The town of Corcubión, located in the west of Galicia, is the calm within the bravado that characterizes the Costa da Morte. With an area of only 7.6km2, its streets keep an important historical past, which can be seen in buildings such as the Church of San Marcos, declared a BIC, as well as the different stately homes that with their coats of arms show the importance that this municipality had in the past.
Important historical events took place in this town, such as the landing of the troops of Archbishop Rodrigo de Luna in 1457 with the purpose of taking Corcubión, a fact that is recreated every year on the first day of the Medieval Market, an event that attracts a large influx of people and that is usually held on the third or fourth weekend of July. after the festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen (16 July).
But Corcubión also has a coastal area that has an important past related to the sea. It has a long promenade that goes from the town of Corcubión, crossing the port, to the beach of Quenxe, where it ends. On this tour you will be able to see the remains of two important industries that existed here in the past: the floating coal deposit industry (19th century). XX) and salted fish (19th century) XIX). All this together with the tranquility of walking by the sea enjoying a beautiful view of the Corcubión estuary, which can be extended by continuing the path to the Cape Cee Lighthouse.
