An industrial city and one of the most important ports in Europe. A visit to the Cathedral should not be missed, of a neoclasic style, where the Cristo de la Victoria is venerated (18th Century); the ancient fisherman suburb of El Berbés; the churches of Coruxo and Bembibre from the 12th and 13th centuries each; Castrelos Park, where the Palace of Quiñones de León is, the local Museum with an interesting art gallery sorrounded by a splendid garden: the Monte de la Guía mirador from which you may see a spectacular view of the river and on the hill top stands the Santuary of Nuestra Señora; and the Mirador of Castro, sorrounded by an ancient walled building. It also has a Zoo and a sports harbour.


SOUTOMAIOR:

It has an importante pottery industry. The oysters of Arcade are famous for their excellent taste which can be enjoyed with Soutomaior´s Albariño wine. From Arcade you may visit the feudal castle of Soutomaior, related to the legendary figure of Pedro Madruga.

Cies Islands, can only be reached by boat from Vigo´s harbour. It was declared National Nature Reserve and has an important colony of water birds.