Vigo Things to Do

You probably want to try Santiago de Compostela - most people rave about it. Whether or not you like it take a bus out to Muros - both inland and sea views are terrific and the top two of the West facing rias are less built-up than the others.
Muros has a very pleasant harbour area and an interesting old area.

There are several vantage points in the surroundings of mount O Castro. One of them is where the monument in tribute to Rande's galleons is located, from which part of the village, the harbour, the ría of Vigo and the Morrazo coast comes into view. From the vantage point of the monument in memory of the troubadour Martín Códax -who has most excellently sung to Vigo's sea- the western part of the city -Citröen's factory, the ría's mouth, the Cíes islands and Toralla can be contemplated. Some beautiful views of the ría, the city and the harbour can also be enjoyed from the walls of O Castro fortress.

Os Cabalos (the horses sculpture)
Several horses -in a jumping position- are the main motive in this huge sculpture presiding the Plaza de España fountain. Its author, Juan José Oliveira, wanted to pay tribute to the herds of wild horses which -as early as 2,500 years and until recent decades- used to populate O Castro surroundings.

YOU MUST TO VISIT THE NEXT VILLAGE:PONTESAMPAIO .ITS A VILLAGE THAT ITS 30 MINUTES TO VIGO. AND DON FORGETT, SEE RANDE'S BRIDGE.HERE YOU HAVE A PHOTOGRAP OF THE 'PONTE MEDIEVAL DE PONTESAMPAIO',WHERE SPANISH PEOPLE HAD A VERY IMPORTANT BATTLE WHIT FRENCH PEOPLE ON 1948.WHICH PONTESAMPAIO PEOPLE WIN

In Summer there´s always a lot of concerts and you can access free if you go to the back area.The Theather is one of the best I´ve seen. The accoustic is great.And there´s use to be really good plays to see, even the local authors´
ones.

During our spanisch course our shool offered a lot of side activities
like a Tapas Tour, Cinema events, trips to Pontevedra and other places in the near surrounding and a very nice Beach BBQ.
Here is a picture from the BBQ.

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again, not much for me to write in a tip, but I liked the architecture of this corner of Vigo. Dragons on lampposts, a mock guillotine standing in a square, photogenic steps...

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Not much to say here in a tip, but Calle de Laxa is a picturesque sort of road, leading uphil with a number of outdoor cafes and restaurants on the slopes.