Portuguese Coastal Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela in A Guarda

Ancient piers

They are old piers built on land reclaimed from the river for transport and trade in the 19th century.

Jesuit order school

This building on the bank of the Miño marked the history of A Guarda more than 150 years ago thanks to the advances of its teachers.

Alameda

Recreation and meeting space between neighbors since 1850. It was remodeled in 2010 and still preserves old and interesting trees.

Villa Borinquen

Built in 1910 originally surrounded by a garden. The green ceramic tiles and the tower stand out, built by its second owner who wanted to see the sea.

House of Valentín Domínguez Pérez

Built around 1890 in a native style and is characterized by its austerity with wrought iron balconies.

San Xerome Center

Native style with an elegant façade made of stonework and wrought iron. Until 1968 it was an asylum and since 1981 it has been the headquarters of the San Xe...

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...

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.

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...

Chapel of A Guía

Built in the 15th century, it has great devotion among sailors. Traditionally, its square was a transit point for merchants heading towards Baiona.

Fedorento Beach

Maritime beach less than 1 km from the fishing port and with a family audience.

Area Grande Beach

Maritime beach 1.50 km from the fishing port, very familiar with services such as shower and toilet.

Cetarea Redonda

1 km from Area Grande beach is this shellfish nursery that, due to its larger size, can be observed even at high tide.

Cetarea Altiña

A few meters north of the round cetarea is located this shellfish nursery, the most difficult to see even at low tide.