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Spain·🌊 Coastal

On the Atlantic coast of northwestern Spain, Vigo is Galicia's largest city on the Atlantic with access to the Cíes Islands, often called 'Europe's most Caribbean beaches'. The oyster street in the old town is a culinary gem.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 28°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: February, March, November — a pleasant 18°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 15°C.

Max. temperature
15°
Jan
16°
Feb
16°
Mar
19°
Apr
22°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
24°
Sep
21°
Oct
18°
Nov
15°
Dec
Water temperature
14°
Jan
14°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
16°
May
18°
Jun
18°
Jul
17°
Aug
17°
Sep
19°
Oct
17°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
8h
Feb
7h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
9d
Feb
18d
Mar
11d
Apr
11d
May
12d
Jun
5d
Jul
4d
Aug
12d
Sep
21d
Oct
17d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Vigo as a Vacation Destination

Vigo is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 28°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
GL, ES