Past, present and future: towards a sustainable urban development

I can't believe how much Caión has changed! Some of those changes are positive, others not so much. At times I wish this fishing village were still the isolated, solitary, wild and unique paradise it once was! But then I realize that this romantic idea isn't consistent with urban growth and development, which are not only inevitable, but necessary.

Women mending fishing nets.

Small boat (chalana) arriving at Caión harbor.

Still, as long as that growth and development is responsible, sustainable and respectful of the environment, I'm willing to let go of my romantic ideas—or maybe not entirely. I guess I'm just an urban romantic who's convinced that a sustainable urban development is vital to the health of our own and of other communities.

No one can deny that coastal apartments are, even today, a capital investment. What they should not be is an example of what we call "feísmo urbano" (urban ugliness). Even if we can't prevent others from contributing to the destruction of our historical heritage or our urban and natural resources, I am convinced that we can support and improve our environment through sustainable projects such as the one we could develop on this exceptional plot of buildable land. There's nothing to stop us from enjoying a home here in the midst of an alluring sea and landscape while at the same time making an excellent investment that can help Caión to continue growing and developing in the best and most responsible way possible.

There is very little buildable property left in this fishing village and with the sea as a backdrop! I would personally love to build a small apartment complex or even a private house here, but it's not within my reach at the moment and besides, I'm involved in other projects of a different sort. This is why I am looking for an enthusiastic, enterprising investor willing to purchase the land, accept the challenge and "build" their hopes up high in this wonderful place.

Monuments

This small fishing village can also boast of its monuments, such as the 16th c. Augustine convent located in the main square, of which only the church remains intact. In the same square is the Manor house of Bermúdez de Castro, also from the 16th c. and finally, the shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, which pilgrims visit every year between the 6th and 9th of September.

Whale bones and other stories

My father could still remember when, on a stormy day, the sea would cross the main square of Caión. He also recalled when whale bones were placed there to be used as benches—whalebone seats for a lazy afternoon. You might not know it, but Caión was once a whaling village.

What's in a name?

The name Caión apparently means rock, "enclosed river rock embankment" (now there was a tough translation for you!), although I had heard other options such as "disaster". This last one is hard to understand because this village is certainly no disaster!

Avant-garde engineering

An article about the avant-garde architectural & engineering project that's going to transform Caión's port was recently published in the regional newspaper "La Voz de Galicia". Read the article (Spanish)

SUMMARY

LOCATION  Caión, municipality of A Laracha (Coruña) at 8 km from Arteixo and 20 from A Coruña.

ZONING  Urban Residential: fishing village

PLOT SIZE: 128 m2 (0.032 acres)

CONSTRUCTED AREA: 70 m2

YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1960

FEATURES: The buildable property, located in the traditional fishing village of Caión, includes a garage, a small house behind it and, to one side, a small yard enclosed by a low wall. The length of the front and rear façades is 10.70m and 11.80m, respectively.

Situated on the corner of the path that leads to the lovely beach of Salseiras with its crystal clear water, the lot offers extraordinary views of the sea and is only a few steps away from the main plaza of the village. Caión is within a few minutes driving distance from the town of Arteixo and less than 30 from the bustling coastal city of A Coruña.

The property owner and the village

Hello,

My name is Mari and I'm here to show you a property for sale and the spectacular surrounding landscape of the fishing village of Caión. This small community is located on the famous Death Coast of Galicia, the northwesternmost region of Spain, where the Camino" or Way to St. James reaches its final destination: Santiago de Compostela.

My family has lived here for generations but honestly, this isn't the only reason why I believe you won't find many places like this anywhere in Spain—or the world. Caión is a small but remarkable peninsula situated in an area of exceptional marine and landscape value. Its people are friendly and helpful, its seascape alluring and surrounded by protected natural land areas and woods.

If you're looking for a home where you can enjoy tranquility and breath the pure clean air of the sea and the hills, whilst enjoying the comfort of living at just a few miles from A Coruña, "the city where no one is a stranger", this is your opportunity. Don't let it pass you by!

We can schedule an appointment if you're travelling in our area and are interested in visiting the property. If you prefer, just contact me by filling out the form at the bottom of this page and we can discuss pricing and conditions.

Property for sale in the charming fishing village of Caión in Galicia (northwestern coast of Spain)

LAND FOR SALE ON THE SPANISH ATLANTIC COASTLINE

The property, located in the traditional fishing village of Caión in the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia, includes a garage, a small house and a small plot enclosed by a low wall. The length of the front and rear façades is 10.70m and 11.80m, respectively.

Situated on the corner of the path that leads to the lovely beach of Salseiras with its crystal clear water, the lot offers extraordinary views of the sea and is only a few steps away from the main plaza of the village. Caión is within a few minutes driving distance from the town of Arteixo and less than 20 from the bustling coastal city of A Coruña.
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