Cheap flights from Chicago to Vigo from £277

Escape from the city to Islas Cies (consisting of three islands) in Vigo Bay at least for one day. You can see the habitat of grey herons, gulls and cormorants in this stunning natural spot. There is one supermarket, a camping area (to put up a tent, you need to obtain permission from the port of Vigo), and a restaurant. You can take an already set up rental tent (45 euro per night). If you come with your tent, it will cost less (24 euro), but it is better to come to the islands early, to bag a good place.

When shopping in Vigo, go to Cesteiros Street to find interesting items. Wicker baskets are the main souvenir from Vigo. But, to be honest, it's not so useful nowadays. However, you can find leather shoes, bags and other goods at very reasonable prices (from 20 euro per bag).

Take a sightseeing tour in the city of Vigo by tourist bus. By buying one ticket, you can get off the bus on your way, visit nearby attractions, and hop on the next bus. A ticket for an adult costs 7,5 euro, for a child 5-14 years old 4 euro, up to 5 years old — free. It departs at 10:00, 12:00, 16:30 and 18:30 from Canovas del Castillo and passes by the area of ​​the dam and port, facing the bay, on the left side of the shopping centre and back.