Sanxenxo: Coast, Culture and Sailing

Nature and Coast

In Sanxenxo, Punta Vicaño lies between Baltar Beach and Silgar Beach. Punta Vicaño has a wooded area and a children's playground. Silgar Beach is connected to the Ruta del Mar de Arousa y Ulla pilgrimage route. Lavapanos Beach is located in the vicinity of Sanxenxo. Playa del Silgar is also located nearby. Panadeira Beach is located in the vicinity of Sanxenxo, as is Areas Gordas Beach.

The coastal landscape is structured by several named beaches and the area of Punta Vicaño. Thus, the wooded area and playground of Punta Vicaño are situated alongside Silgar Beach's connection to the pilgrimage route. Lavapanos, Playa del Silgar, Panadeira and Areas Gordas are beaches in the vicinity of Sanxenxo.

History

Construction of the Nuevo templo parroquial began in 1965 and was completed in 1976. The Nuevo templo parroquial has a hexagonal floor plan and a stepped pyramidal roof. The Pazo de los Duques de Patiño developed from an earlier tower. Repeated alterations and restorations resulted in a pazo from the late 18th century surrounded by gardens. The building of the Pazo de los Duques de Patiño is L-shaped and consists of a ground floor and an upper floor. The Iglesia de San Ginés is a small church in the town of Sanxenxo. Between 1670 and 1780, it was moved by Aldariz to its present location in Sanxenxo.

Sanxenxo therefore brings together different traces of historical periods: the Nuevo templo parroquial dates from the second half of the 20th century, while the pazo dates from the late 18th century. The Iglesia de San Ginés additionally preserves the memory of its relocation by Aldariz between 1670 and 1780. Architecture becomes tangible here both through its form and through its local history.

Culture

The Madama de Silgar sculpture was donated by the sculptor Alfonso Vilar in 1995. It is inspired by Celtic mythology and symbolises the beauty of the sea.

Madama de Silgar has a specific connection to the coast: the sculpture dates from 1995, was created by Alfonso Vilar and at the same time draws on a traditional visual world through Celtic mythology. Its symbolism focuses on the beauty of the sea.

Museums and Viewpoints

The Museo da Salgadeira de Moreiras, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Sanxenxo. The Miradoiro de Fedorentos, a viewpoint, is also located in the vicinity of Sanxenxo. The Museo Etnografico del Vino is a museum in the vicinity of Sanxenxo. The Mirador de A Pastora, a viewpoint, is located in the vicinity of Sanxenxo.

The destinations mentioned in the vicinity therefore comprise two museums and two viewpoints. The Museo da Salgadeira de Moreiras and the Museo Etnografico del Vino are museums, while the Miradoiro de Fedorentos and the Mirador de A Pastora are viewpoints.

The destinations directly associated with it include Portonovo, A Lanzada and Noalla.

Sailing

The Escuela de vela verano offers summer sailing courses for people of all ages. The year-round sailing programme comprises three freely selectable training days per month and a regatta day at weekends.

The sailing programme therefore includes both a seasonal and a year-round option. The Escuela de vela verano is aimed at people of all ages, while the year-round programme specifies a set schedule of three freely selectable training days per month and a regatta day at weekends.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pontevedra.

Other Destinations

Other places within the same destination:

Aldán, Tui, Eidián, San Bieito, A Penela.