Getting ashore
Ships dock at the Muelle de Transatlánticos, directly in front of the old town. Cross the Avenida del Castillo promenade, which is busy with traffic, and you are there. The cruise terminal has a few shops and a café on the first floor. A new tourist office is close by.
Watch-outs
Vigo is a working fishing port, and the waterfront traffic is heavy. Use the crossings and the pedestrian lights. The city is hilly, and the old town’s steep lanes are hard for anyone with limited mobility.
Castro fortress and the old town
The Castillo del Castro sits on a hill above the port, with a park and views over the harbour and the Cíes Islands. The old town below has narrow streets, tapas bars and the fish market, and the Cathedral of Santa María is in the old quarter.
Cíes Islands
The Cíes Islands are part of a national park, reached by ferry from Vigo in season. Their beaches are among the finest in Spain. Ferries are weather-dependent and book up in summer, so check times before you go.
Galicia
Santiago de Compostela is about an hour away by coach or train, and the Camino de Santiago ends there. Tours to the city are popular, but allow a full day. Rías Baixas wine tours are another option in the area.
Food & shopping
Galician food is known for seafood, especially octopus (pulpo a feira) and shellfish, with Albariño wine. Tapas bars in the old town are good value. Many shops close for lunch.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are common in the centre.
Accessibility & mobility
The terminal and the promenade are flat and step-free. The old town and the castle involve steep hills and steps, and the castle has a lift or a road route for taxis. Ferries to the Cíes Islands have boarding steps. Ask your operator for step access.