Baiona is a charming medieval town located in the south of the Rías Baixas, in Galicia. The town maintains its seafaring identity and prides itself on its rich history, heritage and traditions. Baiona promotes sustainable tourism and offers a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities throughout the year.
Baiona has six beaches of different sizes, of sand or shells and rocks, calm or with waves. It also has two marinas that allow you to enjoy the sea from a different perspective, practising water sports such as paddle surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and diving. It is also possible to take boat trips and visit the Cíes Islands from the port.
Despite being a tourist destination, Baiona maintains its seafaring character. The fishing port is still active and the fish market and the Fishermen's Guild supply the local fleet that works hard to bring the best of the sea to the table. The region is known for the extraction of clams, sea urchins and especially barnacles in the rocky area of Baredo. The area around Cabo Silleiro is of great maritime importance, as the lighthouse of the same name is located there.
Baiona also has an estuary where the Atlantic Ocean meets the river Miñor, forming an area with a rich habitat of flora and fauna. This place is a site of community interest and is included in the Natura Network. Our museums, Casa de la Navegación and the replica of the Carabela Pinta, attract many visitors interested in learning more about the history of navigation.
The town has an important regatta calendar, such as the Prince of Asturias Regatta in September, and offers natural and sustainable tourism activities, such as seafaring tourism studies and sustainable tourism forums.
