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04.EXPERIENCE O BAIXO MIÑO AND VIGO

PURE ATLANTIC OCEAN

PURE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Discover the breeze, aroma and history of the coastal inlet Ría de Vigo: the pure Atlantic Ocean in which the unique natural landscape merges with castros, monasteries or castles that have guarded and protected the place from new threats from the ocean.

The Ría de Vigo has been an important strategic point for maritime trade between Europe and America, as well as a calm bay, perfect for mollusc farming.

Dive into the pure Atlantic Ocean, and visit the towns of Redondela, Nigrán, Baiona and Oia. The Ría de Vigo is a part of the Atlantic Ocean that goes into the land creating coves, bays and anchorages. It is a natural paradise, with beautiful islands like the Cíes, a space of great ecological value with clear waters and beaches of fine sand. Thanks to its mountains, the Ría is protected from the raging Atlantic storms. The calm sea of the ría is perfect for the cultivation of mussels in the bateas (wooden platforms) and other types of seafood, a food gem that can be perfectly paired with the excellent wines under the Designation of Origin Rías Baixas.

The Ría de Vigo is full of stories. This has been a strategic spot during the Iron Age, when castros (pre-Roman hillfort settlements) were built along the coast, and also in more recent periods, when the Monterreal Castle, which used to protect the entrance to the Ría, and the fortified Oia Monastery, by the sea, were built.

In addition, the risky expeditions and brave seafarers had to sail through the Atlantic Ocean. The Casa da Navegación (House of Navigation), in the town of Baiona, illustrates these important historical events. In fact, this town was the first European place to learn about the Discovery of America. The Ría was also the entrance for invaders, and the setting of important events such as the Battle of Vigo Bay, in 1702, in which an Anglo-Dutch army plundered the region of Vigo.

Mapa comarca
  • 1 - Redondela
  • 2 - Nigrán
  • 3 - Baiona
  • 4 - Oia

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Virgin of A Rocha

    It is the most important monument in Baiona. It was designed by the architect Antonio Palacios and built in granite in 1930. It is a 15-metre statue of the Virgin holding a boat and serves as a viewpoint that can be accessed by a staircase.

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  • Fortress of Monterreal

    It is located by the port of Baiona; it was used as a watchtower to protect the Ría de Vigo. It features elements dating from the medieval period up to the 18th century. Its monumental crenelated wall flanked by towers and watchtowers stands out. Today, it houses the historic hotel Parador de Baiona.

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  • Santa María Collegiate Church (Baiona)

    This fortified Romanesque church, whose construction began in 1287, is an austere building with an unornamented façade in which the rose window stands out. It was a collegiate church from 1482 to 1850.

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  • Pazo Torres de Agrelo (Redondela)

    It is a 19th-century manor house built on the grounds of an old monastery and surrounded by beautiful gardens with stunning views over the Ría de Vigo. These gardens boast a magnificent specimen of Camellia sasanqua ‘Barão de Soutelinho’, which is probably the oldest Camellia sasanqua in Europe.

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  • Talaso Atlántico Distintivo SICTED
    Faro Silleiro, s/n, 36309 Oia
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CULINARY MOMENTS

  • Festa da Rosquilla (Gondomar)

    An event held in July to promote one of the traditional local desserts: the rosquillas, puff pastry, aniseed or glazed doughnuts prepared in the traditional way. Contests, activities and music round off the celebration.

NATURAL SPOTS

  • Promenade of O Monte Boi (Baiona)

    An over 2-km promenade that runs along the O Monte Boi Peninsula. It borders the Monterreal Castle and passes by beaches and coves with stunning views. Along the promenade, which has a rest area and viewpoints, you can discover artillery batteries or areas of goose barnacle extraction.

  • Estuary of the Miñor River (Baiona)

    A protected area where the tides of the Miñor River meet the streams of Grova and Belesar. This wetland is home to a rich biodiversity. Morevoer, from the bird observatory of Sabarís, you can admire a great variety of water birds.

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  • América beach (Nigrán) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Panxón beach (Nigrán) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Patos beach (Nigrán) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Barbeira beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Concheira beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Frades beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Ladeira beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Ribeira beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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  • Santa Marta beach (Baiona) Distintivo SICTED
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