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Harbor · A Guarda, Galicia
Porto da Guarda
Fishing port of A Guarda, with colorful houses along the waterfront, seafood restaurants known for lobster and the small Museo do Mar on the promenade.
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About Porto da Guarda
The port of A Guarda is the heart of the village. It is an active fishing port, protected by a breakwater, with fishing boats, net warehouses and the lonxa, where fish is sold. Around it, houses with balconies and colorful facades form one of the most photographed landscapes of the lower Minho coast.
The village is known for lobster, caught off the coast and served in the seafront restaurants, which also offer octopus, percebes (goose barnacles), mussels, scallops and grilled fish. The lobster has its own festival in the village in summer.
On the promenade, next to the port, is the small Museo do Mar, which tells the story of fishing and the life of A Guarda's fishermen, with nets, boat models and tools. The walk continues along the rocky seafront, with views of Monte de Santa Trega.
At night, the port and the nearby streets concentrate the village's bars and restaurants.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to 1 hour, plus time for a meal.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night, when the restaurants fill up. The boats usually return in the morning.
How to get there
It is located in the center of A Guarda, a few minutes' walk from the castle of Santa Cruz.
Tip
Reserve a table on summer weekends: the port restaurants get crowded.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Porto da Guarda
What dish is A Guarda known for?
For its lobster, caught off the coast and served in the port restaurants, as well as octopus and shellfish.
What is the Museo do Mar of A Guarda?
A small museum on the promenade about fishing and the life of the village's fishermen.
Where to eat in A Guarda?
At the restaurants on the port and nearby streets, specializing in fish and seafood.