rias Baixas.

For the lively ones: Tapas + night life.

For those looking for a livelier weekend, take a trip to Vigo’s historical quarter;  home to a wide variety of tapas bars where you can taste the best of our typical local dishes and gastronomy. Make a toast and ask for your heart’s desire...

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 10:33
Turismo de Vigo

The Festival of San Blas is Vigo’s winter celebration par excellence. From mid January to the 3rd of February, thousands of people “take over” the small parish of Bembrive to enjoy one of the most popular festivities in Vigo: San Blas.

You may have celebrated this famous saint’s day elsewhere in Spain, but we’re sure you’ll never forget a San Blas in Bembrive.

First of all, thanks to its people, who fill the streets under the rain or a scorching sun (yes...

Monday, January 8, 2024 - 09:13
Turismo de Vigo

Winter is typically associated with desolate landscapes and trees stripped bare of their leaves…except that is, in the city of Vigo! The start of the year sees the camellias beginning to flower and immersing the city in colour. In Asia the oil from the Camellia flower is considered a real cosmetic gem, with numerous benefits for our diet, skin and hair. In fact Galicia is taking its first steps in the production of camellia oil and tea.

Come and visit the Rías Baixas, where the climate and soil acidity are perfect for the...

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