Portuguese Coastal Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela in A Guarda
A Guarda es el primer municipio gallego del Camino Portugués de la Costa y los peregrinos disfrutan de los diferentes paisajes en sus 9 km de recorrido
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.
In existing warehouses for commerce on the bank of the Miño, the Santiago Apostol School was founded by the Jesuits in 1875. It was the headquarters of the University School for eight years (1877-1885), the seed of the University of Deusto and the Comillas Seminary. Over the years, illustrious scientists such as Bastasar Merino or Eugenio Jalhay and renowned students passed through the classrooms. In 1916 the Order moved to Vigo and rented the facilities to the Portuguese Jesuits until they were expelled by the Second Republic. Another episode in the history of this old school was during the civil war that it functioned as a prison housing more than 3,000 prisoners.
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.