Saturday, June 16, 2012

Islas Cíes - Divine islands.

Islas Cíes, called by the Romans divine Islands are crystal clear water of a turquoise color, its fine beaches with white sand, magnificent nature. Tropics? No, this is northern Spain, the coast Rías Baixas in Galicia, a region of the city of Vigo, National Park of Atlantic Islands of Galicia including Cíes archipelago and the islands of Ons, and Cortegada salvor

Vigo - city called City of Olives, located in the region of Galicia, in northwestern Spain, the bay of Vigo estuary (Atlantic), from which it derives its name.
Vigo economy centered around fishing, industry and services. Among the drivers of the economy important is the automotive industry, with the significant role of the PSA Peugeot Citroën, which gathers here its car production to European countries (in 2004 it amounted to 458 550 units, of which over 88% was for export).
The University of Vigo is situated in a mountainous area on the outskirts of the city. It is an important center for studies related to ocean-based industries. The university has other campuses in Pontevedra and Ourense. The campus of Vigo is a modern project of the architect Enric Miralles.
Vigo has a football team, Real Club Celta de Vigo, Which currently (2011-12) plays in Second Division. The women's team from the area, Federación de Peñas Recreativas Viguesa El Olivo, was the first team from Galicia to compete in the Women's Primera División.