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Sada
This is a town of great natural beauty and it has fabulous beaches. But we can also add the varied, wonderful gastronomy that is characteristic of the fishing tradition of Sada. The footpaths that lie along the shoreline, the leisure port, the popular fiestas and the great atmosphere in the evenings make Sada a truly incomparable destination.
Thanks to the mild temperatures that are a feature of the Atlantic climate and to the calmness of the waters in the estuary this is the perfect place for water sports, any time of the year.
The scenery is wonderful and the local people are very friendly. Sada is a modern town that has managed to maintain the virtues of traditional villages
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Thanks to the mild temperatures that are a feature of the Atlantic climate and to the calmness of the waters in the estuary this is the perfect place for water sports, any time of the year.
The scenery is wonderful and the local people are very friendly. Sada is a modern town that has managed to maintain the virtues of traditional villages
The beaches are one of the major attractions of Sada and can be enjoyed all the year round. They offer perfect conditions for water sports. With a total of 10 sandy bays with calm waters and perfect white sand, there really is something to suit everyone’s taste.
Tourist Information Office
Avda. de Marina, s/n. 15160 Sada
Phone Nº: 608 073 425 • Fax: 981 621 884
Website: www.concellodesada.com
E-mail: oficinadeturismo@concellodesada.com
Avda. de Marina, s/n. 15160 Sada
Phone Nº: 608 073 425 • Fax: 981 621 884
Website: www.concellodesada.com
E-mail: oficinadeturismo@concellodesada.com
IF YOU FEEL LIKE A STROLL
The promenade and the leisure port
If you wish to enjoy a pleasant stroll along a lovely shore, this is the ideal place for you. The walk along the promenade will take you to some of the great landmarks of Sada, such as the leisure port and the fishing port. But you will also find out a little about the heritage and history of Sada as we have provided some fascinating information panels to help make your visit as interesting as possible.
We recommend that you enjoy the beautiful view of the estuary at nightfall. You could also perhaps enjoy a little bite to eat at one of the charming little pavement cafés located beside the beach or in the port.
We recommend that you enjoy the beautiful view of the estuary at nightfall. You could also perhaps enjoy a little bite to eat at one of the charming little pavement cafés located beside the beach or in the port.
A PICTURE POSTCARD
The calm sea
You will be charmed to see the calm water, with hundreds of little fishing boats out at sea, and the sailing ships and yachts moored in the ports.
A FEAST FOR THE PALATE
Sardines, cuttlefish from the estuary, and seafood.
The port of Sada is the number one port for sardine fishing. At any of the restaurants in the area in and around the port or along the promenade, you can enjoy fresh sardines and cuttlefish from the estuary. We also strongly recommend the seafood at the right time of the year.
ATMOSPHERE
The pavement cafés along the beach and in the port
There are lots of tables on the pavements outside the bars and restaurants of the area in and around the port and the central beach. In the early evenings people come here to enjoy a drink, or perhaps a tapa, or even an outdoor evening meal.
Particularly worth mentioning is the wonderful atmosphere of the popular sardine festival. This festival has been declared of National Interest for Tourism and it is held on the 18th of August. Thousands of people come to a wooded area near the beach to enjoy the famous sardines of Sada. There is also plenty of music and festivity.
Particularly worth mentioning is the wonderful atmosphere of the popular sardine festival. This festival has been declared of National Interest for Tourism and it is held on the 18th of August. Thousands of people come to a wooded area near the beach to enjoy the famous sardines of Sada. There is also plenty of music and festivity.
UNIQUE TO SADA
The Seafarers’ District of Fontán
This is an authentic seafarers’ district. Its houses, above the
fishing port, enjoy fabulous views of the sea. The architecture is
modernistic and visitors never fail to be charmed by the colours of the
façades and the quaint narrow streets.
We recommend you take a stroll along these streets so that you can get a feeling for the seafaring tradition of Sada. You will also enjoy fabulous views of the Betanzos Estuary. (“Ría de Betanzos”).
We recommend you take a stroll along these streets so that you can get a feeling for the seafaring tradition of Sada. You will also enjoy fabulous views of the Betanzos Estuary. (“Ría de Betanzos”).
SHOPPING
The weekly market
There is no need to leave Sada to go shopping. There is a range of good quality shops in the centre of the town. You can buy clothes, footwear, computer items, jewellery or eyewear.
To enjoy a really typical Galician market you should go to the Sada market. It is held every Saturday, all the year round, from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm, in the streets of Linares Rivas, Pontedeume and Oleiros. This is one of the most popular markets to be found anywhere in Galicia. Here you can purchase a wide range of items, for example great Galician delicacies such as cold meats and sausages, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. Other items on sale include clothes, footwear, pottery and other beatifully crafted items.
To enjoy a really typical Galician market you should go to the Sada market. It is held every Saturday, all the year round, from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm, in the streets of Linares Rivas, Pontedeume and Oleiros. This is one of the most popular markets to be found anywhere in Galicia. Here you can purchase a wide range of items, for example great Galician delicacies such as cold meats and sausages, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. Other items on sale include clothes, footwear, pottery and other beatifully crafted items.