Mar combines its connection to the coastal route of the Camino de Santiago with architecture, a stone sculpture and views of the Ría del Saja-Besaya. The different points of interest can help you tailor your stay to your interests: the route reaches the outskirts of the village, while the manor house, chapel and sculpture offer specific cultural attractions in Mar.

Camino de Santiago: Village outskirts and route

The coastal route of the Camino de Santiago is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural (Asset of Cultural Interest) and runs as far as the outskirts of Mar. From there, it continues northwest towards the industrial estate of Cudón in Miengo. For orientation, the route reaches the outskirts of Mar and continues northwest towards Cudón. Its designation provides a cultural and historical context for this geographical information.

Sculpture, manor house and chapel

The stone sculpture La Sirena de Ojos Turquesa stands at the roundabout where the CA-232 crosses the CA-322. It was created by Salvador García Ceballos and inaugurated in 2002. Its precise location sets the sculpture apart from the architectural heritage in Mar. This includes the Casona de Díaz Cacho, whose architectural style is typical of the 17th and 18th centuries. The Chapel of San Miguel in Mar is designated as a protected “Ambiental” site. If you wish to visit the chapel, check its protection status and whether it is open to the public locally.

Estuary and archaeological site

The landscape also has a specific connection to the village: Mar looks out over the Ría del Saja-Besaya. At the Regato de las Anguilas archaeological site, the terraces of the estuary cut through by the motorway yielded several chopping tools, flakes and cores. The landscape and archaeological finds relate to the same area, but in different ways: as the village’s outlook and as the location of the terraces where the finds were made. For travellers interested in cultural heritage, the archaeological evidence adds another chapter of local history to the architectural and artistic attractions.

Getting there and accommodation

Mar has a passenger railway stop called “apeadero de Mar”. Check the timetable for your travel date before planning to use it. The Regato de las Anguilas pilgrims’ hostel is located at Bº Mar A-10 in Mar (Polanco); check its opening arrangements before your trip. Transport and accommodation are two separate parts of your planning.

Patron saint festivities: dated information

Traditional festivities in honour of Saint Michael the Archangel were announced in Mar for 28 and 29 September 2025. The programme included a procession carrying the image of the Archangel through several streets. This information relates to the 2025 programme. If you would like to plan your stay around the festivities, check the dates for the relevant year.

For the main travel overview: Polanco.