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Ribadeo
Spend 1 day in Ribadeo for a quick walk of the waterfront, Torre dos Moreno and the lighthouse; add a night only if you want a hostel stay.
Ribadeo is a small Galician coastal town of about 10 000 people. Its sights cluster within a 10‑minute walk, so a half‑day covers the main square, Torre dos Moreno, the lighthouse and the historic church. A night lets you stay in a hostel or B&B and start the Camino del Norte from the railway station.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, rain)
- Airports
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) · A Coruña (LCG)
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ribadeo091 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ribadeo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyRibadeo is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded pubs and on the bus station platform.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSCQ Santiago de Compostela Airport (Bus to town centre takes ~2 h).
- Getting aroundAll main sights are within walking distance; taxis operate locally if needed.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (pub)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€10–12 (≈ US$12–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (regional)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€170 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SCQ Santiago de Compostela Airport (Bus to town centre takes ~2 h) · LCG A Coruña Airport (Slightly closer, similar bus time)
Map of Ribadeo
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Ribadeo
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Grandas de Salime · 38 km straight line
- A Fonsagrada · 45 km straight line
- Pola de Allande · 46 km straight line
- Tineo · 55 km straight line
- Vilalba · 58 km straight line
- Salas · 65 km straight line
- Cangas del Narcea · 68 km straight line
- Lugo · 72 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ribadeo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All main sights are within walking distance; taxis operate locally if needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lugo
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus via A-6 and N640, about 1 h 30 min
Roman walls and historic centre.
A Coruña
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus via N640, about 2 h
Coastal city with modern quarter.
Santiago de Compostela
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Train to Ferrol then bus, about 2 h 30 min
Longer travel; consider overnight if extending trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Albergue Río Eo
Basic hostel, near Praza de España
Parador de Ribadeo
B&B double €170, needs refurbishment
Hotel EO
Budget option north of the Parador
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed2 × 1 night × €30 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Round‑trip bus from Santiago de Compostela2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Train ticket Ferrol → Ribadeo (one way)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €160 per person per day, bed included | €319≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long-distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tapa (seafood) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (pub) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €10–12 (≈ US$12–14) |
| Bus ticket (regional) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus station is 1 km (0.6 mi) north of centre and has limited facilities.Bus station is 0.6 mi (1 km) north of centre and has limited facilities.
- Train service is infrequent: four trains daily, 3 h from Ferrol.
- Opening hours of Santa María do Campo are erratic; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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A este enderezo, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Fire/ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Santiago → Ribadeo: ≈ €25 round‑trip (check)
- Train Ferrol → Ribadeo: ≈ €15 one‑way (check)
Say or show
- Perdón — Excuse me / Sorry (perˈðon)
- Grazas — Thank you (ˈɡɾas̪as)
- Canto custa? — How much is it? (ˈkantu ˈkusta)
- Onde está a parada do autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈonde esˈta a paˈɾaða du ˈautobus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ribadeo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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