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Vigo: A Journey of Discovery

Gabriela Dias

11 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Vigo, where ancient marvels and natural wonders await. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Illa de San Simón, marvel at contemporary art at MARCO, and soak in the beauty of Monteferro. Uncover hidden treasures at Museo do Mar de Galicia and Centro Arqueolóxico da Vila Romana de Toralla. Get enchanted by Monte Enfeitizado and relax in the serene Parque de Castrelos. Conclude your journey with a visit to Museo Quiñones de León, Castelo do Castro, and the magnificent Concatedral - Basílica de Santa María de Vigo.

Trip to Vigo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring Vigozoo and the Enchanting Illa de San Simón

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$10

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$ 9

Hotel Inffinit Vigo

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Vigozoo

Small, traditional zoo featuring diverse mammals, reptiles & birds & a nocturnal exhibit.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

25 - 30 min

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Illa de San Simón

Wooded island with a chapel, once an isolation hospital & now with restored buildings & gardens.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2MARCO: Where Art Meets Innovation and Alameda da Praza de Compostela

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$15

Hotel Inffinit Vigo

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

MARCO

Contemporary-art museum with works by local & international artists, plus rotating exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Alameda da Praza de Compostela

Garden promenade featuring paved pathways, statues, fountains, streetlamps & formal flower beds.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Dive into History at Museo do Mar de Galicia and Centro Arqueolóxico da Vila Romana de Toralla, and Conquer Monteferro

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$20

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$ 12

Hotel Inffinit Vigo

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Museo do Mar de Galicia

Contemporary maritime museum offering natural, cultural, industrial & historical exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Centro Arqueolóxico da Vila Romana de Toralla

Remains of a high-end Roman villa dating from the 4th–5th c. CE, with a visitor center & tours.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Monteferro

Civil War remains & a granite monument to mariners on a hilltop with views to islands in the sea.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Mystery of Monte Enfeitizado and Blissful Moments at Parque de Castrelos

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$0

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$ 9

Hotel Inffinit Vigo

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Monte Enfeitizado

Forest trail under pines & eucalyptus trees that passes a ruined mill, aqueduct & castle.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Parque de Castrelos

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Museo Quiñones de León, Castelo do Castro, and the Majestic Concatedral - Basílica de Santa María de Vigo

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$13

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$ 6

Hotel Inffinit Vigo

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Museo Quiñones de León

Museum of Galician aristocracy from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with furniture, art & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Castelo do Castro

Hilltop park with prehistoric stone ruins & the remains of a fortress built during the Middle Ages.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Concatedral - Basílica de Santa María de Vigo

Neoclassical church with a simple facade built in the 1800s, with frescoes & barrel-vaulted ceiling.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$58

Transport:$36