Festivals in Baiona: the 7 most popular ones

BAIONA, Spain - March 16, 2023 - PRLog -- Baiona is a beautiful coastal town located in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Situated down the southern coastal region of the Rias Baixas. It has a picturesque bay facing the Atlantic Ocean, with a port full of colourful small fishing boats and luxury yachts. It is a great destination to visit with family and friends all year round because of its mild climate and numerous blue flag beaches, with some of the most popular beaches in Galicia, Spain.

There are many local festivals in Baiona and also interesting traditional fairs, but the most famous is for the arrival on the 1st of March 1493 of the ship Carabela La Pinta with news of the discovery of America which is why Baiona celebrates their most important festival "Festa Arribada" (Arribada festival) every year the first weekend of March honoring this important event in the city`s history. From Baiona you can also pick up and follow the Portuguese Coastal Way path of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) since is one of the stops of this famous worldwide religious-spiritual pilgrimage route.  On the streets of the old quarter, you will find numerous restaurants and bars to taste the amazing Galician Gastronomy. From seafood platters offering the freshest fruits of the sea,  to just some relaxed tapas and wines at the tapas bar.

The best sunsets can be seen from the fortress walls, so why not treat yourself to staying a few nights at the spectacular Parador de Baiona within these historic walls? A great base to explore Baiona and the nearby wine country of O Rosal, a sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas.

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