Crowned with a spectacular seaside fortress, Baiona (Castilian: Bayona) is a popular resort that balances coast and culture. Its shining moment came on 1 March 1493, when one of Columbus’ small fleet, the Pinta, stopped in for supplies, bearing the remarkable news that the explorer had made it to the Indies (in fact, the West Indies). Then an important trading port, Baiona was later eclipsed by Vigo. These days, you can visit a replica of the Pinta , which sits moored in Baiona’s harbour.
