Stage 28 · Camino del Norte
Ribadeo → Lourenza
About this stage
Ribadeo to Lourenza · 27 km · up 940 m, down 950 m
A demanding stage heading inland through the hilly Galician countryside. The route leaves the coast and enters a landscape of rolling hills, eucalyptus plantations, and small farming villages. Over 1,400 metres of climbing makes this a tough day.
The Galician interior is green, rural, and often misty. The path winds through forest and farmland, passing granite hamlets and ancient churches. The terrain is constantly undulating with no flat sections.
Lourenza is a small Galician town with the impressive Baroque monastery of San Salvador, whose ornate facade dominates the main square. The town has adequate services with accommodation and restaurants.
Terrain: Hilly Galician countryside, forest paths, rural lanes, eucalyptus plantations
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
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.
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- 6kmView town guide
Vilela
hamlet
- 9.4km
- 10.9km
- 16.3km
- 18.3km
Vilamartín Grande
hamletThe hamlet's only café, Tentempe, serves food Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and is closed Sundays; a water fountain is also available beside the local church.
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- 20.8kmView town guide
Gondán
hamlet - 23.3km
- 27.2km
Lourenza
villageA small Galician town with a Baroque Benedictine monastery (San Salvador de Lourenza) and a pleasant town centre. Has an albergue and basic services.
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Places to stay along this stage
Koala Picks first, then each town in walking order. Where a place does not book online, walk in, call or message them.
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Planning the Camino del Norte?
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