Vigo, Spain 30 April - 3 May Vigo is a relatively modern city whose charter dates back to only 1810. But since the twentieth century, when major urban development took place and the population multiplied by twenty-fold, the city expanded to become known as 'The Gateway to the Atlantic', and Spain's busiest fishing port. The city is situated in the middle of the "Ría de Vigo". Stretching from the Cíes Islands to the island of San Simón, where it broadens after the bridge at Rande, the whole bay is dotted with picturesque little fishing villages, overlooked by the Olive City also known as "The Gate to the Atlantic". Its beaches are very attractive with fantastic nautical facilities to practice water sports and routes along the "Ría". Vigo has a strong maritime heritage and relationship with Tall Ships, hosting the Tall Ships Race in 1982 and more recently in 1998. Back to Course and other host ports...
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