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Ribadeo - Vilanova de Lourenzá
The Northern Way
Stage: Ribadeo-Vilanova de Lourenzá
We set off from the historic town and port of Ribadeo. The city stands atop a natural vantage point overlooking the ría. It boasts a noble past and offers a fascinating blend of medieval and modern architecture. The trail follows an old route – perhaps Roman or late Roman – to the end of the stage in Lourenzá.
Ribadeo- Vilela
The first population centre after Ribadeo is Ove. The route then runs through Cubelas and climbs up to Vilela. All of these spots allow visitors to get a taste of local traditional life.
Ribadeo - Vilela
Vilela- A Ponte
After leaving Vilela, the route passes through Celeiros and O Vilar. We come to the parish of San Pedro de Arante and 15th-century A Nosa Señora das Virtudes Chapel. Beginning in the 16th century, there was a pilgrim hospital in this location.
Vilela - A Ponte
A Ponte- Vilamartín Pequeno
The route continues upward, following forest trails to the municipality of Barreiros, famous for its fine white sand beaches. The first parish we come to is Vilamartín.
A Ponte - Vilamartín Pequeno
Vilamartín- Gondán
Leaving this parish and San Xoán Degolado Church behind, we go through Vilamartín Grande to reach Gondán.
Vilamartín Pequeno - Gondán
Gondán- Lourenzá
Vilanova is the municipal capital of Lourenzá. It grew up around a magnificent Benedictine monastery, founded by Count Osorio Gutiérrez (known as the ‘Holy Count’) in the year 969. Lourenzá is known for its fabas (fava beans), which have been granted a Protected Geographical Indication. The annual Festa da Faba (Fava Bean Festival) is held on the first Sunday of October in Lourenzá.
