Comba, one of the best preserved fishing towns with traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain

Combarro, one of the fishing towns with the best preserved traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain 36993 Combarro, Pontevedra Take bus No. XG626026 from Pontevedra bus station and take 6 stops to reach the picturesque fishing village of Combarro. The fare is 1.5 euros. Combarro is one of the fishing towns in Galicia with the best preserved traditional architecture. Its urban structures and buildings are built entirely of granite and are virtually intact. The old town of Combarro, declared an asset of cultural interest, constitutes a representative sample of three traditional Galician architectural elements: the granary, the fishing house and the cruise ship. Declared an artistic and picturesque site in 1972, its history is closely linked to the Monastery of Santa Xandeboio, to which Queen Urraca donated the population in the 12th century, until the mid-19th century. The granary is the most iconic element of Cobaro. These grain storehouses were built on tall pillars ("pés") to avoid moisture and rodents. In this area they combined stone and wood and acquired the local name "palleiras". At present, about 60 of them are preserved, half of which are arranged along the coast, presenting a characteristic image of the place. However, it is the beachfront homes that give the core area its unique character. Most of them are small semi-detached houses facing the sea. Their bottom floors were originally used as warehouses for fishing gear, farm implements, and sometimes as small wine presses. Many of them also feature narrow arcades. The first floor has a feature balcony that visually overlooks the sea. Originally, the railings were made of wood, iron or stone, and were often coloured with material left over from painting ships, giving the town a special multi-coloured image. Another characteristic element of the town is the seven granite transepts built between the 18th and 20th centuries. Often located at crossroads, they can serve a variety of functions, including protection or even as a private donation to fulfill a pledge. Combarro has several examples of great artistic quality, such as the transept of Praza da Fonte from 1771 with statues of the Crucified Christ and St. Anne, or the transept of Plaza de São Roque from 1802. Some have a stone table ("pousadoiro") that serves as an altar traditionally used to place the coffin at funerals, and is often decorated each year for the traditional Corpus Christi procession. Cobaro Pontevedra