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Town and municipality in Galicia, Spain
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Baiona (Bayona in Castilian Spanish) is a town in Galicia on the Atlantic coast of Spain, 20 km south of Vigo. It has a small fishing fleet but is mostly a tourist resort, with a resident population of 12,500 in 2024. In 1493 its townsfolk were the first Spanish mainlanders to hear of the "New World", when the storm-tossed Pinta limped into port.
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Full-scale replica of Columbus' ship La Pinta with small museum.
Sturdy church built in Romanesque style in the 13th century. From 1482 to 1840 it was a "collegiate" church - it didn't have permanent priest, but staff of the local seminary took turns - but then became a conventional parish church.
Mostly tapas, but they also do steaks.
Good seafood, service variable.
Good scores for seafood.
Simple hotel on waterfront, some street noise, breakfast a tad monastic.
Peaceful friendly hotel in town centre.
Clean and quiet.
Upscale Parador in the former Monterreal Castle on a peninsula.
Cabins and caravan plots at Ladeira beach.
The closest airport is Vigo (VGO), 30 km. This has frequent flights from Madrid, and daily from Barcelona, but not much internationally.
Read in the guideThe main sights are within walking distance, and you can use the bus to get along the waterfront.
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Vigo · Regional · VGO
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