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Cies Islands
An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Moaña
Galicia, Spain · Europe
About Moaña
Moaña is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cangas do Morrazo, 15km from Cies Islands.
Moaña is in Galicia, Spain, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cangas do Morrazo, about 4 km away.
Moaña is a municipality located in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra. In 2018, it had a population of 19,448 inhabitants.
It is one of the five municipalities with Bueu, Cangas do Morrazo, Marin and Vilaboa that forms the peninsula of O Morrazo. This peninsula separates the Ria of Vigo from the Ria ofRead more
Pontevedra.
The coast of Moaña has several beaches and the area combines tourism with traditional seafood production.
The surrounding sea contains sea farms where mussels, oysters and other species are cultivated and it is an idyllic place for practicing sea sports activities. The Strait of Rande, where the Rande Bridge now connects Moaña with the municipality of Redondela, was the scene of the Battle of Vigo Bay (or Battle of Rande). Moaña has developed a significant cultural life with the highlights of this being the Interceltic Festival of Morrazo, the Week of Carnival and numerous other local feasts.
Social movements were relevant in Moaña in the first half of the 20th century where the presence of the CNT (National Confederation of Labour) was significant. In fact, the current local pub/bar for retired people was the head office of this syndicate in Moaña during the Second Spanish Republic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Moaña?
Within an hour or so of Moaña: Cies Islands (15 km), Praia de Rodas (15 km), Combarro (17 km), Espigueiros do Soajo (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Moaña?
The nearest famous roads are Circuito da Boavista and Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).
Where is Moaña?
Moaña is in Galicia, Spain, about 4 km from Cangas do Morrazo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,014
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Galicia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 42.2781, -8.7392
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Moaña
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Praia de Rodas
A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Combarro
A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Espigueiros do Soajo
Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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