| Concello de Cambados | |||
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| Situation of Cambados within Galicia | |||
| Parroquias | 5 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Alcalde (Mayor) | Luis Aragunde | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 23.48 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 13,620 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CET (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | http://www.cambados.es/ | ||
Cambados is a municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra. It is known for its famous white wine, Albariño.
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Fishing is a major industry in this coastal area of Galicia (called Rias baixas). In Cambados, fish and seafood sellers sell at what is called La Plaza, which is a large and hallow installation that is very busy every morning (except for Sundays), as fish is usually part of the daily diet. La ría de Arousa, the body of water that surrounds this area, is rich in many types of seafood, as well.
In Cambados, seafood is mostly collected in "O Serrido" or "A Seca", which is an area of water surrounding the San Tome Tower (see below) emptying out almost completely when the tide is low, leaving the perfect area for seafood collectors. Large groups of them, (mostly women, with a few exceptions once in a while) go when the tide is low with their buckets and tools to dig up the sand and collect seafood (clams, cockles, etc.). The culture in Cambados, as well as most coastal villages of Galicia, very much revolves around seafood. It is always eaten at Christmastime, on holidays, and (especially) at weddings. Every Saturday and Wednesday morning there is a market along the maritime walk, selling generally cheap clothing, accessories, shoes, perfumes, and household items. It is very popular because of its prices and walking through the market the sellers yell out prices and persuasions.
Most holidays call for fiestas, in which there are performances and rides, usually occurring during summertime. The largest and most famous of these fiestas is the Festa do Albariño, that usually lasts about a week towards the end of July or beginning of August. Tents are set up along the Calzada selling high quality Albariño wine and seafood, and most people walk around with a wine glass hanging with a thread from their neck. Performances during the Albariño are usually special: whilst other fiesta performances consist of unknown orchestras, the Albariño usually brings about more famous performers. For example, Alejandro Sanz has performed during these fiestas.
Cambados is famous for its Albariño white wine. The area is generally moist, cool and windy, contributing to the grape’s thickness and the wine’s strong aroma. It has only been within this last decade that Albariño has been worldy known and has been grown outside of Galicia. This wine has been nicknamed “the wine of the sea”, because of its coastal vineyards and its compatibility with seafood (caused by its acidity).
The first mayor of Cambados during the Second Republic of Spain was Juan Vidal Fraga (1931–1936). The republic reached Cambados without the existence of a Republican party in the area. Fraga’s family had controlled the political life in Cambados during the reform. In February 1936, José Manuel Silva became the new governor. The beginning of the 20th century coincides with Spain’s restoration period, which is politically influenced by Cánovas del Castillo. This consists in the alternation of power between two parties—the Conservative and Liberal (leaving out, for now, the Obreira and Republican parties). This contributed with major political change, leaning towards a more local system rather than being associated with Spain’s higher power. The first democratic elections were in 1979.
"Praza" (square) and "pazo" (palace) de Fefiñáns.
"Igrexa de San Bieito" (Saint Benedict Church)
"Muíño da Seca" (Seca water-mill)
"Torre de San Sadurniño" (Tower of Saint Saturnine). Old medieval ruin what was used to be a watch tower for protection against the Viking invasions in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Ramon Cabanillas monument and sculpture: Ramon Cabanillas is a famous poet from Cambados, born in 1876 ("Da terra asoballada", "O bendito San Amaro", "Na noite estrelecida")
Francisco Leiro Lois' sculpture "Baco" :
Praza de Ramon Cabanillas
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Current mayor (changed): Luis Aragunde Latest recording of population (2008): 13, 620 citizens- 581,06 citizens per km2.
Hotel Rosita [1] El Parador [2] Yayo Da Porta Restaurant [3] Lume de Leña Pinchos Bar [4] Town Museums [5]
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