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Baiona is a region in Galicia, in the territory of Pontevedra. Baiona is a visitor town with a medieval verifiable focus arranged by the outlet of the Vigo Bay. Its populace of a little more than 11,000 ascents to around 45,000 in the late spring, in the event that one incorporates vacationers. Since it is on the Portuguese way of the Camino de Santiago 30,000 explorers likewise visit each year.

Other than the travel industry the major financial exercises rotate around angling. It was established in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia. Throughout its history it has had a few names including Stuciana, Aboriga, Balcagia, and Erizana. In 1201 King Alfonso IX of Leon conceded the town a regal contract. In 1370, King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who was announced King of Castile relocated to the town and built up his seat there until being compelled to come back to Portugal.

In 1474, the Baiona was seized by Don Pedro Alvarez de Soutomaior, otherwise called Pedro Madruga, Count of Caminha. On March 1, 1493, the Pinta, one of the boats from Columbus' voyage to the New World came back to Europe and touched base in Baiona, making the town's port the first to get news of the disclosure of America. A imitation of the ship can be visited, and the occasion is commended each year.

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