Combarro – Historic Town Centre and Coast

Combarro preserves a traditional urban structure. This structure has remained almost completely intact. The town’s buildings are made entirely of granite and have likewise remained almost completely intact.

Culture

The historic and artistic town centre of Combarro includes old fishermen’s houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Their stone balconies, known as solanas, project over the side entrances.

Combarro has a total of seven stone granite crosses. These crosses were erected between the 18th and 20th centuries. Their dates of origin therefore span several centuries of the town’s history.

On Corpus Christi, floral decorations adorn the streets of Combarro’s historic complex. The floral decorations also adorn the Camino Real as far as San Bernardo Church. The decorated route therefore runs from the town centre along this historic path to the church.

The Fiesta del Mejillón takes place in Combarro on 15 August. On this occasion, mussels are sampled at Praza da Chousa. Since 1994, the Ateneo Corredoira cultural association has organised this tradition.

The 43rd Semana Cultural e Festiva do San Roque takes place in Combarro. Its programme comprises ten days of cultural, musical, and gastronomic activities for all age groups.

Coast

O Padrón is the beach of Combarro’s historic complex. It is approximately 270 metres long.

A Canteira is a triangular beach in the municipal area of Combarro. This beach is 75 metres long. It is located next to the local pier.

The beaches of Panadeira, Lavapanos, and Playa del Silgar are also located in the vicinity of Combarro.

Experiences

Organised visits to Isla de Tambo depart from the port of Combarro. The visits take place in groups. These groups are limited in size and accompanied by a guide.

The Encontro de Embarcacións Tradicionais is part of the Festa do Mar in Combarro. This event includes boat trips and regattas. There are also activities related to the maritime heritage.

A route runs along the coast to the historic town centre of Combarro. From there, it continues northwards. The route leads to Armenteira Monastery in the municipality of Meis.

Surroundings

The Centro Arqueolóxico da Caeira is located in the immediate vicinity of Combarro. It is a museum.

A formiga no carreiro is also located in the immediate vicinity of Combarro. A formiga no carreiro is a museum.

Combarro's Cross is located in the immediate vicinity of Combarro. It is a monument.

Mirador de A Pastora is located in the vicinity of Combarro. It is a viewpoint.

Further destinations: Chancelas, Tarrio.

Xardín de Casto San Pedro is located in the vicinity of Combarro. It is listed as a monument.

To the overarching travel overview: Poio.