Ribeira, Galicia
Provincia de Pontevedra · Galicia · Spain · 27,518 residents
Ribeira is a town in Provincia de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain, home to around 27,518 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Brañas de Xestoso. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 16 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Brañas de Xestoso.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 11 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Ribeira
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Tours & tickets in Ribeira
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ribeira can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ribeira are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ribeira and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 16 min away.
Best time to visit Ribeira
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)11 miles, about 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)39 miles, about 56 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)134 miles, about 3 h 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min without stops.
Ribeira is good for
Around Ribeira
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Ribeira worth visiting?
Yes. Ribeira is known for Brañas de Xestoso. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Ribeira from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 16 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 39 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 21 min.
What is near Ribeira?
Pontevedra (24 miles), Santiago de Compostela (11 miles), O Grove (27 miles) and Cambados (25 miles) are all within an hour or so.