Cobarro Comba, one of the best preserved fishing towns with traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain

Combarro, one of the best preserved fishing towns with traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain 36993 Combarro, Pontevedra Take bus XG626026 from Pontevedra bus station, which takes 6 stops to reach the picturesque small fishing village of Combarro. The fare is 1.5 euros. Combarro is one of the fishing towns in Galicia with the best preserved traditional architecture. Its urban structure and buildings, built entirely of granite, remain virtually intact. Declared an asset of cultural interest, the old town of Combarro constitutes a representative sample of three traditional architectural elements of Galicia: the granary, the fishing house and the cruise ship. Declared an artistic and picturesque site in 1972, its history is closely linked to the monastery of Saint Xander de Boio, whose population was donated to the monastery by Queen Uraka in the 12th century, until the mid-19th century. The granary is Cobarro’s most iconic element. These grain storehouses were built on high pillars ("pés") to protect them from moisture and rodents. In this area they combined stone and wood and received the local name "palleiras". About 60 are currently preserved, half of which line the coast and present a characteristic image of the place. However, it is the waterfront homes that give the core its unique character. Most are small semi-detached bungalows facing the sea. Their ground floors were originally used as storage for fishing gear, farm equipment, and sometimes as small wine presses. Many of them also feature narrow arcades. The first floor has a feature balcony that visually overlooks the sea. Originally, the railings were made of wood, iron or stone and were often colored with material left over from painted ships, giving the town a special multi-colored image. Another characteristic element of the town are the seven granite transepts built between the 18th and 20th centuries. Often located at crossroads, they have multiple functions and can serve as protection or even as private donations to fulfill a promise. The Combarro has several examples of great artistic quality, such as the transept of Praza da Fonte from 1771, with its statues of the Crucified Christ and Saint Anne, or the transept of Piazza San Roque from 1802. Some have a stone table ("pousadoiro") that serves as an altar traditionally used to place the coffin at funerals, and is often decorated each year for the traditional Corpus Christi procession. Cobarro Pontevedra