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Galician fortress (4*)
Magnificently located on the north west coast of Spain and close to the Portuguese border, the Parador de Baiona is a traditional Galician manor house encompassed within the walls of a medieval fortress originally intended to deter pirates from this stretch of coast (Sir Francis Drake was repelled by the inhabitants of Baiona in 1585). Water surrounds 3 sides of the Parador highlighting its strength as a fortress and its appeal as a hotel set in a truly splendid location.
Flaunting Galician character from the buildings’ architecture through to the truly remarkable historic interior, Baiona’s Parador features timber beams and vaultings and a grand central staircase. A number of the bedrooms have splendid sea views which we highly recommend and are available at a supplement. The lush green gardens and outside swimming pool (open in peak summer) enable guests to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this idyllic Parador. The Parador has two dining spaces, the main restaurant 'Torre del Princípe' is open all week and offers a selection of international and local dishes. The restaurant Enxebre A Pinta is located in a separate area onsite and only opens on Saturdays, the restaurant specialises in seafood dishes and traditional Galician fare, we advise booking in advance.
You can walk to the town centre of Baiona, its lively waterfront and quaint fishing port are worth a visit, and the tremendous scenery along this coast and inland make it very enjoyable for those travelling by car. The old town of Baiona is charming with lovely streets and excellent restaurants to discover.
Baiona has an interesting monument to perhaps its most important moment in history when La Pinta, one of Columbus's ships sailed into its harbour to first proclaim the discovery of America in 1493, 3 days before Columbus arrived in Lisbon.
Keytours tips:
Baiona is a beautiful coastal town close to the city of Vigo in Galicia, Northern Spain. Protected by the open sea, it is historically known for its fishing trade. Although it is still a popular spot with sailors and many yachts use the marina, in more recent years Baiona has become an attraction for visitors wanting to explore its medieval quarter (declared a Historical and Artistic site by the Galician council in 1933), to enjoy the 4 kilometres of sandy beaches or to indulge in the very diverse Galician gastronomy.
The old town of Baiona is charming with lovely streets and excellent restaurants to discover. Baiona has an interesting monument to perhaps its most important moment in history when La Pinta, one of Columbus's ships sailed into its harbour to first proclaim the discovery of America in 1493, 3 days before Columbus arrived in Lisbon.
Galician culture is very prominent in Baiona; they host a range of fiestas such as their very own Fiesta de la Arribada celebrated during the first week of March, it commemorates the arrival of the Pinta ship, the fastest returning ship of Christopher Columbus’ fleet during the discovery of America. Much like the rest of Spain, if visiting Baiona during Easter week you will experience the traditional setting of beautifully created floral carpets with religious symbols, life size pilgrimages of the Virgin of the Rocks and various processions which unite the residents.
For seasonal Parador pool opening times please visit our information on pools page.
Breakfast is served from 08.00 to 11.00
Restaurante Torre del Princípe (Main Parador restaurant)
Lunch is served from 14.00 to 16.00
Dinner is served from 20.30 to 23.00. It may be possible to arrive up to 22.30 and still enjoy a meal.
Restaurante Enxebre A Pinta
Lunch is served from 13.30 to 16.00 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
Dinner is served from 21.00 to 23.00 (Saturday only)
The Parador is located in the Monte Real enclosure, isolated from the town and protected by the sea. Baiona is 25 km from Vigo and 50 km from Pontevedra.
There is free outdoor parking next to the Parador's entrance and facilities for charging electric vehicles, the cost of which is payable locally.
Galicia, a region in the north-west of Spain, is famous for its spectacular Atlantic coastline, excellent seafood and as the destination of the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. The Paradors here offer a mixture of wonderful natural settings, ocean views and cultural city breaks.
