Cambados

Cambados is a coastal town on the Ría de Arousa in Pontevedra Province, stretching across several kilometers with granite buildings and traditional Galician architecture throughout. The settlement sits directly at water level and displays the typical features of a classic Galician harbor town.

The town formed in its present shape during the Middle Ages as a fishing and trading center on the estuary. Its importance grew later through wine cultivation, which shaped its economy and physical layout that remain visible today.

The town is deeply connected to Albariño wine production, which shapes daily life and local identity in the surrounding vineyards. Residents take pride in sharing this heritage with visitors through small wineries and family-run shops scattered throughout the area.

The best way to explore is on foot, as main squares and shops sit near the water and are easy to reach. The harbor and waterfront markets are active daily and show local life in full activity.

Women here collect shellfish and mollusks at low tide using simple hand tools, a craft passed down through generations. This work supplies local markets and remains a visible part of daily life along the waterfront.

Location: Pontevedra Province

Capital city: Cambados

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Part of: gemenebest van Salnés, O Salnés

Shares border with: Meaño, Ribadumia, Vilanova de Arousa

Website: http://cambados.gal

GPS coordinates: 42.51439,-8.81384

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29