San Cibrao (the name is Galician; also known by the

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San Ciprián), is an

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and

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town, part of Cervo (which is both a settlement and

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of the

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) in Northwestern Spain. The population of San Cibrao is about 3,000 in July and August and about 2,000 year-round.

Port of San Cibrao

* '' Commercial port'' * ''Fishing port'' * ''Sport port''

History, tourism and general information

During the High Middle Ages

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were built in the port. The area does not draw many tourists; the regional economy continues to depend on fishing and on an

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plant owned by

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. The nearby peninsula has fine sand beaches. It is generally undeveloped and receives strong north-easterly winds throughout the winter, which makes the ''

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'' or administrative unit of la Mariña Lucense, like much of the Asturian and

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coast, excellent for

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and water sports. Part of the town of San Cibrao lies on the "Peace Peninsula" (''Peninsula de la Paz'') which is surrounded by the

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, whose waters in this area typically reach a high summer temperature of 18 °C; there are five beaches in the area. , neither the

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and

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populations, nor any

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related industries seems to be still affected in any way by the contamination from the

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The fiesta of ''A Maruxaina'' is celebrated on the second Saturday of August. It is related to a popular legend about a

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who lives on some small islands, Os farallons, near San Cibrao. This festival has been distinguished by the National Centers of Cultural Interest. Most of the townspeople dress on this day as ''Maruxainos'', that is, in costumes that resemble the dress of days past. Ritually, at noon, the mariners bring the siren from the islands onto shore, were in front of the museum they create a mock-trial to judge the ''Maruxaina'' on whether she is good or bad. After this the townsfolk serve a potent brew of ''" Queimada".''

Industries

* Bauxite mining and

's alumina refinery. *

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port. *

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in Cervo nearby San Cibrao (Since 1791); one of the oldest and most renowned manufacturers of fine

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in Galicia. This is also a tourist destination.

References

External links

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Ferrol-San Cibrao Port Authority
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{{authority control Municipalities in the Province of Lugo Port cities and towns on the Spanish Atlantic coast

Port of San Cibrao

History, tourism and general information

Industries

See also

References

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