The Cantabrian coast of Lugo hides a beautiful town where the seafaring tradition is still alive and the locals continue to work in the sea every day. Burela is a perfect fusion of nature, history and Galician culture. All of this, as if that were not enough, seasoned with one of the most scenic and impressive promenades in Spain.
As a good self-respecting fishing town, the port is the nerve center of everything. There is the fish market where the fish is auctioned every day, the colorful boats that come and go, and the rederas, who mend fishing nets by hand. The gastronomy of the region is the northern tuna and the pincho hake, two delicacies that we absolutely have to try when we visit Burela.
Reina del Carmen Museum Ship
In addition, in the port there is the Reina del Carmen museum ship, a tuna boat that allows you to learn about the fishing history of Burela and the boat, active for more than 30 years in the 1960s. It is a symbol of the town and allows you to discover the life of its former crew members by touring the compartments, deck, bridge, wine cellar and even cabins.
Sunset from the boardwalk
To the south of the port is the Igrexa de Coedo, a beach with sculptural rock formations that many compare to the Playa de las Catedrales. However, the best is to the north: an imposing promenade that connects Burela with Playa A Marosa, making a 2-kilometer route that crosses several coves and beaches of fine sand. Walking quietly watching the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean is an incredible experience.
Other points of interest that will make this getaway a great plan are the church of Vila do Medio and its Gothic murals, the archaeological remains of its fort, the Roman hypocaust sites next to the port or the Monte Castelo Viewpoint, an enclave surrounded by greenery with incredible views of all of Burela.
