Looking for an unforgettable Christmas trip? Then you cannot miss Christmas in Vigo, in Galicia. And it is that, for years, when this time comes, Vigo is transformed. A halo of magic envelops it completely, and it is filled with lights, dream decorations, attractions and Christmas markets. Come on, the streets of Vigo breathe a Christmas atmosphere that you cannot miss .
Since 2018 Vigo has become a Christmas benchmark in Spain and in Europe! Therefore, in today's post, we tell you what can you do in Vigo if you visit it at Christmas, what to see in Vigo at any time of the year, and where you can spend the night with your motorhome or camper during your route through this incredible city.
What to do in Vigo at Christmas?
In Vigo, in addition to doing your Christmas shopping in Calle del Príncipe, ice skating, riding in a virtual simulator in Rosalía de Castro, and of course, enjoy the Cavalcade of the Three Wise Men, there is 5 essentials that you cannot miss on your trip to Vigo by motorhome or camper:
1. The Christmas lights of Vigo
Year after year, Vigo excels even more with its Christmas lighting and arouses the admiration of its local population and the large number of tourists who visit the city .
So much so that in this 2022 they adorn the city in more than 400 streets, some 11 million LED lights. In addition to nearly a thousand Christmas trees, and a wide variety of decorations, markets and attractions.
From November to January, after Epiphany, the Christmas lights illuminate the nights of Vigo. And this year 2022 these are the Christmas spots that you cannot miss on your motorhome route through Vigo.
2. The giant Ferris wheel
Can you imagine a ferris wheel 60 meters high and capacity for about 200 people? Well, this is one of the main Christmas attractions that you can enjoy in Vigo this year, specifically in Areal. For 5 euros you can get on one of its 48 baskets and enjoy the best viewpoint in this Galician city.
3. Christmas trees
In the Plaza Princesa, you can see another of the most beautiful Christmas spots in Vigo, its huge Christmas tree
But also, in its Praza Compostela you have another incredible huge Christmas tree that is worth seeing from near. In this case, it is a natural tree meticulously decorated for the occasion.
4. Its amazing decorations
But these are not the only Christmas decorations that you can see at Christmas in Vigo. Throughout its streets there are countless decorations that will bring out your Christmas spirit: such as the Santa Claus and the 12-meter snowman that you will find on García Barbón street ; the hot air balloon, the photocall of the Three Wise Men and the wooden house of Santa Claus
And so many others that you can discover for yourself touring Vigo! You just have to let yourself go and walk through its streets. You will surprise me at every step with the large number of Christmas surprises that its Christmas lighting hides.
5. The Christmas market
Another of the essentials that you cannot miss at Christmas in Vigo is its great Cíes Market, with crafts and decorative items. Nearly a hundred wooden stalls located in the Parque da Alameda, next to Praça Compostela, where you will not be able to resist buying something. There are also delicious food stalls where you can regain your strength to continue your tour of the city.
What to see in Vigo (at any time of the year)
Obviously, Vigo is not just your Christmas. There is so much to see in your city no matter what time of year you visit! So, here we leave you some of the points that you cannot miss on your trip, so that you can add them to your route through Vigo in a motorhome or camper:
Bouzas neighborhood
If there is something you cannot miss in Vigo, it is its Bouzas neighbourhood. A fishing neighborhood with its own charm, just 5 minutes from the center of Vigo.
Come to its Port and enjoy Galician gastronomy in one of its numerous bars. And don't leave without visiting its promenade to discover its incredible beaches.
Pazo Quiñones de León
Another of Vigo's must-sees is the Pazo Quiñones de Leónn, which currently houses an impressive museum with a large collection of Galician painting and archaeology.
Enjoy walking through its famous English garden or the labyrinthine framework of the French garden.
Mount O Castro
Crowded by the Fortress of O Castro, you will find the Monte O Castro and its incredible views of the Ría from Vigo and the Cíes Islands, the best views of Vigo! An iconic point of the city where you can walk through its beautiful gardens and admire its walls up close, a marvel!
Porta do Sol
You cannot leave Vigo without visiting Porta do Sol, a huge square from which the famous Sculpture of the Mermaid emerges , and where you will find the house of Correos y Telegrafos and the García Barbón Theater.
Old Town
Known as “Casco Vello”, the Old Town of Vigo is one of the most beautiful spots in the city and you cannot miss it on your route through Vigo! in motorhome or camper!
Get lost among its cobbled streets until you reach the A Pedra Market or the Rúa da Pescadería to taste some rich oysters. And with renewed energy, continue walking through the Old Town until you find la Plaza de la Igrexa. In it you will find the imposing Cathedral of Santa María. It will leave you speechless!
Alameda Park
And what better way to end your visit to the city than by taking a long walk Alameda Park, another place you cannot miss in Vigo.
This is the Ensanche Park, located in the heart of the city, where you can discover a beautiful botanical garden full of flowers and ancient trees.
Vigo by motorhome or campervan
When you visit Vigo by motorhome or camper, you can spend the night in the Castelo do Castro car park, from where you can walk to the center; in the Soutomaior motorhome area, with views of the Ría de Vigo; or at the Camping de la Playa Samil, with all the services.
And atnow that you know where to best enjoy the lighting and the Christmas decorations in Vigo and what are the most emblematic points of this Galician city, you have to discover them for yourself, touring Vigo in a motorhome or camper !
