Taxi start | USD 3.73 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.89 |
Cappuccino | USD 1.94 |
Rice (white) | USD 1.49 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 898.31 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 1.93 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 576.27 |
1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 89.49 |
Loaf of white bread | USD 1.27 |
Vigo is the largest city in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is a well planned modern city and the natural beauty of Vigo is breathtaking. In order to reach the city, you can take cheap flights to Vigo and land on the Vigo-Peinador International Airport. The airport is 15 km away from the city center and you should hire a cab for a safe journey. Both interstate and international cheap flights to Vigo are available and every year, hundreds of tourists visit Vigo to enjoy its natural and architectural beauty. There are several budget and mid-range hotels in Vigo and accommodation should not be a problem.
If you love swimming and sun bathing, then A Fontaiña should be the first place to visit. Unlike many populated beaches in Spain, this one has a clam atmosphere and lets you relax your mind and body. The beach is equipped with life saving facilities.
There are a number of museums in the city and three of them are worth your time. The Vigo Museum of Contemporary Art is a great place to see some of the finest examples of modern art. There are total 3 exhibition areas and they showcase both famed and novice artists’ works. The next museum is "Quiñones de León" Municipal Museum. The museum is enclosed by beautiful gardens and ponds. In the museum, you can see the archeological remains discovered in the city. There is also a great collection of paintings. You can end your museum tour by visiting Galicia Marine Museum. It helps you understand the importance of sea and fishing in the lives of the local people. You also get to learn about marine ecosystem and biodiversity.
Iglesia de de Santa María is a church and it’s located in the old town area of the city. It was built in the nineteenth century and is dedicated to the image of Cristo de la Victoria. The church is the most popular place for worship in Vigo. You can end your journey by going to the Nosa Señora da Guía Shrine. It is dedicated to Nosa Señora da Guía. The floor plan of the church indicates to the basilican style and there is a statue of the Virgin Mary inside the church.