Vigo

Vigo is an industrial city in Galicia, Spain.

Vigo Halal Travel Guide

Vigo was a 1960s boom town after Franco's government gave this city a free-trade zone in 1947 and a Development Pole in 1964.

The Galician language (Gallego), Portuguese, and Castilian (Spanish) are all spoken in Vigo.

Travel as a Muslim to Vigo

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Vigo

• Vigo-Peinador the international Airport IATA Code: VGO GPS: 42.229167, -8.6275 is 15 kilometers from the centre of Vigo, and is situated in the municipalities of Redondela, Vigo and Mos - Vigo–Peinador Airport Aeropuertovgo It serves mainly national routes such as Air Europa (Madrid), Orbest (Lanzarote and Tenerife-South), Spanair Vueling (Barcelona), Iberia Airlines (Madrid), Volotea (Ibiza, Sevilla). Their regional affiliate Air Nostrum flies also to some other destinations such as Bilbao, Seville or Valencia. Air France flies to Paris and there might be other international destinations such as London (Vueling) or Brussels (Air Nostrum), depending on the season.

There is a bus shuttle which connects Porto airport (Portugal) with Vigo.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Vigo

There is direct train to/from Porto (Portugal) twice daily (14 €, 3 hrs) and to several other Spanish cities - Santiago de Compostela (hourly, 1.30h, 9 €), Madrid (twice daily, 50 €), Bilbao (one per day, 48 €), Pontevedra (several times a day, 3 €, 30 mins)

By car

Distances to/from Vigo: Madrid 590 kilometers, A Coruna 156 kilometers, Ourense 100 kilometers, Pontevedra 27 km

By sea

Local ferries sail from neighbouring villages (Cangas and Moaña)

What to see in Vigo

• Museo Do Mar De Galicia (Sea Museum of Galicia) - Opening Hours: June-September: 10am-2pm & 5pm-10pm (Tue-Thu), 10am-2pm & 4pm-10.30pm (Fri-Sat), 10am-10pm (Sun), Winter: 10am-2pm & 4-8pm (Tue-Thu), 10am-10.30pm (Fri-Sat), 10am-9pm (Sun) 3 € adults/1.5 € reduced/5 € families

• Museo Municipal de Vigo | Opening Hours: 10am-8pm (with siesta break), Sundays 10am-1.30pm Free entry Vigo's local museum has got more than 1500 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and applied arts, from which just a small part is exhibited. The best known artists of the collection are Carracci, Pourbus, Goya, Teniers, Fragonard and Prud'hon. There is archeological hall and the least developed museum department - history of the city.
• Fortaleza de San Sebastian -

• Santa María Church . in downtown
• Porta do Sol - Vigo's kilometre zero, from where all distances are traditionally measured. It is very popular meeting point. Sculpture is made by Francisco Leiro, El Sireno (The Merman). El Sireno looks to the north, to the sea.
• Castro de Vigo - GPS: - Park and panoramic viewpoint.
• Oyster sellers - in downtown
• A Guía - A hill known as A Guía is the most important landmark. It has served sailors for centuries as a point of reference when entering port, has become one of Vigo's most popular parks, thanks to the fine views it affords over the city.
• Islas Cíes (Cies Islands) | national park. Boats to Cíes islands (30-45 mins) run several times a day in summer: June-September, in the week of easter holiday, on weekends in May and October. There are two companies Nabia Naviera and Mar de Ons that takes you there for the same price (just different timetable). Round trip costs 16 €/adults (2022). Both companies have office just behind the tourist information point near the boat terminal. Cíes Islands are famous of nice beaches, nature, bird watching and diving/snorkelling. There is camp (8 € adult/5 € child per day), although is feasible to stay over night in apartments. There is a restaurant and a bar or two.

What to do in Vigo

Stroll down the main port and savour the impressive variety of local seafood.

• Watch football ie soccer at Celta Vigo, who play in La Liga and the top tier of Spanish football. Their Balaídos stadium, capacity 29,000, is 2 kilometers southwest of the old centre.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vigo

• Marengo Style - c/Progreso, 40 GPS: 42.2353, 8.7212 ☎ +34 986 222 292 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 14PM & 17.30PM Monday - 20.30PM Fashion store in Vigo's Commercial Zone (Zone Centro) where you can find Spanish fashion brands for women, such as Rosalita McGee, PepaLoves, TitisClocthing, Compañía Fantástica or Tiralahilacha. Marengo also has an e-commerce site, where you can order your clothes from any place in Europe.

Halal Restaurants in Vigo

Try the amazing Tortilla and empanadillas at Bar Carballo

• Tia Brigida | Rua do Arco 10 ☎ +34 986392326 | Opening Hours: lunch and dinner Moderate Situated in the old seaside village of Cangas, across the picturesque harbour from Vigo, this restaurant specialises in contemporary interpretations of traditional seafood dishes. The creation of young Chef Alfonso Moldes, Tia Brigida, serves some of the most satisfying food in Galicia.
• Picadillo |

Fermin Penzol 10, Vigo 100m up from the tourist port, just below the Porta de Sol ☎ +34 986 223 729 | Opening Hours: 12:30-1600, 20:00-23:30 between $15-$30pp Sitting right on the edge of Vigo´s old town, this restaurant offers classic and innovative meals, tapas and soft drinks in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

• Maruja Limón - Victoria 4 ☎ +34 986 473406 | Opening Hours: closed mid to end Sept, Sun, Monday Menu € 44 to 64 (2023)

Queimada is an alcoholic beverage of Galician tradition.

Queimada's characteristic blue fire. Queimada has origins in the Pagan festivals of Galicia. It is a punch made from Galician aguardiente (Orujo Gallego) - a spirit distilled from and flavoured with herbs or Coffee, plus sugar, lemon peel, coffee beans and cinnamon.

Traditionally while preparing the punch a spell or incantation is recited, so that special powers are conferred to the queimada and those drinking it. Then the queimada is set alight, and slowly burns as more is added.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Vigo

Vigo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Vigo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vigo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Vigo and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Vigo. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Vigo. Key components include:

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Vigo, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Vigo, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Vigo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Vigo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Vigo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vigo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Vigo.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Vigo is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Vigo, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Accommodation is extremely simple to find and there are a lot of hotels, pensiones and hostales (B&B) all around the city, mostly in the downtown or near (the previous) train station.

• La Estrella - Martín Códax 5 ☎ +34 886 905 810 - 15-30 € Bed & Breakfast near old train station. Even for single travellers they may charge for just a bed, not for a room.
• Hostal Lalin - ☎ +34 986 232 699 +15-35 € - Av. Florida nº 14. A bit far from the downtown, but price worthy.

Middle

• Ancla Dorada - ☎ +34 986 43 66 07 Irmandiños nº 2. 25-60 €. Nice hostal close to the downtown.
• Hostal Gran Via - ☎ +34 986 41 54 44 +35-55 € - Calle de Urzáiz.
• NH Palacio de Vigo - Avenida García Barbón, 17-19 ☎ +34 98 6433643 - 60-80 € In the heart of Vigo, close to the Club Nautico and the Do Castro Park, this hotel occupies a residential building dating from the beginning of this century (Casas de Oya, 1904). Its magnificent granite façade decorated in the typical style of that period is crowned with three large architectural roses and has been restored to its original splendour.
• Hotel Puerta Gamboa - ☎ +34 986 22 8674 +60-80 € - Calle de Gamboa 12. Puerta Gamboa is a charming hotel, in the heart of the old town centre.

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