Route through the fishing port
The fishing village that grew up around the fishing port. It retains its character with its narrow and colourful facades of the houses of the sailors.
Church and Convent of San Benito
Since the 16th century, the religious order of San Benito had a presence with this nunnery built in the fishing port.
This architectural complex was founded in the s. XVI by the Ozores de Sotomayor family and over the centuries the order and its nuns had great complicity with the neighbors, training generations in their school.The church, small and deteriorated, was rebuilt in the 17th century and is still dedicated to religious worship. On the baroque-style side doorway are the family coats of arms and those of the order of Saint Benedict.The nuns left the convent in 1983 and after the renovation the convent became a hotel and restaurant.
South dock and fish market
A Guarda still preserves inshore fishing and on the southern dock or pier you can find the fish market, the boats and the sailors in their daily lives.
Warehouse of the Redeiras
In this shed, women continue with an essential profession for fishing, such as making and repairing nets.
O Carreiro Beach
Maritime beach outside the fishing port and where the coastal paths passes.
Fisherman Monument
This sculptural work by José Antúnez Pousa is located on Porto Street as a tribute to the sailor with the traditional boat.
Porto street and fishermen houses
This pedestrian street of fishing houses became a meeting place to walk, enjoy the restaurants or a beautiful sunset.
Church and Convent of San Benito
Since the 16th century, the religious order of San Benito had a presence with this nunnery built in the fishing port.
Lost fisherman monument
Stone sculpture by artist Magín Picallo that represents the woman's pain when she loses a family member at sea.
Sandy area of A Ribeira
The accumulation of sand in recent years has created a recreation place inside the port.
Malteses Street
Walking along this narrow street takes you back to the seafaring past with its old and narrow houses which were transformed into higher and more colorful ho...
Seafront
This walk links the port street with the north dock in a pleasant vehicle-free route.
Museum of the sea
The history of A Guarda has always been linked to the sea and fishing. Thanks to a visit to the sea museum, you can learn about the essence and particulariti...
North dock
The port has a recognized image thanks to the color of its northern dock. It is an element of the town that is frequently photographed during sunsets and win...