Overview
Ribadeo is a quiet coastal town in northwest Galicia with striking modernist architecture, notably the Torre dos Moreno dominating Praza España. It holds historical significance as a former Baltic trading port and is the starting point for El Camino del Norte, the 192-km pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Architecture · Culture · History
Before you go
Connectivity
4G from Vodafone, 5G from MasMovil/Movistar/Orange as of April 2025. Good coverage on approach highways.
Money
Euro (€) currency. Credit cards accepted at most hotels and restaurants. ATMs available in town center.
Transport
Alsa buses from Oviedo twice daily (2 hours via Gijón). Train to Ferrol four times daily (3 hours, 50 stops). Town sights walkable; taxis available.
Weather
Mild Atlantic climate with year-round rainfall. Best weather May-September. Summers are warm but not hot.