Vigo
Vigo is Galicia's largest city, a working Atlantic port where the seafood and ferries to the Cíes Islands are the main reasons people go.
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Vigo sits on the Ría de Vigo, a deep inlet on Spain's Atlantic coast in northwest Galicia. It is the largest city in Galicia and one of the largest fishing ports in Europe, so the seafood is fresh and the fish market is worth a morning. The old town and the waterfront are easy to walk.
The main reason to leave the city is the Cíes Islands, reached by passenger ferry from Vigo. The islands are part of a national park with dunes and beaches. Summer is the busiest season, so plan ferry times ahead. Vigo suits seafood eaters, island walkers and travelers who want a base in Galicia, since Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela are both reachable by train. Two to three days covers the city and one island day.
Vigo in five
- Book the Cíes Islands ferry and permit in summerVisitor numbers to the Atlantic Islands park are controlled in season, so an authorization and a ferry ticket are both needed. Check the park's official page for the current booking rules.
- Eat oysters at the Rúa da PedraThe market street by the old fishing quarter sells oysters from the ría, opened on the spot. Pair them with a glass of albariño from nearby Rías Baixas vineyards.
- Base here for Pontevedra and SantiagoTrains reach Pontevedra in roughly half an hour and Santiago in about 1 to 1.5 hours, which makes Vigo a good hub for the southern rías.Santiago de Compostela
- Pack a rain layer in any monthThe Atlantic coast is wetter and cooler than the Mediterranean. Even in July, a shower or fog can arrive without warning.Galicia
- Visit in December for the lightsVigo builds a famous Christmas light display across the city. Plan a weekend, book early and check the switch-on date on the city's official site.
Things to do in Vigo
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Need to know
- Airport
- Vigo (VGO), about 20 min by bus or taxi from the center
- Getting there
- Train from Pontevedra in about 30 min; Madrid in about 4 hours by high-speed
- Getting around
- Buses, taxis and a hilly walk; a car helps for the rías
- Best base
- Near the old town and Praza da Constitución
- Time needed
- 2 days; 3 with the Cíes Islands
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Wet, mildJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 233 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, mild
- FebruaryRain13 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Rain, mildFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 177 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, mild
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°ShoweryMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 203 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showery
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Mild, greenAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 174 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°WarmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, sunnyJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, sunny
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Warm, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Warm, island seasonAugustClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, island season
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild, wetOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 255 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°RainNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 248 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain
- DecemberRain16 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Lights, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 241 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Lights, wet
Average daily high and low in Vigo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Vigo
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 13°
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Vigo
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°13°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue19°10°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 19°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°9°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu16°8°3%Thursday: Clear. High 16°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri15°8°54%Friday: Rain. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Sat17°12°68%Saturday: Rain. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 68%.
- Sun18°14°88%Sunday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 88%.
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Every year
- AugViking Festival of CatoiraPontevedra, a day trip
- SepPontevedra Feira FrancaPontevedra, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Pontevedraabout 30 min by trainA traffic-free old center and quiet plazas.Read the guide
- Santiago de Compostelaabout 1–1.5 hours by trainThe cathedral and the end of the Camino routes.Read the guide
- Cíes Islandsabout 45 min by ferry in seasonWhite beaches and forest trails in the park offshore.
Before you go to Vigo
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Plan around Vigo
A pedestrian old town 30 minutes away by train
Read the guideSantiago de CompostelaThe pilgrimage city, about 1.5 hours by train
Read the guideA Coruña travel guideAtlantic port with the Tower of Hercules
Read the guideGalicia travel guideThe wider region, from rías to the Camino
Read the guideTrains in SpainRenfe, Iryo and Ouigo compared
Read the guideAll of SpainCities, trains, islands and entry rules for a Spain trip
Read the guideVigo FAQ
Is Vigo worth visiting?
Yes, as a base for seafood and the rías rather than a postcard city. The Cíes Islands, oysters and quick trains to Pontevedra and Santiago are the main draws.
How do you get to the Cíes Islands from Vigo?
Seasonal ferries leave from the maritime station, and in season the park controls numbers with a visit authorization. Check the park's official page for dates and booking before you travel.
How many days do you need in Vigo?
Two days cover the old town, the market and a ría walk. Three days let you add the Cíes Islands or a day in Pontevedra.
What should I eat in Vigo?
Oysters, shellfish, octopus and albariño wine. The Rúa da Pedra near the old fishing quarter is the classic stop for oysters.
When is the best time to visit Vigo?
June to September for the islands and beaches. December for the Christmas lights, though it is wet and cooler.