The tranquility and simplicity of the seafaring life, which passes slowly and close to the sea, remains intact in Aguiño, a small fishing town in the Ribeira de Galicia. The fishermen continue to go out every morning, very early, to fish. Meanwhile, visitors observe curiously, enjoying its beaches, its seafood and that Galician calm that forces you to live slowly and calmly. So it is a vacation.
What to see in Aguiño, Galicia
Aguiño is a town with a long seafaring tradition, which is reflected in its A Covasa Pier, also known as the Phoenician pier. It is an ancient breakwater that is considered Roman, and that the Catalans restored in the 18th century for the unloading of salting. In fact, we can still see the remains of the old warehouse, with stones once used for pressing fish.
The so-called 'Phoenician pier'
The entire town is an amalgamation of low fishermen's houses, with whitewashed facades and fishing gear decorating the entrance. Among its alleys you will find monuments such as the Mariñeiro monument carved in stone, cruzeiros from the 18th century and even a perfectly preserved granary in the atrium of the church of Nosa Señora do Carmo de Aguiño, a modern marine temple that has the bones of a whale inside.
Castro Beach
Regarding its coasts, Aguiño has four beautiful urban beaches of soft white sand, with calm waters and protected by vegetation and rock walls. The first is called Playa do Castro and it is very clean and well-kept. On the other side of the breakwater is Tasca Beach, smaller and just as beautiful. Further north, Playaw Castiñeiras and A Ameixida are also urban, beautiful and with a very long promenade, ideal for walking with the sunset in the background.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Aguiño, Galicia
Fresh fish and seafood are the crown jewel of a holiday in Aguiño. They come straight from the sea to the table, with delicious traditional recipes that we can try in Faro de Sálvora and in the Chiringuito de Aguiño.
What to do around Aguiño, Galicia
A 35-minute walk from Aguiño, through fields with scattered houses, is the Castro de Porto Baixo, of Celtic and Romanized origin. It is in ruins, but we can see the remains of the walls and homes between sand dunes. Along the way we will find the Couso viewpoint, with views of the entire Arousa estuary.
In addition, around the town there are more remote and wild beaches, intimate sandy coves and corners that seem straight out of a Caribbean postcard. You can walk or drive, because the walk is easy. These are the beaches of Celeirans, Area Basta and Penisqueira, with white sand. Of course, they are places with waves and without surveillance, so you have to be careful. And may we never miss a getaway to the north.
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