VIGO (GALICIA - SPAIN)     

Europa - España - Galicia - Vigo

CITY

Vigo overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is a city worker who has based its development on the fishing port (the largest in Spain), shipbuilding, canneries and factories of PSA Peugeot Citroën and Pescanova.

The citizens of Vigo have a profile entrepreneur, active and has a strong connection with sport. In the city are usually held very important international competitions such as the departure of the Volvo Ocean Race, the Equestrian World Cup and recently the World Hockey Championships. They are neighbors of the county of Vigo outstanding athletes like Oscar Pereiro winner of the Tour of France 2006.

Vigo is a very dynamic city and has a high quality of life based on a wide range of cultural activities, natural surroundings and an extraordinary kitchen consisting of all types of fish and shellfish, especially oysters, which are tasted in A Pedra Street .

Communications are excellent, thanks to the network formed by the airport, railway station, roads and highways and port in the Atlantic ocean.

Among the assets of the city are:

I. It is the city with the highest population growth in Europe during the twentieth century.

II. It is one of the three safest cities in Spain.

III. Enjoy the best beach in the world as ranked 2007.

IV. The city is located in a beautiful bay close to the Cies Islands

V. The University of Vigo is one of the engines of the city and the promotion of sport as a way of life.

SPORTS CENTER

IMD of Vigo. Travesas Sport Hall (Center Court).

Location: Avenida of Castrelos, 1. VIGO.

Building: Built in the last century and renovated in 1998 by architect Mr. Santiago González García.

Capacity: 3500 spectators.

The IMD of Vigo houses the Travesas Sport Hall.
Located in the heart of the city Castrelos Avenue, near the Plaza of the Americas. In 1998 it was restored by architect Don Santiago González García Gallego.

The center court, where they play Gestibérica and VigoUrban Celta, has a capacity of 3500 spectators.

The sport hall has 6 meeting rooms, cafeteria and it is equipped with rugby football field, jogging track, gymnasium, swimming pool and sports courts to hockey and tennis.