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Vigo

Galicia's fishing capital and Europe's biggest catch, landed every morning. Oysters on Rúa da Pescadería, and the Cíes islands an hour out by ferry.

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Ideal stay

2 days

Typical spend

~A$115/day

Rough mid-range estimate

Landmarks

6 listed

Things to do

Things to do in Vigo

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Vigo

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If you only have

Vigo in a day, two days, three

Day 1

·Castro fortress

·Garcia Barbon Theatre

·MARCO

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Day 2

·Port of Vigo

·Rande Bridge

·Samil Beach

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Landmarks

Landmarks in Vigo

Castro fortress

Garcia Barbon Theatre

MARCO

Port of Vigo

Rande Bridge

Samil Beach

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Vigo: Jun or Jul or Aug or Sep

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