Top Things To See in Vigo

Vigo is a large city with the largest fishing fleet in Europe and the 2nd largest fleet in the world (2nd to Tokyo). There's a lot to see in town. I recommend at least half a day.

The Concatedral de Santa Maria is located in the historic quarter or Cidade Vella. It's a Neoclassical church built on the remains of a Gothic church that was burned down by Francis Drake.

Porta do Sol and El Sireno (The Merman). The statue of the half man/half fish sits on a very tall pedestal. It was installed in 1991 and has become the symbol of modern Vigo.

"O Nadador" (Or Swimmer) by Francisco Leiro. It's located in Praza da Estrela.

A map of the Spanish portion of the Camino Portugues da Costa on the side of a building.

Walk along the waterfront and you'll come upon the Monumento a Julio Verne.. It is a tribute to Jules Vernes, who devoted a chapter in "20,000 Leagues Under to Sea" to the Bay of Vigo.

If you have additional time, you can climb to the Castello do Castro (a hilltop fortress) or take a boat to the Islas Cies and do some hiking. The Islas Cies are a series of 3 islands off the coast of Vigo. It's a 45-minute ferry ride each way.

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