A GUARDA

European Destinations of Excellence

EDEN 2010 - A Guarda (Spain)

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Looking out over the Atlantic and flanked by the Miño river and the mountain of Santa Tegra, you will find A Guarda, one of the most traditional fishing heritage villages in Galicia, Spain. A Guarda is known as the "Capital of lobster" because of its quality seafood and beautiful coastal beaches and landscapes. A traveler coming to A Guarda will discover that over two thousand years of history have endured within the area. Its walled town, declared to be Historic-Artistic Heritage, is a significant example of Galician hill-fort culture.