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Baiona, Pontevedra

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It is 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 summer, if one includes the tourists. Since it is on
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returned to Europe and arrived in Baiona, making the town's port the first to receive news of the discovery of America. A replica of the ship can be visited, and the event is celebrated every year.
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It was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia. Throughout its history it has had several names including Stuciana, Abóriga, Balcagia, and Erizana. In 1201 King
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stands out from all the hotels in the village. Other activities are retail, subsistence agriculture, coastal fishing and construction.
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30,000 hikers also visit the town every year. Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing.
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beat the pirates that were laying the Galician coast to waste with a fleet of 98 vessels and 17,000 soldiers.
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took up residence in the town and established his seat there until being forced to return to
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In 1585 the inhabitants of Baiona repelled an attempt by the privateer
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Bayona
Baiona
municipality
View of the port from the Montereal castle.
Flag of Baiona
Coat of arms of Baiona
Situation of Baiona within Galicia
Galicia
42°7′4″N 8°51′2″W / 42.11778°N 8.85056°W / 42.11778; -8.85056
Spain
Autonomous community
Galicia
Province
Pontevedra
Comarca
Vigo
Parroquias
Mayor
Time zone
UTC+1
CET
DST
UTC+2
CET
Official website
Pontevedra
Galicia
Spain
comarca
Vigo

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