{"id":4574,"date":"2024-08-19T14:25:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=4574"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:52:09","slug":"what-to-see-and-do-in-baiona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see and do in Baiona?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#%c2%bfque_lugares_visitar_en_baiona\" >What places to visit in Baiona?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#paseo_por_el_casco_historico\" >Walk through the old town:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#fortaleza_de_monterreal\" >Fortress of Monterreal:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#el_museo_de_la_carabela_pinta\" >The Caravela Pinta Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#playas_y_actividades_acuaticas\" >Beaches and water activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#gastronomia\" >Gastronomy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#festividades_y_eventos\" >Festivities and events:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-y-hacer-en-baiona\/#naturaleza_y_senderismo\" >Nature and hiking:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_lugares_visitar_en_baiona\"><\/span>What places to visit in Baiona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baiona, is a beautiful town which is situated in the province of Pontevedra in the autonomous community of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain. It is known for being one of the tourist destinations which has a mixture of history, culture, nature and gastronomy. That is why this destination offers a wide variety of plans and activities to enjoy your visit to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"paseo_por_el_casco_historico\"><\/span>Walk through the old town:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The old quarter of Baiona is one of the most emblematic points of the town, since through it you have the possibility of being transported to past times due to its stone constructions. In the old town you can find many interesting buildings such as: the Ex-Colegiata de Santa Mar\u00eda, the old Hospital de Sancti Spiritus, now converted into the Municipal Library where you can appreciate a renaissance style.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fortaleza_de_monterreal\"><\/span>Fortress of Monterreal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This 12th century building offers magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the Parador de Baiona, a luxury hotel that combines history with modern details.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"el_museo_de_la_carabela_pinta\"><\/span>The Caravela Pinta Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baiona is characterised for being the first town to learn about the discovery of America, which is why the museum of the Caravela Pinta is located there.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"playas_y_actividades_acuaticas\"><\/span>Beaches and water activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The beaches of Baiona are places where you can relax and enjoy a wonderful day at the beach. Among them we can highlight Ribeira beach and Ladeira beach.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Discover the flavours of Baiona<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Explore the best gastronomic corners of this charming Galician town.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=Descubre+los+sabores+de+Baiona\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> See recommendations                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gastronomia\"><\/span>Gastronomy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gastronomy is one of the most important aspects of Baiona. There you can find thousands of restaurants where you can enjoy the wonderful gastronomy of Galicia, especially the seafood dishes of the area. It is worth mentioning that you cannot leave Baiona without having tried a good seafood dish accompanied by a good, fresh white Alvari\u00f1o wine.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"festividades_y_eventos\"><\/span>Festivities and events:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of all the festivals that take place in Baiona, the most outstanding is the Fiesta de la Arribada, which celebrates the arrival of the Carabela Pinta. The town is transformed and returns to medieval times, with a large number of historical activities for all members of the family.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"naturaleza_y_senderismo\"><\/span>Nature and hiking:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For all those people who are passionate about hiking, this town offers many routes to do. Monte Boi is one of the most important places if you want to enjoy a day in the open air and in contact with nature.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nAll in all, Baiona is a place that has something magical and special about it, so it will not be a disappointment. Its great history, stunning locations and typical Galician food will make it a wonderful place to visit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baiona, is a beautiful town which is situated in the province of Pontevedra in the autonomous community of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain. 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