View Mediterranean on the mapMore an active industrial and fishing city than a tourist destination. Stone-built bars cluster in the hilly Old Town of Casco Viejo, while "Ostras Street," where the local oysters are shucked and sold on the street, is a highlight. The cruise pier is next to the city center, making it easy to explore on foot.

Vigo

Vigo · Spain · View on map

The largest city in Spain's northwestern Galicia region, with a large fishing port at the head of a deep ria. It combines one of the EU's largest fish markets with the fresh seafood street of the old town and serves as a Mediterranean cruise port of call.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Vigo · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

The largest city in Galicia, with about 290,000 people (about 480,000 in the metropolitan area)

Population

A mild west-coast oceanic climate, cooler and rainier than Spain's Mediterranean side. Summers are comfortable, and winter days are also mild. October to March is the rainy season.

Climate

Spanish and Galician (English is mainly understood at tourist attractions)

Language

Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted.

Currency

May to September. June to August, with little rain and mild temperatures, is the best time.

Best time to visit

Local food

Raw oystersGalician-style octopus (pulpo a feira)empanadascallopsAlbarino white wine

Sights

Casco Viejo old town and Ostras (oyster) StreetMonte do Castro fortress ruins and city panoramaSamil Island National Park (day trip by boat)Sunset promenade along the Quebrada coastNearby Baiona (port town where Columbus returned)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

12°

6°Jan

14°

6°Feb

16°

7°Mar

17°

9°Apr

20°

11°May

23°

13°Jun

25°

15°Jul

25°

15°Aug

23°

14°Sep

19°

11°Oct

15°

8°Nov

13°

6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: VIGO PEINADOR · about 8 km from port · elevation difference about 256 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Cheaper than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)83 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee and beer are somewhat cheaper; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.28

Water 500 ml

€2.35

Coffee

€13.50

Inexpensive meal

€1.80

Local beer

€5.90

Big Mac

Prices in Vigo. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

VGO

Vigo Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 7.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesMay 2027

14-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton to Port Canaveral

Carnival Festivale/ Carnival Cruise Line

Southampton›Vigo›Funchal›+2›Port Canaveral

Indicative fare

From $1,200.00

Fare level: Lower

14 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Jul 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

OtherNov 2026 – Oct 2028

12-Night Cruise from Southampton

Queen Anne/ Cunard Line

Southampton›Lisbon›Funchal›+4›Southampton

Indicative fare

From ¥330,000

(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)

Fare level: Standard

12 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 16, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesApr 2027

26-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Santos to Kiel

Costa Diadema/ Costa Cruises

Santos›Rio de Janeiro›Salvador›+10›Kiel

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

26 nightsOne way · 12 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Sources

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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