Sálvora
Today, the island of Sálvora forms part of the civil parish of Aguiño (Riveira municipality). Previously the island depended on the civil parish of Carreira, which was for centuries the richest and most populous parish in the comarca, also the oldest.
In March 2007 the island was acquired by Caixa Galicia for 8.5 million euros. Later that same year the Ministry of Environment exercised its right of refusal, buying Sálvora, Vionta and Noro for the same amount. The Board of Galicia, which is the owner of the island since July 1, 2008, in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, have started work to rehabilitate the enclave.
History
In the year 899, King Alfonso III donated the island to the Cathedral Chapter of Santiago, who claimed it in order to obtain resources for their livelihoods. This grant, which included Ons, Tambo, Arosa, Cies and Framio, was confirmed by Ordoño to the Bishop Sisnando. In 1120 the island had already been invaded by Saracen ships who took refuge in the island waiting for reinforcements as they prepared to invade the land. The delay of that helped make the Christian ships sent by order of the archbishop of Santiago seized by the invading ships that stopped for a long periods of time. Thereafter, this unknown island began to be coveted by the nobility of the time.
References
- ^ Vizoso, Sonia (23 March 2007). "Caixa Galicia compra la isla de Sálvora, en el Parque Nacional das Illas Atlánticas". El País. El Pais. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ Taboada, X.A. (21 June 2007). "Medio Ambiente pretende comprar la isla de Sálvora tras ser adquirida por Caixa Galicia". www.farodevigo.es.