Miño

02Geography

Miño encompasses an area of 35.9 km² and includes eight parishes: Bemantes, Callobre, Carantoña, Leiro, Castro, Miño, Perbes, and Vilanova. It is bordered by Pontedeume to the north, Vilarmaior to the east, Paderne and Irixoa to the south, and the Betanzos estuary to the west. The municipality is traversed by the English Way of St. James.

Main beaches

Perbes Beach, Grande Beach

Blue Flag beaches

Perbes Beach, Grande Beach

03History

Miño's history dates back to the castrexa era, with remnants of a Roman port discovered in the area. The municipality was officially established in 1836, originally named Castro, and later renamed Miño in 1919 when the consistory moved to the parish of Miño.

• Oldest remains Castrexa era and Roman port
• Algara treasure 1500 Roman coins found in Perbes
• Establishment year 1836
• Renaming year 1919
• Current consistory location A Carreira, Miño

Discover Miño, a Galician municipality known for its beaches, history, and urban development challenges.

04Tourism and Culture

Miño is renowned for its stunning beaches, particularly Perbes Beach and Grande Beach, both of which have received the Blue Flag designation. The municipality also features notable architectural heritage, including the church of San Xoán de Vilanova and the pazo of the Counts of Vigo.

• Architectural sites Church of San Xoán de Vilanova, Church of Santa María de Castro
• 15th-century bridges Ponte do Porco over the Lambre River
• Festivities Celebrations for various saints, including Saint John the Baptist and Virgin of Carmel
• Cultural reference Pasei a ponte do Porco, paseille a man polo lombo, meu divino San Andrés o voso camiño é longo.