One of the fishing towns with the best preserved traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain, is Combarro

Combarro is one of the fishing towns with the best preserved traditional architecture in Galicia, Spain. 36993 Combarro, Pontevedra From Pontevedra bus station, take bus XG626026 for 6 stops to reach the picturesque fishing village of Combarro, with a ticket price of 1.5 euros. Combarro is one of the best preserved traditional fishing towns in Galicia. Its urban structure and buildings are entirely made of granite, almost intact. Combarro's old town has been declared a cultural asset of interest, representing three traditional architectural elements of Galicia: granaries, fishing houses and cruisers. Declared an artistic and picturesque site in 1972, its history is closely linked to the 12th century when Queen Urraca donated the population to the Monastery of San Cosme and San Damian, until the mid-19th century. The granaries are the most iconic element of Combarro. These grain warehouses are built on high pillars ("pés") to avoid dampness and rodents. In this area, they combine stone and wood, and have obtained the local name "palleiras". Currently, about 60 are preserved, half of which are arranged along the coast, showing the characteristic image of this place. However, it is the seaside houses that give the core area its unique character. Most of them are small semi-detached houses facing the sea. Their ground floors were originally used as warehouses for fishing gear and agricultural tools, sometimes also as small wine presses. Many also have narrow arcades. The first floor has a characteristic balcony, which visually overlooks the sea. Originally, the railings were made of wood, iron or stone, and were often colored with materials left over from painting boats, giving the town a special multicolored image. Another characteristic element of the town are the seven granite chapels built between the 18th and 20th centuries. They are usually located at crossroads, serving various functions, offering protection, and even serving as private donations to fulfill promises. Combarro has several examples of great artistic quality, such as the 1771 Praza da Fonte chapel, with statues of Christ nailed to the cross and Saint Anne, or the 1802 Saint Roque Square chapel. Some have a stone table ("pousadoiro") as an altar traditionally used to place coffins at funerals, usually decorated annually for the traditional Corpus Christi procession. Combarro, Pontevedra