It's a tourist town with a medieval historical center situated by the outlet of the Vigo Bay. Its population of just over 11,000 rises to around 45,000 in the summer, if one includes tourists. Since it is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago 30,000 hikers also visit every year. Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing.
It was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia.[2] Throughout its history it has had several names including Stuciana, Abóriga, Balcagia, and Erizana. In 1201 King Alfonso IX of Leon granted the town a royal charter. In 1370, King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who was proclaimed King of Castile took up residence in the town and established his seat there until being forced to return to Portugal. In 1474, the Baiona was seized by Don Pedro Alvarez de Soutomaior, also known as Pedro Madruga, Count of Caminha. On March 1, 1493, the Pinta, one of the ships from Columbus' voyage to the New World returned to Europe and arrived in Baiona, making the town's port the first to receive news of the discovery of America.[3] A replica of the ship can be visited, and the event is celebrated every year.[4]
In 1585 the inhabitants of Baiona repelled an attempt to take the town by the privateer Francis Drake. Five years later Philip II of Spain beat the pirates that were laying the Galician coast to waste with a fleet of 98 vessels and 17,000 soldiers.
Montereal castle
Population
From: INE Archiv
Economy
The economy in Baiona is focused on tourism. The Parador de Baiona stands out from all the hotels in the village. Other activities are retail, subsistence agriculture, coastal fishing and construction.
Places of interest
Parador of Baiona. Belonging to Paradores (state-owned hotel network), it is a good example of well-preserved history. Surrounded by a stone wall, on a small peninsula, the old hotel and restaurant overlooks the entrance of the Rias Baixas and the Cies Islands.[5]
Monte Real Yacht Club Baiona. The yacht club, founded in 1965, is next to the Parador. The club is host to international regattas and home to a sailing school, bringing maritime tourists to the city.[6]
Concello de Baiona Official website (Partially in English)
February 26, 2023
baiona, pontevedra, other, uses, baiona, baiona, town, municipality, province, pontevedra, autonomous, community, galicia, spain, baionatown, municipalityview, port, from, montereal, castle, flagsealnickname, baionasituation, baiona, within, galiciacoordinates. For other uses see Baiona Baiona is a town and municipality in the province of Pontevedra autonomous community of Galicia Spain BaionaTown and municipalityView of the port from the Montereal castle FlagSealNickname BaionaSituation of Baiona within GaliciaCoordinates 42 7 4 N 8 51 2 W 42 11778 N 8 85056 W 42 11778 8 85056 Coordinates 42 7 4 N 8 51 2 W 42 11778 N 8 85056 W 42 11778 8 85056ParroquiasBaiona Baredo Baina Belesar SabarisGovernment Alcalde Mayor Angel Rodal AlmuinaArea Total35 35 km2 13 65 sq mi Population 2018 1 Total12 134 Density340 km2 890 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CET Websitehttp www baiona org It s a tourist town with a medieval historical center situated by the outlet of the Vigo Bay Its population of just over 11 000 rises to around 45 000 in the summer if one includes tourists Since it is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago 30 000 hikers also visit every year Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing Contents 1 History 2 Population 3 Economy 4 Places of interest 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditIt was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia 2 Throughout its history it has had several names including Stuciana Aboriga Balcagia and Erizana In 1201 King Alfonso IX of Leon granted the town a royal charter In 1370 King Ferdinand I of Portugal who was proclaimed King of Castile took up residence in the town and established his seat there until being forced to return to Portugal In 1474 the Baiona was seized by Don Pedro Alvarez de Soutomaior also known as Pedro Madruga Count of Caminha On March 1 1493 the Pinta one of the ships from Columbus voyage to the New World returned to Europe and arrived in Baiona making the town s port the first to receive news of the discovery of America 3 A replica of the ship can be visited and the event is celebrated every year 4 In 1585 the inhabitants of Baiona repelled an attempt to take the town by the privateer Francis Drake Five years later Philip II of Spain beat the pirates that were laying the Galician coast to waste with a fleet of 98 vessels and 17 000 soldiers Montereal castlePopulation EditFrom INE ArchivEconomy EditThe economy in Baiona is focused on tourism The Parador de Baiona stands out from all the hotels in the village Other activities are retail subsistence agriculture coastal fishing and construction Places of interest EditParador of Baiona Belonging to Paradores state owned hotel network it is a good example of well preserved history Surrounded by a stone wall on a small peninsula the old hotel and restaurant overlooks the entrance of the Rias Baixas and the Cies Islands 5 Monte Real Yacht Club Baiona The yacht club founded in 1965 is next to the Parador The club is host to international regattas and home to a sailing school bringing maritime tourists to the city 6 References Edit Municipal Register of Spain 2018 National Statistics Institute Baiona Pontevedra Spain Galicia Pontevedra Baiona Bayona Historic Baiona in Pontevedra Galicia in Spain Parador of Baiona MRCYB Monte Real Club de Yates de BaionaExternal links Edit Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Baiona Wikimedia Commons has media related to Baiona Concello de Baiona Official website Partially in English Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Baiona Pontevedra amp oldid 1123826732, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
