Crecente. Pesqueira de A Follagueira
Pesqueiras are spaces created in rivers primarily to fish the prized lamprey. The lamprey is a blue fish and one of the first vertebrates on Earth, even predating the dinosaurs, and today it can be found at depths of about 200 to 400 meters. This fish is also known as the “water vampire” or “the […]
Route of the Pinzón
The discovery of America was a historic milestone of great significance. Initially, the discoverers, thinking that all lands had already been discovered, wanted to create an alternative trade route with the spice route. What a surprise, when in reality what they found was a new continent. On March 1, 1493, the Caravel Pinta, captained by […]
Cangas. Historic Center, Fishermen’s Quarter. Collegiate Church
The town of Cangas – and particularly its monumental area – stands out for housing an interesting artistic heritage; increasingly recognized and valued. In this old fishing village, clear traces of maritime constructions and architecture are evident. Thanks to the skilled hand of the stonemason and the good work of its men and women – […]
Baiona. A Ramallosa Marshes
The mouth of the Miñor River forms a marsh declared a Special Conservation Area (ZEC) due to its high ecological value, included in the Natura 2000 Network, ZEC A Ramallosa. This estuary extends from the A Xunqueira area in Nigrán, expanding into the parish of A Ramallosa, called A Foz do Miñor, until its entrance […]
Ría de Pontevedra. General
A ría is a geomorphological feature formed by the penetration of the sea into the mouth of a river. Thus, a ría could be defined as the shape taken by the mouth of a river in cases where a coastal valley is submerged by the sea as a result of a rise in its level. […]
Bueu. Massó Museum
The Massó Museum is located in the center of Bueu, very close to the port, housed in the industrial warehouses of the former Massó Hermanos cannery. Guillermo Marconi, during his visit to the factory in 1928, suggested the idea of creating a museum as he was amazed by the collection of navigation instruments, documents and […]
Ría de Vigo
A ría is a geomorphological feature produced by the penetration of the sea into the mouth of a river. Thus, a ría could be defined as the shape taken by the mouth of a river in cases where a coastal valley appears submerged in the sea as a consequence of a rise in its level. […]
Meaño. Quinta de San Amaro
Quinta de San Amaro is a Hotel Restaurant located in Meaño, a municipality in the province of Pontevedra and part of the Salnés region, the birthplace of Albariño Wine and the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin. The hotel is just minutes from the beaches of La Lanzada, San Vicente del Mar, O Grove, Cambados, Sanxenxo, […]
Cangas. Legend of María Soliño. Playa de Rodeira and Saracen Invasion
According to historical documents, Turkish and Saracen pirates arrived by surprise at the maritime station of the Pontevedra town of Cangas do Morrazo one day in 1617; minutes before eight in the evening. With few forces and poorly armed, with rudimentary barricades and farming tools, the resistance was useless and the first casualties soon began […]
Old Town La Guardia
The old town of A Guarda is a reflection of the maritime past and present, characterized by its traditional houses and narrow streets. On a simple walk, you can observe the tasks, boats, and gear of the sailors and the sale of fish and seafood at the fish market. It is arranged around the fishing […]