Situated in northwestern Spain, this picturesque Galician port has blossomed into a characterful coastal city with a rich culture born of origins that date back to the Roman era. Vigo enchants with its colorful maritime traditions, delicious local cuisine and genuine charm. The old town, or Casco Vello, is the heart of the city where winding streets give way to sprawling plazas lined with buildings that have survived the march of time. The Santa Maria Collegiate Church and the Castro Fortress are the Vigo's most revered historic attractions, while museums like the Quiñones de León Museum, Vigo Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO) and Museo do Mar de Galicia are adored by culture buffs. Vigo is also blessed with spectacular, sun-kissed beaches lapped by the pristine waters of the Atlantic, with ample opportunities for watersports. The Porta do Sol attracts shoppers in droves, while the Rúa Pescadería and the markets of O Berbés bustle with stalls that dole out fresh-shucked oysters, flavorful seafood, and other local specialties. Part of the Spanish Province of Pontevedra is one of Galicia's most populous settlements; it is the best of both worlds with all the comforts of a modern city and the allure of a traditional, port town.
