Vigo Spain Travel Guide
Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Yoigo are major providers. Prepaid SIM cards ("tarjeta prepago") need a passport for registration. ESIM options are also available.
Correos is Spain's national postal service. Post offices ("Oficina de Correos") are throughout Vigo.
Vigo is bilingual with Galician and The spanish language. English is common in tourist areas, to a lesser extent elsewhere.
Almost all hotels, guesthouses, and holiday rentals have free Wi-Fi for guests. Many cafes, bars, and restaurants have free Wi-Fi for their customers.
For internet access, hotels and cafes have free Wi-Fi. Mobile data coverage is reliable throughout Vigo. An eSIM from Airalo or a portable Wi-Fi device from Solis Wi-Fi is an option.
Knowing typical operating times in Vigo.
Generally 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00/9:00 PM (Mon-Sat).
Lunch 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Dinner 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM or midnight.
Start early for breakfast (around 8:00 AM) and close late.
Supermarkets: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 10:00 PM (Mon-Sat). Some larger supermarkets open on Sunday mornings.
Banks: Generally open from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday-Friday). Some branches may have longer hours one afternoon per week.
Businesses and services may have restricted timetables or closure on public holidays. Check times for attractions in advance of your trip.
Navigating local customs and interactions.
"Hola" for casual greetings. Use "Buenos días" (good morning), "Buenas tardes" (good afternoon/evening), or "Buenas noches" (good night) when entering shops or places to have a meal.
Generally, dress is casual but neat. For religious sites, cover your shoulders and knees out of respect.
Remember the late meal times. When dining, ordering several tapas or raciones to share is common.
It is typically fine to photograph public spaces and attractions. Be mindful of privacy when taking pictures of people.
Embrace local customs and show courtesy. These actions make your experience better.
Vigo works on accessibility for all travelers. However, the city's terrain has challenges.
Vigo develops accessibility. Newer buildings, the principal form of transport hubs like Urzaiz train station, and many public buses often have accessibility.
Many Vitrasa buses are comes with ramps for wheelchair movement.
Specific services advertised for tourists are limited. Public announcements are usually in Spanish and Galician.
Specific services advertised for tourists are limited. Apps like Google Translate aid communication.
Inquire directly with hotels and attractions about their specific accessibility features before booking.
