Bayona Travel Guide

 Shabu Says:  Arriving in Baiona as I looked out over the harbor my eyes were drawn to this ship that looked like something out of one of my grade school history books. There in all it's glory was an exact replica of the famous ship, La Pinta which was part of the fleet of Christopher... 

 Shabu Says:  This statue was designed by Antonio Palacios and was started in 1910 but was not completed till 1930. It stands about 50 feet tall and towers some 300 feet above the sea. There is a spiral staircase that takes you to one of its arms where you can get a spectacular view of... 

 bambino36 Says:  The bridge across the river Miñor establishes the boundary between the councils of Bayona and Nigrán. This beautiful medieval-style bridge presents ten semicircular arches, eight of which (36 metres long) belong to Bayona. Tradition says that pregnant women whose unborn... 

 bambino36 Says:  Over a group of rocks in the highest area of the village can be found this Cross that was built in the 15th century.Inside the shelter there is a Gothic cross with the image of Jesus Christ at whose feet the Holy Virgin Mary appears next to some other consecrated figures. 

 bambino36 Says:  The church of Santa María of Baiona, with a ogival romanesque style, was built in the 13th centuryNotice the marvellous Romanesque rose window up in the main façade. 

 bambino36 Says:  This Church honors a martyr daughter of Bayona that was the first woman in the World to die in the cross, St. Liberata.It's construction started in 1695, thanks to public donation.The main façade has two towers and between them, escorted by the ancient coats of arms of... 

 bambino36 Says:  It was built by order of Felipe II in 1595 at the entrance of the fortress. In 1656 it was placed in the Old Town where it can be found today. 

 bambino36 Says:  The Old Town was awarded Historically and Artistically Interesting Area by the Galician Heritage Board in 1993, the 5th centenary of the Arrival. Although the Old Town includes part of O Burgo and Sabarís, its core is in the town centre. It's composed by narrow streets of... 

 bambino36 Says:  This panel made in painted tiles (azulejo) represents the routes taken by Pinzón and Columbus, with the caravels Pinta and Niña, when they returned after the discovery of the New World 

 bambino36 Says:  The seafront in Bayona is probably the most attractive thing in the village. The boulevard it's wide and artistic and a perfect place to stop and contemplate the bay. The opposite side is a long shopping avenue where we can find restaurants, cafes and hotels. The boulevard... 

 bambino36 Says:  The statue was built in 2001, by the time of the 8th centennary of the foundation of Bayona. It represents the King Alfonso IX, founder and protector of Bayona 

 bambino36 Says:  A Palma Park is the biggest urban park in Bayona, spread out on an area of over 10,000 square meters. The Park is located between the Monte Real Fortress walls and the main road. The park includes gardens, stone benches, a playground, a pond, paved walks, a bandstand and a... 

 bambino36 Says:  The Fortress can be visited all through the year (admission is 1€). Amazing over the ria and the Cíes islands can be admired from the walls.The visit to the fortress, since it's large area, can take up to 1h30m 

 bambino36 Says:  This battery is located in the west part of the fortress, not far from the Prince's Tower, and it was used to defend the harbour entrance along with two other batteries. 

 bambino36 Says:  Located in the west part of the fortress this tower stands over the bay and is probably the oldest tower. Destroyed by Almanzor in 997 it was rebuilt a few years later.It was used to serve as lighthouse for vessels. It shows three coats of arms (the Austrias's, the... 

 bambino36 Says:  This eight cannon battery was used to defend the harbour and part of it's entrance. Usually the fire from this battery was very low. 

 bambino36 Says:  The Tower of the Tenaille (Torre de la Tenaza) rises to the East as a strategic defensive point and its duty was to defend the port of Bayona with artillery. During all it's history it also was used as prison and warehouse. 

 bambino36 Says:  This tower welcomes the visitors that approach by land and watches the ones that sail to the sea from the Bayona's Bay. Built in 1510, inside this tower there was a hidden warning bell which served as an alarm in case of enemy attacks.