CÍES ISLANDS

CÍES ISLANDS

Discover the archipelago of islands Cíes. Its crystalline beaches, the route of lighthouses, wildlife, landscapes. A true paradise with good reason that the Romans called it the "Island of the Gods".

Bouzas 2008 Celebrations

Bouzas 2008 Celebrations

Enjoy these beautiful play of light on the night tame waters of the bay Bouzas. The best fireworks to the beat of the music, a real sound and light.

Wayne Shorter Quartet - Imaxinasons 2008

Wayne Shorter Quartet - Imaxinasons 2008

Wayne Shorter will be presented wrapped by three musicians who have been usual in their world tours, Danilo Perez (piano), John Patitucci (bass) and Brian Blade (drums).

Meet the new Museum of the Sea

Meet the new Museum of the Sea

The Museum of the Sea has opened its permanent exhibition. Thousands of square meters of exhibition that help us learn more about our roots as a coastal town and the history of the world's seas.

Aquarium of the Sea Museum

Aquarium of the Sea Museum

In the aquarium of Museo de Galicia you can enjoy watching the major marine ecosystems that are among the Museum's own dock to the coast cliffs of the Cíes Islands.

The monument to Jose de Elduayen

The monument to Jose de Elduayen

This is probably the memorial higher quality of all those made in Galicia in the late nineteenth century. Work by one of the best sculptors of this century Spaniards: Agustin Querol.

Monument to horses

Monument to horses

One of the most significant monuments of the city is the work of John Oliveira where five horses amount by a waterfall spiral of nearly 20 meters high.

Funeral sculpture in Pereiró

Sculpture funeral in Pereira

The cemetery of Pereiró is one of richest in sculpture and funeral architecture of Galicia. It has works of Asorey and several illustrious architects of the city.

Sculpture of Xaime Quessada

Sculpture of Xaime Quessada

This year we left the wonderful painter and sculptor Xaime Quessada. In the Paseo de Alfonso XII flies a nymph on a dragon work of this brilliant artist.

'Quinones de León' Museum

Museo de Leon Quinones

This past year the museum Quinones de Leon has undergone some reforms to improve inside and out. The hall was completely renovated archaeology and the facade looks a new lighting.

URBAN Vigo at night

URBAN Vigo at night

Stroll through the centre of the city and discover its beauty at night. The streets breathe and a magical play of light and shadows covering the city by providing a new shade of color in every corner of Vigo.

transatlantic cruises

transatlantic cruises

Every year we visit authentic floating giants, from Queen Mary 2, the largest passenger ship in the world, Queen Elizabeth II, Oriana, Constellation, Van Gogh, Golden Princess, Dawn, ...

Visits the ZOO of Vigo

Visits the ZOO of Vigo

Visit the zoo Vigo (Vigozoo): bears, tigers and lions, lynx, zebras, the owl, monkeys, waterfowl, reptiles, tarantulas, .... A zoo with improved facilities ye constantly evolving.

Gateway bridal Happy Novias

Gateway bridal Happy Novias

Every year they celebrate the Gateway of Young Designers in Vigoferia. Alongside this gateway is always presents the gateway to Happy Wedding Brides.

Reconquest of Vigo 2008

Reconquest of Vigo 2008

Each year represents the Reconquest of Vigo. Following the presentation of the characters begins with the staging the shooting down of the door Gamboa, the battle and expel Napoleonic forces.

Good Friday Procession of the Virgin of Solitude

Good Friday Procession of the Virgin of Solitude

Every Good Friday the parish of Santiago de Vigo welcomed the procession of the Virgin of Bitterness and the Christ of Faith.

44 contests-exposure of the camellia

44 contests-exposure of the camellia

Every three years is being held in Vigo the international competition of the camellia. A plant of oriental origin that has adapted perfectly to the gardens Galicians. A complete waste of colour and beauty.

Expocruceros 2008

Expocruceros 2008

On 22, 23 and February 24, 2008 took place in the Maritime Station de Vigo holding EXPOCRUCEROS 2008, fair nationwide dedicated to the world of cruise travel.

Carnival of Vigo

Carnival of Vigo

Every year the associations and groupings that make up the groups of Carnival is esmeran more in developing the costumes and staging. Color, fun, smile and satire covering the city streets.

Catwalk fashion Tesoira 2007

Catwalk fashion Tesoira 2007

One year plus ten couturiers junior showed his proposals in the edition of the fashion design contest in 2007 at the Teatro Tesoira Caixanova.

Gateway Young Designers 2007

Gateway Young Designers 2007

Jacobo Campos took first prize at the Gateway International Xóvenes Design, and the second Edurne Ibanez, plus a special mention to Collection better Made

Tour of Spain

Tour of Spain

This year the first stage of the Tour of Spain has departure and arrival in the Galician city of Vigo. The final victory went to Daniele Bennati (Lampre), who becomes the first gold jersey of La Vuelta 2007

Concert Manu Chao

Concert Manu Chao

Manu Chao acted on August 4 on the esplanade of the dock Transatlantic of Vigo in which has been the only concert of his European tour in 2007.

Cow Parade 2007

Cow Parade 2007

The CowParade is being held this year in Vigo. The city has been taken by these cows nice and peaceful. Be sure to see a cow dressed in Galicia, the surfer cow, the cow upside down ... Here is an advance with 100 photographs.

New Square Portugal

New Square Portugal

The square of Portugal and is again open to the public. A new design with a new pond and recover the original source that had been projected in the square by Jenaro de la Fuente.

Street oysters

Street oysters

The famous street of Vigo already has new roof. The structure is cutting fabrics with contemporary forms with triangular sails as a marine. A good way to unite the classic and current sailors preserving the origins of the neighborhood.

Igor Mitoraj

Igor Mitoraj

More than two dozen sculptures of brilliant Polish artist Igor Mitoraj flooded the streets of Vigo. A great way to bring art into the streets. Here you leave an extensive interview for those who lost it.

Pure Art Fair

Pure Art Fair

First edition of the International Fair of Contemporary Art in Vigo or Pure Art Fair. Major event that brings together hundreds of galleries from around the world

Round the World Volvo Ocean Race

Round the World Volvo Ocean Race

For the first time, a destination not hosted the British out of the Volvo Ocean Race, the most prestigious race transoceanic how many will compete in the world.

Annular eclipse of the Sun

Annular eclipse of the Sun

On October 3rd we could contemplate one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena that our Solar System offers us: an annular eclipse of the sun in the middle of Ria de Vigo.

Beaches of Vigo

Beaches of Vigo

Vigo has more than 40 beaches and coves. All clear and fine sand. Discover the beaches of Vigo. Since the famous beach at Samil to the beaches of Vigo more hidden.

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary Architecture

A visit to the modern architecture of Vigo across more than 100 photos. Since the 60's until the last buildings still under construction.

University of Vigo

University of Vigo

Meet the campus of Vigo photo to photo. Its new buildings and colleges, theater, shopping mall, the residence of students, auxiliary buildings and all schools and colleges.

Vigo Urban Graffiti

Vigo Urban Graffiti

Photographs of some urban graffiti. An art with not very good reputation due to vandalism of some groups that have signed anywhere.

SUMMARY OF ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBJECTS

Fashion and Design (4153)

Festivals and celebrations (2120)

Places and streets (597)

Churches,hermitages & chapels (324)

Contemporary Architecture (350)

Nature and landscapes (746)

Water sports (901)

Ethnography (193)

Concerts and Festival (3431)

Leisure culture (1948)

University of Vigo (205)

Archaeology and history (144)

Architecture (459)

The port of Vigo (622)

Museums of Vigo (630)

Cultural centers and galleries (441)

Monuments and sculptures (842)

Cies Islands (758)

Gardens and parks (569)

Beaches (494)

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More than 28000 pics - Photos of Javier Albertos Benayas. Vigoenfotos 2001-2010.

Upgrade date: 29/12/2009 - Total number of photos: 19927