FREE TOUR BAIONA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Baiona consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Baiona in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Baiona as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Baiona are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours Baiona are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Baiona?
Baiona
is a beautiful and picturesque coastal town located in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia. Its history is closely related to the discovery of
discovery of America
since it was here that the
Pinta caravel
in 1493 to announce the news of the New World to King Ferdinand the Catholic. Today,
Baiona
has become a popular tourist destination thanks to its impressive beaches such as
Ladeira beach or Praia da Ribeira beach
and its charming old town full of historic buildings and cobblestone streets.
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Monterreal Castle
The Castle of Monterreal, located in the beautiful coastal town of
Baiona
is an impressive historical monument dating back to the 11th century. This majestic castle was originally built as a defensive fortress to protect the local inhabitants against possible Viking and Norman attacks. Since then, it has been used as a royal residence and military prison before being restored and converted into a popular tourist center.
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House of Lorenzo Correo
The House of Lorenzo Correo in Baiona is a historical monument dating from the 16th century.
16th century
. Known for its imposing façade and Renaissance style, this stately home was built for the merchant and banker Lorenzo Correo.
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Ceta House
Casa de Ceta, located in Baiona, is an impressive construction of the 18th century.
eighteenth century
unique architecture and a great historical value. This manor house was carefully restored to preserve its original structure and today has become a landmark of the city.
Itinerary
We will start the
free tour of Baiona
at the indicated time at the
arches of Paseo Ribeira
in front of the
Tourist Office.
.
First of all, we will go for a walk around the
Mount Boi
. On this hill we will see the thick walls and battlements of the castle of
castle of Monterreal
an imposing medieval fortress built to protect this strategic point on the Galician coast. The site also houses a monumental hotel, the Parador del Conde de Gondomar.
Parador del Conde de Gondomar.
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As we walk through this area of the town, we will learn about the history of
La
Pinta
. The arrival in the village of this Christopher Columbus’ caravel Columbus brought the news of the
discovery of the New World
. We will also go back in time to remember the feared incursions in the Galician coasts of several corsairs and pirates, such as the famous Francis Drake.
We will continue the route discovering the story of a mysterious character called
Pedro Madruga
. Afterwards, we will go to the
old town of Baiona
. There we will pass by the historic houses of
houses of Lorenzo Correo and Ceta
and we will discover why this town in Pontevedra was considered one of the jewels of the Crown.
Finally, two hours later, we will conclude our tour of Baiona by returning to the meeting point.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Baiona is at the
Arches of Paseo Ribeira
in front of the Tourist Office. The duration is approximately two hours.
