Vigo, the vibrant Galician city, becomes a spectacular destination during the holiday season.
From the lighting of the lights last Saturday, November 16, until January, its streets are illuminated with an impressive display of lights and decorations, creating a festive atmosphere that attracts thousands of national and international visitors every year.
If you are thinking of enjoying the holidays in Vigo, here we offer you all the information to make your Christmas experience unforgettable.
Not-to-be-missed activities in Vigo during the Christmas season
Christmas in Vigo is not only famous for its lights, but also for the many activities that take place during this time.
One of the main attractions is the CHRISTMAS SOLIDARITY BOATIt is a night ride along the Vigo estuary full of animation, music, games and… Chocolate with churros!
In addition, Naviera Piratas de Nabia, which organizes this route, has had a solidarity initiative where 2 € of each ticket sold will be donated to the Asociación Aldeas Infantiles Galicia.
Another of the outstanding activities are the guided visits to the guided visits to the CÍES ISLANDSlocated within the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia.
This is a trip that many people are unaware of, but certainly cannot be overlooked.
In addition, visiting the Cíes Islands in autumn/winter has a great advantage. The ticket includes a guided tour, so you can learn more about all the curiosities that hide the islands thanks to the explanations of an accredited guide. Here we leave you more information to buy your ticket.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a gastronomic activity, in addition to having the stalls at the traditional Christmas market Cíes Market, you have the opportunity to know the MUSSEL ROUTE.
This is a boat trip in which you will learn about the cultivation of Galician mussels by approaching the rafts (the floating platforms that can be seen in the Vigo estuary).
You will even have a mussel tasting that will make you even more enchanted by the city of Vigo and its surroundings.
Tips to get to Vigo
Given the boom in visitors during the Christmas season, it is essential that you take into account that there will be traffic jams and parking problems near the center.
For this reason, we give you a tip that will help you to move more easily.
Our advice is that you park your car in the fishing village of Moaña and get on the boat of the REGULAR LINE MOAÑA-VIGO.
It is a 15/20 min boat ride that will leave you in the center of Vigo without having to worry about parking your car.
We leave you more information in this video.
