Cedeira
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Cedeira is a city council in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, north-western Spain
.
, Terra Nova
in Canada
or the Irish Box
to fish. Most of the fish, mainly tuna, is canned and stored in in warehouses locally for later distribution to different parts of Spain
and Europe
.
Farming, horse breeding
and timber
production, together with services are the main economic activities. Since the late 1980s Cedeira has developed into a coastal resort
.
Wind-mill parks
are common in Ferrolterra, particularly in the boroughs of Cariño
, Cedeira and A Capela.
in one of its main squares each year. In addition, the gastronomical "Percebe" festival is held in July.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Parroquias
- Cedeira (Santa María do Mar)
- Cervo (Santalla)
- Esteiro (San Fiz)
- Montoxo (San Xiao)
- Piñeiro (San Cosme)
- Régoa (Santa María)
- San Román de Montoxo (San Román)
Economy
Trawlers from Cedeira travel to South AfricaSouth Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, Terra Nova
Terra Nova
Terra Nova means "new land" or "new earth" in Latin, Galician and Portuguese. Common uses include:* Newfoundland , the island portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada was originally called Terra Nova...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
or the Irish Box
Irish Conservation Box
The Irish Conservation Box or Biologically Sensitive Area is a Marine Protected Area stretching along the southwest coast of Ireland...
to fish. Most of the fish, mainly tuna, is canned and stored in in warehouses locally for later distribution to different parts of Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Farming, horse breeding
Horse breeding
Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses...
and timber
Timber
Timber may refer to:* Timber, a term common in the United Kingdom and Australia for wood materials * Timber, Oregon, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
production, together with services are the main economic activities. Since the late 1980s Cedeira has developed into a coastal resort
Resort
A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company....
.
Wind-mill parks
Wind turbine
A wind turbine is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used to produce electricity, the device may be called a wind generator or wind charger. If the mechanical energy is used to drive machinery, such as for grinding grain or...
are common in Ferrolterra, particularly in the boroughs of Cariño
Cariño
Cariño is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, north-western Spain.Cariño and Cedeira's coast has some of the highest cliffs in Europe....
, Cedeira and A Capela.
Culture
Cedeira hosts a small Medieval FairAgricultural show
An agricultural show is a public event showcasing the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. The largest comprise a livestock show , a trade fair, competitions, and entertainment...
in one of its main squares each year. In addition, the gastronomical "Percebe" festival is held in July.