What to See in Baiona: The Beach Town

If the beach is your thing, this is the perfect place. Baiona is an ideal spot for a seaside holiday. So get ready with your swimsuit and sunscreen to enjoy this Galician town. Here we will show you the places to see in Baiona and what to do during your visit.

Besides the beaches you can enjoy thanks to its microclimate, you can also savour the delicious cuisine, as everywhere in the region of Galicia. A gastronomy renowned worldwide and a source of pride for its people.

Baiona also has plenty of history, like all of Galicia. That is why the list of things to see in Baiona includes historic sites to enjoy during a visit. It is said to have been the first place to learn of the discovery of the New World, which marks its place in history.

History to see in Baiona

As we have already said, this town was for a long time one of the main ports of Spain, which makes it one of the towns with plenty of history that visitors should get to know.

These are some of the places to see in Baiona during your visit. Remember that the region of Galicia is one of the most historic in Spain, and some of its sites are recognised as Historical Heritage.

• Monterreal Castle: This castle is surrounded by walls. It has a tower known as the Clock Tower facing inland, the Tenaza Tower facing the bay and the Prince's Tower facing the ocean. They say this castle witnessed the arrival of the Pinta. Today it is the Parador Nacional de Baiona.
• The Pinta Caravel: It is said that Baiona was the first town to learn of the discovery of the New World. That is why the town's harbour holds a replica of the caravel La Pinta, on which Columbus discovered America. It has become a floating museum where you can see treasures of the New World and a recreation of sailors' life back then.

• Former Collegiate Church of Santa María: This church stands in the town's old quarter and dates from the 13th century. It is one of the most beautiful for its lovely Romanesque façade; inside, it has three naves with a Gothic pulpit and a Baroque altarpiece.
• Virgen de la Roca: This monument is one of the most iconic sights to see in Baiona. It is a statue 15 metres tall, and an internal staircase lets you reach the top, specifically a boat the Virgin holds. From there, people enjoy a view of the bay and the town.

• A Ramallosa Bridge: This bridge is one of the town's emblematic images. It has a markedly medieval structure. It is famous because, according to legend, women who wish to become pregnant should go to the bridge at midnight and bathe their belly with river water.

Beaches to see and visit in Baiona

This is a thoroughly seaside town where you can enjoy a beach day with family, as a couple or with friends. It is a destination you should visit eager to enjoy the sea and nature in general.

Baiona Seafront Promenade

Although not exactly a beach, it is one of the places to see in Baiona, because you can stroll along the province of Pontevedra. It runs for several kilometres that you can enjoy by bike, or you can sit and take in the view over the bay and the sea, while enjoying a coffee or a drink.

The beaches you should visit:

• Ladeira Beach: It is the largest of them all, with waves and white, very fine sand.
• Santa Marta Beach: Ideal for those who enjoy beaches with calmer waters. It is also perfect for camping lovers.
• A Ribeira Beach: An ideal beach for those who do not like to be too far away, as it is closer to the urban area. It also sits next to a park, at the foot of the Monte Boi fortress.
• Barbeira Beach: A beach of golden, medium-grain sand. It is protected from the sea swell by a breakwater and a marina, so if you enjoy waveless beaches, this one is for you. To reach it you have to pass through a fortress and one of its gates.
• Os Frades Beach: A small beach, but the favourite of those who enjoy big waves; it also has plenty of rocks and coarser-grained sand. It is a small bay with sea rocks.
• A Concheira Beach: This beach marks the start of the Paseo Pinzón and is the last beach in the town. You can reach it after walking through the Parque de la Palma, one of the largest public parks.