The Most Magical Night of the Year: Saint John’s Eve and the First Summer Sunrise in the Cíes Islands
Every June 23rd, Vigo celebrates Saint John’s Eve with bonfires, tradition, and the sea. Fire, water, and aromatic herbs are part of ancient rituals linked to the summer solstice and the arrival of a new cycle filled with light and good fortune.
But there is one place where this seasonal transition becomes truly unforgettable: the Cíes...
Beade Cherry Festival: the sweetest festival in Vigo
On June 13 and 14, the parish of Beade becomes a festive and gastronomic meeting point to celebrate one of its most emblematic products: cherries. The Beade Cherry Festival is one of the municipality’s most beloved traditional events and symbolically marks the beginning of summer in the city.
Agricultural tradition and local atmosphere
The naval industry meeting in Spain: May 19, 20, and 21, 2026
Navalia 2026, the International Naval Industry Fair of Vigo, will take place from May 19 to 21, 2026 at the Instituto Ferial de Vigo (IFEVI), consolidating its position as one of the most important events in the sector worldwide.
In this new edition, around 500 exhibitors, 1,000 brands, and more than 25,000 professionals from all over the world will gather,...
On May 17, 1863, the printing press of Juan Compañel, located in the heart of the historic district of Vigo, printed the manuscript of Cantares Gallegos, a work by Rosalía de Castro. This beautiful book of poems—which you cannot miss—written in Galicia’s own language, marks the beginning of the “Rexurdimento” or cultural renaissance of Galician, after many centuries away from writing and formal record, although it had been the language of kings and troubadours in the Middle Ages.
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