The best family photos you'll ever take you'll take in Vigo!
Just a few minutes away from your cruise ship, you'll find sculptures that have become local legends: the Homenaje a la Emigración (Homage to Emigration) by Ramón Conde, which brings us closer to the reality of our relationship with the other side of the Atlantic; the enigmatic statue of Jules Verne gazing out to sea, the place he imagined so vividly— a TOP photo you'll surely want to frame; the famous Sireno (Man-fish) by Francisco Leiro, which leaves no one indifferent... and much more!
Up we go! Head up to Castro Mountain and let yourself be captivated by the best panoramic views of the bay and the Cíes Islands. There, you'll also discover remnants of our past, from 17th-century fortresses to a pre-Roman settlement. When it comes to finding the perfect local restaurant to enjoy our rich gastronomy, you won't need to travel far. Near the port, you'll find the finest fish market to savour our culinary variety: spider crabs, goose barnacles, queen scallops, octopus—all that the Atlantic and the estuaries have to offer. Ask for "pulpo a la gallega" (Galician-style octopus) to show off how much of a local you've become!
YOU CANNOT MISS THESE HIGHLIGHTS!
Homage to Emigration: Ramón Conde, 2011 This work depicts a man leaving in search of a better future in America, leaving his family behind, as a tribute to Galician emigration which took place in the second half of the 19th century and up to the second half of the 20th. El Sireno (The Man-Fish): Francisco Leiro, 1991 This cubist work portrays a man-fish gazing out to sea while pointing towards the mountain with his human legs. A regular meeting spot for locals. Look out for our RED UMBRELLA to discover Vigo like a local! O Castro Mountain and a visit to the Santa María fortress The summit offers the best views of the city, and you can even spot the famous Galician bridge "A Ponte de Rande". This area was originally a Celtic hillfort, and was later militarised with walls. The Castro de Vigo was born in the Iron Age and, by the 1st century AD, had become the economic and political capital of the Fragoso valley. Its constant focus on the sea allowed it to control trade with Rome and become a key hub for distributing goods throughout Gallaecia. Statue of Jules Verne: José Molares, 2005 Verne mentions our breathtaking bay in his work 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and he even visited Vigo on two occasions.
