Galicia Tourist Guide 2018

Lighthouse of Pancha island

Rinlo. Ribadeo

The cathedral s of the sea

Heading out from Ribadeo you will get to know the far eastern coast of Lugo, eventually arriving in Viveiro . Ribadeo is located in Lugo's Mariña , and its coast is closely tied to legends of mermaids and sailors. The town's historic centre boasts a large number of constructions built in the Indian architectural style . After visiting the town, you can take a walk to Pan- cha Island , which has two odd light- houses painted in blue and white, the shorter of the two dating back to the 19th century and the second to 1987. One mandatory stop that is quite close to Ribadeo is the fishing village called Rinlo . It is famous for its small

port and the seafood rice prepared in local restaurants fromrecent catches. With renewed strength, you can walk to the Os Castros beach , up to the shoreline, which is accessed through a natural tunnel. Nearby is the As Catedrais beach . It would be wise to inquire about any permits you may need for your visit during the summer months and Holy Week, as well as about the tide. Dur- ing low tide, you can meander your way through the stone arches that the rise and fall of the sea has created over centuries, turning these stony formations into vaults soaring more than thirty meters high and grottos to explore .

If you prefer to take in this natural wonder from a vantage point higher up, you need only to head out to the cliffs. If you continue on your jour- ney, you will reach the Peizás beach and Fazouro hill-fort. Galicia's most famous ceramic ware comes from Sargadelos . Its fac- tory, which goes by the same name, began operations in the 19th cen- tury. Check out how they craft their unmistakeable polychrome pieces with their characteristic blue hues. Take home a figurine or dish as a souvenir. Nearby, in the town of Cervo , is Cape San Cibrao, where you will find the

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