Built on the hillside that rises up from the estuary, it is easy to feel like everywhere in Ribadeo is uphill.
In the city center, the Convento de Santa Clara (15th century with 18th century cloister) is the cornerstone of the church, while the 1910 Casa de Indianos...
Ribadeo has had an on-again/off-again relationships with the camino for centuries. Prior to the bridge being built the broad river hear mean a difficult river crossing. Many pilgrims made the crossing but many more turned south to follow the path of least resistance, a much shorter...
The scallop shells in Galicia are not installed with an orientation towards Santiago and having come from Asturias where they are it might be a bit confusing. Just remember to follow the arrow and ignore the shell.
The camino through Ribadeo has been re-routed in recent years and now follows a route down to the waterfront and then back up. Of course, it is still possible to go the old way and avoid the elevation change. If that suits you, turn right at the first big intersection after you pass...
Accommodation in Ribadeo
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Albergue de peregrinos de Ribadeo Xunta
Puente de los Santos
12 8€ |
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Albergue Viruxe Private
Veiga da Aira, 4
20 12€ |
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Albergue Río Eo Private
Buenos Aires, 1
32 15€ |
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Albergue Ribadeo A Ponte Private
Justo Barreiro, 7
28 15€ Booking.com |
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Pensión Linares ⭑ Pension
Plaza España, 13
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Hospedaje Carragal ⭑⭑ Pension
Galicia, 35
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Hotel Parador de Ribadeo ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Amador Fernández, 7
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Hotel Mediante ⭑ Hotel
Plaza España, 16
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Hotel Rolle ⭑⭑ Hotel
Ingeniero Schultz, 6
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Hotel Ros-Mary ⭑ Hotel
San Francisco, 3
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Hotel Bouza ⭑⭑ Hotel
José Vicente Pérez Martínez, 13
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