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Museum · Baiona, Galicia
Réplica da Caravela Pinta
Full-size replica of the caravel Pinta, which arrived in Baiona on 1 March 1493 with news of Columbus’s voyage; moored in the harbour, it can be visited inside.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Réplica da Caravela Pinta
On 1 March 1493 the caravel Pinta, commanded by Martín Alonso Pinzón, entered Baiona’s bay on the return from Columbus’s first voyage. For this reason the village was the first place in Europe to learn of the arrival to lands on the other side of the Atlantic, a few days before Columbus reached Lisbon and Palos.
The Pinta was one of the expedition’s three vessels, alongside the Niña and the nao Santa María. It was a caravel with square sails, fast, hired from its owners, who also sailed on board.
The full-size replica is moored in Baiona harbour. The visit goes over the deck and inside, with figures and objects that show life on board, the cargo and the navigation instruments of the time. The small size of the ship surprises those who imagine the ocean crossing.
The arrival of the Pinta is remembered every year in the Festa da Arribada, on the first weekend of March, with a medieval fair in the streets of the centre.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
Preferably in the morning, when there are fewer people; opening hours vary, so check before you go.
How to get there
It is moored in the harbour, next to the waterfront promenade, a few minutes’ walk from the centre and the Monterreal entrance.
Tip
Note the size of the spaces below deck: it helps to understand what months-long sea voyages were like.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Réplica da Caravela Pinta
When did the Pinta arrive in Baiona?
On 1 March 1493, on the return from Columbus's first voyage, under the command of Martín Alonso Pinzón.
Is the caravel in the port the original?
No. It is a full-size replica, which can be visited inside.
What is the Festa da Arribada?
The festival that commemorates the arrival of the Pinta, with a medieval fair in the centre on the first weekend of March.