Jump to content

Baiona, Pontevedra: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 42°7′4″N 8°51′2″W / 42.11778°N 8.85056°W / 42.11778; -8.85056
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Removed obsolete tag <center>
EuropeanV (talk | contribs)
89 edits
No edit summary
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 21 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Other uses|Baiona (disambiguation){{!}}Baiona}}
{{Infobox settlement |
{{Infobox settlement
official_name = Concello de Baiona |
nickname = Baiona|
| official_name = Baiona
| image_skyline = Vista do porto de Baiona desde Monterreal-cropped.jpg
⚫
image_flag = Baiona flag.svg |
| nickname = Baiona
image_seal = Escudo de Baiona.svg |
⚫
| image_flag = Baiona flag.svg
⚫
image_map = Situacion Baiona.PNG |
| image_shield = Coat of Arms of Baiona.svg
⚫
map_caption = Situation of '''Baiona''' within [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]] |
⚫
| image_map = Situacion Baiona.PNG
⚫
subdivision_type = [[Parroquia (Spain)|Parroquia]]s|
⚫
| map_caption = Situation of '''Baiona''' within [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]
⚫
subdivision_name = Baiona, Baredo, Baíña, Belesar, Sabaris |
leader_title = Alcalde ([[Mayor]]) |
| leader_title = Alcalde ([[Mayor]])
leader_name = Ángel Rodal Almuíña|
| leader_name = Ángel Rodal Almuíña
area_note = |
| area_note =
⚫
| area_total_km2 = 35.35
area_magnitude = 1 E7|
⚫
| area_land_km2 =
⚫
area_total_km2 = 35.35 |
⚫
| area_water_km2 =
⚫
area_land_km2 = |
⚫
| population_note =
⚫
area_water_km2 = |
population_as_of = 2014 |
| population_as_of = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
| population_footnotes = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
⚫
population_note = |
population_total = 12233 |
| population_total = {{Spain metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
population_density_km2 = 346.05 |
| population_density_km2 = auto
timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
| timezone = [[Central European Time|CET]]
utc_offset = +1 |
| utc_offset = +1
timezone_DST = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
| timezone_DST = [[Central European Time|CET]]
utc_offset_DST = +2
| utc_offset_DST = +2
|coordinates = {{coord|42|7|4|N|8|51|2|W|region:ES-GA|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|42|7|4|N|8|51|2|W|region:ES-GA|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
⚫
|website = http://www.baiona.org/
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Spain}}
|footnotes =
| subdivision_type1 = [[Autonomous communities of Spain|Autonomous community]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Galicia}}
| subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of Spain|Province]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Province of Pontevedra|Pontevedra]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Comarcas of Galicia|Comarca]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Vigo (comarca)|Vigo]]
⚫
| subdivision_type4 = [[Parroquia (Spain)|Parroquia]]s
⚫
| subdivision_name4 = Baiona, Baredo, Baíña, Belesar, Sabaris
⚫
| website = [http://www.baiona.org/ Official website]
| footnotes =
| name =
| image_caption = View of the port from the Montereal castle.
| settlement_type = Town and [[Municipalities of Spain|municipality]]
}}
}}


'''Baiona''' is a municipality in [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], in the province of [[Pontevedra (province)|Pontevedra]].
'''Baiona''' is a municipality in the province of [[Pontevedra (province)|Pontevedra]], in the autonomous community of [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], [[Spain]]. It belongs to the [[Comarcas of Galicia|comarca]] of [[Vigo (comarca)|Vigo]].


Baiona 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 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 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 [[the Portuguese Way]], one pilgrimage route of the [[Camino de Santiago]] 30,000 hikers also visit the town every year. Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing.


== History ==
== History ==


It was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia.<ref>[http://www.secretdestinations.com/galicia-pontevedra-baiona.html Baiona, Pontevedra]</ref> 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 (ship)|Pinta]]'', one of the ships from [[Christopher Columbus|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.<ref>[http://www.keytel.co.uk/parador-Baiona-details-13.html Spain – Galicia – Pontevedra – Baiona (Bayona)]</ref> A replica of the ship can be visited, and the event is celebrated every year.<ref>[http://www.nomadic-one.com/reflect/historic-baiona-pontevedra-galicia-spain Historic Baiona in Pontevedra, Galicia in Spain]</ref>
It was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia.<ref>[http://www.secretdestinations.com/galicia-pontevedra-baiona.html Baiona, Pontevedra]</ref> 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, Baiona was seized by Don Pedro Alvarez de Soutomaior, also known as [[Pedro Madruga]], Count of Caminha. On March 1, 1493, the ''[[Pinta (ship)|Pinta]]'', one of the ships from [[Christopher Columbus|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.<ref>[http://www.keytel.co.uk/parador-Baiona-details-13.html Spain – Galicia – Pontevedra – Baiona (Bayona)]</ref> A replica of the ship can be visited, and the event is celebrated every year.<ref>[http://www.nomadic-one.com/reflect/historic-baiona-pontevedra-galicia-spain Historic Baiona in Pontevedra, Galicia in Spain]</ref>


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.
In 1585 the inhabitants of Baiona repelled an attempt by the privateer [[Francis Drake]] to take the town. 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.
[[File:Parador Bayona ss 08.jpg|thumb|left|Castelo de Montereal]]
[[File:Parador Bayona ss 08.jpg|thumb|left|Montereal castle]]
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


Line 106: Line 119:


==Economy==
==Economy==
The economy in Baiona is Tourism focused. The [[Parador de Baiona]] stands out from all the hotels in the village. Other activities are retail, subsistence agriculture, coastal fishing and construction.
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==
==Places of interest==
'''Parador of Baiona'''. Within the official Spanish category of [[Parador|Paradores of Spain]] (hotels with a historical and architectural value), Baiona counts with a good example of a well-preserved historical building. Surrounded by a stone wall, sitting in a small peninsula, the old hotel and restaurant watches the entrance of the Rias Baixas and the Cies Islands.<ref>[http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-baiona Parador of Baiona]</ref>
'''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 overlook the entrance of the Rias Baixas and the Cies Islands.<ref>[http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-baiona Parador of Baiona]</ref>


'''Monte Real Yacht Club Baiona'''. The yacht club, founded in 1965, is located side by side with the Parador. It is host of international regattas and home to a sailing school, bringing maritime tourists to the city.<ref>[http://www.mrcyb.es/en (MRCYB) Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona]</ref>
'''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.<ref>[http://www.mrcyb.es/en (MRCYB) Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona]</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 128: Line 141:
[[Category:140s BC establishments]]
[[Category:140s BC establishments]]
[[Category:Populated places established in the 2nd century BC]]
[[Category:Populated places established in the 2nd century BC]]
[[Category:Places on the Road of St James]]
[[Category:Port cities and towns in Spain]]
[[Category:Portuguese Way]]

Latest revision as of 23:20, 25 May 2024

For other uses, see Baiona.
Baiona
Town and municipality
View of the port from the Montereal castle.
View of the port from the Montereal castle.
Flag of Baiona
Flag
Coat of arms of Baiona
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
Baiona
Situation of Baiona within Galicia
Situation of Baiona within Galicia
Coordinates: 42°7′4″N 8°51′2″W / 42.11778°N 8.85056°W / 42.11778; -8.85056
Country Spain
Autonomous community Galicia
ProvincePontevedra
ComarcaVigo
ParroquiasBaiona, Baredo, Baíña, Belesar, Sabaris
Government
 • Alcalde (Mayor)Ángel Rodal Almuíña
Area
 • Total
35.35 km2 (13.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
12,134
 • Density340/km2 (890/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CET)
WebsiteOfficial website

Baiona is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Vigo.

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 the Portuguese Way, one pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago 30,000 hikers also visit the town every year. Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing.

History

[edit]

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, 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 by the privateer Francis Drake to take the town. 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

[edit]

Economy

[edit]

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

[edit]

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 overlook 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]
  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ Baiona, Pontevedra
  3. ^ Spain – Galicia – Pontevedra – Baiona (Bayona)
  4. ^ Historic Baiona in Pontevedra, Galicia in Spain
  5. ^ Parador of Baiona
  6. ^ (MRCYB) Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona
[edit]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Baiona.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Baiona.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Baiona,_Pontevedra&oldid=1225666874"