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...
Winter is typically associated with desolate landscapes and trees stripped bare of their leaves…except that is, in the city of Vigo! The start of the year sees the camellias beginning to flower and immersing the city in colour. In Asia the oil from the Camellia flower is considered a real cosmetic gem, with numerous benefits for our diet, skin and hair. In fact Galicia is taking its first steps in the production of camellia oil and tea.
Come and visit the Rías Baixas, where the climate and soil acidity are perfect for the...
Vigo is the best destination for those who want to begin to look after themselves and keep their New Year’s resolutions.
What better way to gather strength for the coming year than to take some time out and relax at a spa, hot springs or thalassotherapy centre! Come to the Rías Baixas and choose the treatment that most suits your needs, whether it be for therapeutic, leisure, beauty or relaxation purposes. For business visitors we also have numerous urban spas where you can leave your intense...
Once upon a time ...
there is a magical place where, at Christmastime, the trees, the snowmen and the story books are lit up and grow giant-sized so that everybody starts to smile when they see them.
The children can slide on the sledge in the Christmas village, climb on the back of the Royal Camel or take a ride on the Big Wheel...
