Monumento a la Pescadora, Puerto de la Cruz, Bronze sculpture in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
The Monumento a la Pescadora is a bronze sculpture at the waterfront of Puerto de la Cruz that depicts a fisherwoman balancing a basket on her head while holding fish in her hand. The figure stands near the shore and captures the work of traditional fishing women in this region.
The sculpture was created in 2008 by artist Julio Nieto to honor the fishing industry that built Puerto de la Cruz from its early days as a settlement. It marks the deep connection between this community and maritime work that sustained it for centuries.
The monument honors women who worked in fishing, a profession often overlooked in public memorials across coastal towns. It reflects how the fishing families of this port shaped daily life and the community's sense of identity.
The monument sits at the harbor near Plaza del Charco and can be reached through several walking paths from downtown. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the location is close to the water and can get splashed during rough waves.
The bronze figure captures dynamic motion, with the clothing appearing to flutter in the coastal breeze. This detail gives the fixed sculpture a lifelike quality that sets it apart from typical harbor monuments.
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