A Caridá to Ribadeo
Stage 27 · Camino del Norte
A Caridá → Ribadeo
About this stage
A Caridá to Ribadeo · 24 km · up 320 m, down 340 m
The route crosses into Galicia, entering Spain's greenest and most Celtic-influenced region. The walking is gentle with minimal climbing, following the Eo River estuary to the border town of Ribadeo.
The transition into Galicia is marked by changes in architecture (granite replaces limestone), language (Galician appears alongside Spanish), and landscape character. The estuary crossing is peaceful, with views across the water to both shores.
Ribadeo is a pleasant Galician town on the Eo estuary, famous for the spectacular Praia das Catedrais (Beach of the Cathedrals), where erosion has carved cathedral-like arches and buttresses from the cliffs. The beach is accessible at low tide and requires advance booking in summer. Good services available.
Terrain: Gentle rural roads, river estuary approach, town streets
The day, stop by stop
- 0kmView town guide
A Caridá
village
- 3.2km
- 5kmView town guide
Porcía
hamlet - 10.9km
- 15.6kmView town guide
Villamil
hamlet
- 17.6km
- 18.4kmView town guide
Viyadún
hamlet
- 20.4kmView town guide
As Figueiras
village
- 24km
Ribadeo
townThe first Galician town on the Camino del Norte, on the south bank of the Eo estuary. Near the spectacular Praia das Catedrais (Cathedral Beach) with its enormous natural rock arches.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryPharmacyATMBusClinicPost Office
Places to stay along this stage
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