Malpica de Bergantiños

43°19′N 8°48′W / 43.317°N 8.800°W / 43.317; -8.800Country SpainAutonomous community GaliciaProvinceA CoruñaComarcaBergantiñosGovernment • MayorEduardo Parga (PPdeG)Area • Total61.22 km² (23.64 sq mi)Elevation387 m (1,270 ft)Population • Total5,447 • Density89/km² (230/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)WebsiteOfficial website

Malpica de Bergantiños (or simply Malpica) is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Bergantiños, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from the provincial capital of A Coruña.

Culture

It is located on the route of the Way of the Lighthouses, which unites it with Fisterra. The church of Santiago de Mens stands in the town. As part of the Costa da Morte, the town of Malpica is best known for its marine heritage, with this being reflected in celebrations like the Festa do Mar.

Background

In front of Malpica are the Illas Sisargas, a small archipelago used as shelter by numerous marine birds. Main sights include the Church of Santiago de Mens, in Romanesque style (12th century) and the dolmen of Pedra da Arca.

Demography

International relations

Twin towns – sister cities

Malpica de Bergantiños is twinned with:^[2]

• Malpica de Tajo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

See also

• Way of the Lighthouses

References