Costa do Marisco
The Costa do Marisco (Galician: [ˈkɔstɐ ðʊ maˈɾiskʊ]; "Shellfish Coast") is a Galician translation of the original Spanish 1950s term given as a label to the entire coast of Galicia in Spain. The term can be translated into English as the "Shellfish Coast".[1] The area is known for its beaches.[2]
International surf competitions
- The Ferrolterra Pantin Classic annually attracts international figures in the world of surf.
- Doninos, Esmelle and St. George's Beach to the north of the province of A Coruña is marked by the quality of its beaches; most of them are ideal for water sports, such as surfing.
Major commercial and fishing ports
Costa da Morte
- Camariñas - Fishing port - Costa da Morte
- Fisterra - Fishing Port - Costa da Morte
- Malpica de Bergantiños - Fishing port - Costa da Morte
Rías Altas
- Burela - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- Cariño - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- Cedeira - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- Espasante - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- Ferrol - Commercial and military port - Rías Altas
- Foz - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- Ribadeo - Fishing port - Rías Altas
- San Cibrao - Commercial fishing port - Rías Altas
- Viveiro - Fishing port - Rías Altas
Rías Baixas
- Baiona - Fishing port - Rías Baixas
- Bueu - Fishing port - Rías Baixas
- Cangas do Morrazo - Fishing port - Rías Baixas
- Marin - Commercial port - Rías Baixas
- Santa Uxía de Ribeira - Fishing port - Rías Baixas
- Vigo - Commercial fishing port - Rías Baixas
References
- ↑ Spain: Be Fluent in Spanish Life and Culture. Thiorogood. 2008. p. 11. ISBN 9781854186058. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Pile, Tim (5 October 2016). "The good, bad and ugly sides of the Spanish costas: From Benidorm to James Bond: Spain's eclectic coastline has long been a magnet for Europeans of every persuasion". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
Then there's the Costa do Marisco, or Shellfish Coast, part of the much larger Costa Verde, which has the best beaches in Spain.