Port. Your in the Atlantic Europe Vigo. feel the UNEXPECTED A real, local & close paradise

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2 comercial@apvigo.es Port Your in the Atlantic Europe Vigo feel the UNEXPECTED A real, local & close paradise!

3 Cíes Islands the islands of the Gods comercial@apvigo.es Cíes Islands are the jewel of the Atlantic Islands National Park. Only 40 minutes away from the Cruise Quay, this natural paradise has Distances The Port of Vigo partners with: between European Atlantic Ports in nautical miles become one of the most important tourist appeals of the nortwest of Spain. Idyllic white sand beaches with limpid waters are surrounded by pine woodland and protected by steep cliffs with the world s largest colony of seagulls and many other different species of birds nesting or resting on their migratory journeys This archipelago is made up of three islands, two of them joined by a large stretch of sand: As Rodas 360 Beach, the best beach in the world, according to The Guardian. But Cies Islands not only welcome our 605 cruise visitors at the very entrance 740 to Vigo estuary, they are the port natural guard that calms down 450 the Atlantic open sea waters 75 making Vigo shore a 240 safe sheltered port 495 of call even in the roughest 330 storms smart vi port Vigo feel the UNEXPECTED A real, local & close paradise! RÍA DE A sheltered port by a beatiful estuary Cíes Islands Puerto de Vigo Trasatlánticos Comercio

4 ThePort in the City As closely related to the sea as it is, Vigo is a city that has always been connected to its port from its very beginning. Even today there are areas where visitors find it hard to make a distinction between the city and the docks. This connection can be seen not only in the traditional fishing spots in town, but also in the large and recently renovated central port area that serves also as the heart of the city. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit this heart as they arrive by road, air and sea means, thus taking advantage of the two cruise-ships terminals that welcome some 200,000 passengers on board of about one hundred vessels each year. Vigo is the leading port in traffic in the area comprising Northern Spain and Portugal, and it is not only an efficient and consolidated transit port for all cruise-ships companies, but an inviting base port for them after the many successful experiences on board of Iberocruceros, Pullmantur and MSC cruiseships these last years. Lisbon Hamburg Amsterdam Le Havre Zeebrugge A Coruña Bilbao Rotterdam Bremerhaven Leixoes Ijmuiden Cherbourg La Rochelle Antwerp Bordeaux Rouen Brest Ferrol Santander Lorient St. Malo Nantes-St. Nazaire Vilagarcía Zeeland West Coast Region Ports - PAX Lisbon Ferrol A Coruña Leixoes Villagarcía Brest Lorient Nantes-St. Nazaire La Rochelle Santander Bilbao Cherbourg St. Malo Bourdeaux Bremenhaven Ijmuiden Hamburg Amsterdam Zeeland Roterdam Antwerp Zeebrugge Rouen Le Havre En el corazón mismo de la ciudad, más de m2 están dedicados al tráfico de cruceros. Una amplia zona peatonal con paseos, jardines, hoteles y un bonito puerto deportivo une los dos muelles de cruceros, que suman entre ambos m de línea de atraque con calados de 12 m. El hecho de tener las dos TERMINALES en la misma área, en pleno centro de la ciudad, ha permitido que Vigo haya podido acoger escalas de hasta cuatro grandes cruceros simultáneamente y recibir más de pasajeros en un mismo día, cumpliendo siempre con los más altos y fiables estándares de calidad y seguridad. Vigo es la ciudad más grande y cosmopolita de su región, Galicia; un lugar extraordinario Todos los servicios donde a la los tradición barcos están y la modernidad disponibles las se 24 funden horas en un entorno natural único que ofrece una enorme y diversa variedad de EXCURSIONES, y los 365 días del contemplando año: prácticos, múltiples amarradores, alternativas, remolcadores como cultura y arquitectura, arte moderno, historia medieval, compras, deportes de y nuevas aventura, pasarelas, increíbles anchas paisajes y antideslizantes, o una deliciosa hasta gastronomía, entre 19 m otras.

5 1 º Trasatlanticos Quay Vigo Cruise Terminal Berthing line: 700 m ( m - Dolphins Dock) Depth: 12 m Total Area: 121,697 sqm ISPS CODE: Both Transit & Turnarounds Port Services: - Hq: Pilotage - Mooring & Tugs Service - Inmigration Police - Embarquing & Disembarking (lugagges) - Free WiFi, tourist info, shopping, bars & restaurants, taxis, parking... etc The Trasatlánticos Quay, born to meet the demands of migration outflows during the first half of the 20th century, is now a large quay with 700 m of berthing line and a modern Passen-gers Terminal, the CRUISE TERMINAL. An imprevessive shopping MALL links the Cruise Area with the nice Oldquarters trough pedrestian bridge. (Alberto Durán Building)

6 2 º Comercio Quay Berthing line: 290 m ( Dolphin Dock) Depht: 9 m Area: 20,000 sqm New Terminal: 1,050 sqm ISPS CODE for transit calls Services: Parking for shorex tour buses, taxis, restaurants & shopping, rental bikes... etc The other cruise Quay is the Comercio Quay, with 290 m of berthing line. Opened to this service on 2010, this Quay was the former dock for fruit cargo at the port. After a profound architectural renovation, the updated building preserves the historical setting but offering clean open spaces and modern facilities devoted to its new purpose. El Tinglado del Puerto

7 Shorex Tours Next to the historical Old Quarter with its narrow streets and beautiful squares and arcades, it is Puerta del Sol, the town s very center, and a gate to its cultural offer, like the remarkable modernist cultural spaces. Shopping around is also a good way of spending the day in Vigo, and along with the main shopping streets on the downtown displaying national and foreign top fashion brands, there are also modern department stores and malls. Vigo is a lively port that welcomes cruise visitors from its heart, the downtown district, offering pleasant walks through pedestrian areas and a diverse and wide range of culture, shopping and restaurants serving regional cuisine. The beautiful natural surroundings of the Estuary of Vigo are one of its main appeals, and nature, parks and beautiful sights can be enjoyed almost without leaving the city. An interesting offer on SHORE EXCURSIONS is available to experience the impressive view of the whole estuary from A Guía hill; the traces of the primitive Celtic origins or the city s primitive fort settlement at O Castro; Castrelos Park, Vigo s true green lung, with its Pazo Quiñones de León, that holds major local events and an outstanding museum of Galician Art; or a visit to the beaches, like Samil beach, a wonderful sea landscape with fantastic facilities for children and grown-ups. Vigo CÍES ISLANDS THE BEST BEACH IN THE WORLD IN

8 Baiona La Toja Tui - La Guardia A traditional tourist destination due to its beaches and historical monuments, like Monterreal Castle, a fortress dating from the early years of the 11th century, Baiona was the first port to hear the news of the discovering of America. A worth a visit replica of Columbus caravel La Pinta stands for the town s historical past guarding its shore. La Toja Island brings together the nature and the rich local gastronomy in a select environment dominated by its Casino reminiscent of 19th century Romantic society and a 9 holes Golf course surrounded by the unequal beauty of the Arousa es-tuary waters. Its 12th century chapel completely covered with scallop shells catches all visitors attention. River Miño is the natural frontier between Spain and Portugal. A visit to the border country provides impressive landscapes of the natural park Aloia hill, Tui s monumental town and cathedral or Santa Tecla Celtic fortress, in traditional fishing village of La Guardia. Santiago de Compostela A world heritage city, its cathedral is the destination of Christian pilgrimage since 9th century. An excellent oportunity to meet Galician history, art and culture trough its ancient, cobbled paved streets, Santiago is a destination that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Pontevedra Pontevedra is an ancient town and a medieval port with a large pedestrian centre plenty of historical buildings, like its pilgrim chapel La Peregrina or its old town streets full of charm. Close to Pontevedra, the lovely fishermen village of Combarro stands the test of time with its architectural elements instilling a pleasant sense of peace. Sports Vigo s geographical location allows a large sports offer for those visitors looking for different excursion options. Adventure and water sports like canoeing, or rafting on river Miño, sea sports like surf, kayak or paddle-surf on beautiful beaches or amazing walks and trekking on mount Galiñeiro.

9 Vines & Gastronomy Rías Baixas is the name of the Protected Denomination Origin that covers the 4 wine areas surrounding Vigo. With white wines worldwide renowned, based on Albariño grape, the local wineries are an unmissable destination for those interested in blending culture, history and gastronomy. Cíes Islands the islands of the Gods Cíes Islands are the jewel of the Atlantic Islands National Park. Only 40 minutes away from the Cruise Quay, this natural paradise has Distances The Port of Vigo partners with: between European Atlantic Ports in nautical miles become one of the most important tourist appeals of the nortwest of Spain. Idyllic white sand beaches with limpid waters are surrounded by pine woodland and protected by steep cliffs with the world s largest colony of seagulls and many other different species of birds nesting or resting on their migratory journeys This archipelago is made up of three islands, two of them joined by a large stretch of sand: As Rodas 360 Beach, the best beach in the world, according A visit to any of the multiple Rias Baixas wineries will provide the tourist not only to The Guardian. with an approach to the elaboration of wine but also with the best opportunity to But Cies Islands not only welcome our taste in situ the distinctive aroma and flavour of Alvariño: an excellent option to cruise visitors at the very entrance 740 combine with local fish and shellfish, essential elements of the delicious and healty to Vigo estuary, they are the port Atlantic Diet. 605 natural guard that calms down 450 the Atlantic open sea waters 75 making Vigo shore a 240 safe sheltered port 495 of call even in the roughest Vigo s gastronomic culture immerse you in a unique sea flavors. The local cuisine gives you 330 storms a great chance to taste a seafood and a fish provided not only by the Atlantic Ocean but also smart vi port Puerto de Vigo by the Vigo Estuary, where the plankton wealth, the sea s temperature and currents, as well as a unique seabed are the responsible factors for such an excellent quality that makes it a Cíes Islands worldwide benchmark. Trasatlánticos Comercio

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