The city’s Old Town travels back in time to the 19th century from the 27th to the 29th of March 2026: it’s La Reconquista, Vigo’s most characteristic celebration.
On the 28th of March, 1809, a popular uprising against the French invasion turned Vigo into the first town of Europe that managed to expel Napoleon's army. It had its reward: a year later, Fernando VII granted Vigo the title of "faithful, loyal and courageous" city.
Now, every 28th of March, ...
The Entroido or Carnival in Vigo is one of Galicia’s favourite traditions, an event associated with fertility and crop protection rites. It was later converted into a Christian rite to celebrate abundance and to say goodbye to good food and good wine for a while.
In Galicia, there are as many carnivals as towns, and in Vigo it’s celebrated by enthroning the Meco or the Entroido God. During the reign of this permissive God, everything is possible and fun: parades ...
The Festival of San Blas is Vigo’s winter celebration par excellence. From mid January to the 3rd of February, thousands of people “take over” the small parish of Bembrive to enjoy one of the most popular festivities in Vigo: San Blas.
You may have celebrated this famous saint’s day elsewhere in Spain, but we’re sure you’ll never forget a San Blas in Bembrive.
First of all, thanks to its people, who fill the streets under the rain or a scorching sun (yes...
Vigo, a destination to enjoy all year round
Vigo was presented at FITUR 2026 as a vibrant, dynamic and surprising tourist destination to enjoy throughout the year. Under the slogan “Vigo, Christmas 365 days a year”, the city invites visitors to discover a unique experience that combines tradition, modernity and fun in every season.
With a calendar full of...
