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One of Vigo’s biggest plus points is its proximity to Galicia. Therefore, most of your activities will revolve in and around cities like Pontevedra. If you want you can also take a ride around Portugal, which is just an hour away. Just around the coast, small beautiful towns Cambados and Sanxenxo are also worth a visit

If you are ready to hire a car, then Vigo can serve as a good base point, as you can visit places in and around southern Galicia. Also nearby are provincial capitals of la Coruna and Ourense, which can spicen up your trip.

On the outskirts on Vigo there are number of beaches and nautical sports. One of them is Rias Baixas where institutions like Real Club Nautico de Vigo and Liceo Marítimo de Bouzas will allow you experience the sport of sailing.

Also do not miss out on the beautiful Cíes Islands. The Beach of Monteagudo Island was chosen as one of the top 10 beaches in the world! Worth a visit is the National Land-Marine Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia (Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia) created in 2002.

If you enjoy a walk around the countryside then Vigo is the perfect spot. To promote Vigo’s countryside and scenery it has a walk called the GR53, which in total covers about 55 kilometres depicting Vigo’s beautiful scenery.

For mountain excursions, Quad bikes can be rented and those who are not familiar with them, training is provided.

Facilities for Ocean canoeing, which is similar to river canoeing, are also available, but it is more dangerous and the right precautions should be taken.

If you are a beach fan, then the scenic and spectacular beaches of Galicia are perfect for you. Here wind surfers and jet skis can be hired, or just enjoy the sand and sea waves.

Some of the famous sites of Vigo that should be visited are Rande Bridge, Port of Vigo, Vigo University, the city's museums, festivals and shopping centres.