Vigo
Vigo is the largest city in Galicia, set on the Atlantic close to the Portuguese border. Its history reaches back to Celtic times, and its strategic importance grew in the Middle Ages. The city is known for its car industry and its fishing fleet, supplying 90% of the fish on the Spanish market. Vigo attracts visitors with its beaches and picturesque coastline as well as landmarks such as its 17th-century fortress. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and rainy summers. The best time to visit is spring and early autumn.
