Historic center route
The old town is located around the fishing port, a reflection of the seafaring past and present.
Parish church of Santa Maria in A Guarda
Originally romanic, it was expanded in the s. XVI. It is the outstanding church of the municipality where Holy Week and the Blessed Sacrament are celebrated...
As for its architecture, the main façade is baroque with white murals of Portuguese influence and the south façade is in the Renaissance style. The lateral tower with a rectangular plan topped by a dome was built in the 19th century. Inside, the main chapel altarpiece stands out in Borrominesco style from the 18th century and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Of great interest are the images of Christ: the Recumbent Christ, the work of local sculptor Cándido Sobrino. In the altarpiece of the Altar of the Souls there is the Crucified Christ, according to tradition it is an image recovered from the sea and that was thrown away by the English Catholics in the time of Henry VIII.
Bajo Muro (medieval wall) Street
Old street where a section of the wall and the beginning of the access gate from the port are preserved.
Ireira Street
Accessible alternative to the old town where a canvas of the old medieval wall is located. A few meters away is the Food Market.
Colon Street
Central street of the walled town in medieval times and has stairs at the beginning from the port to overcome the unevenness.
San Marcos Square
For centuries there was a hospital for pilgrims in this protected square inside the walled area right next to the northernmost entrance.
Square "do Reló"
This square was outside the walled area with access to the upper area in the direction of the Church of Santa María or the Castle of Santa Cruz.
Tower "do Reló"
This defensive element was already part of the old wall next to the access to the upper area. The tower is so representative that it gives its name to the sq...
Old Council
Municipal house from 1837 to 2018, when the main offices were moved to Casa dos Alonso.
Alonso´s House
The current headquarters of the City Hall is a building of great interest due to its history, special architecture and its prominent location in the square.
Parish church of Santa Maria in A Guarda
Originally romanic, it was expanded in the s. XVI. It is the outstanding church of the municipality where Holy Week and the Blessed Sacrament are celebrated...