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Muelle de Castro
Best time to visit
The best time to come is early morning during low tide, when the clay bottom is revealed beneath the boardwalk and the space under the houses becomes a true phenomenon. There are no cruise ship passengers yet, and the light on the stilts creates long shadows.
Budget tips
The pier and the viewing are completely free, so you practically don't need to bring any money. Budget-conscious travelers are advised to look for snacks at the local stalls set up near the pier, where prices are lower than at restaurants.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Families with children, Culture seekers, Romantic travelers
Plan your visit
40-60 min
About
Quick facts: The wooden pier stretches more than 400 meters over the bay, and beneath it the water level can rise several meters at high tide. At the end stands a bronze flock of sheep, where hundreds of people take photos every day, while old planks creak underfoot.
Highlights: At low tide, through the gaps between the planks you can see how sharp wooden piles are driven into the mud and how sea stars and snails have settled on them. Most interesting of all, it is not just the pier that stands on stilts here, but also colorful residential houses, whose owners still fish directly through their windows.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles, because after rain the old boards become slippery.
- The best shot will be at the end of the pier during low tide, when the full reflection of the colorful houses is revealed.
- Avoid midday when cruise ships arrive, and plan your walk before they disembark.
- Check the tide schedule in advance so you can see both high tide and low tide during a single visit.
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