Camino del Norte Stage 1

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. 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. 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. Leaving this parish and San Xoán Degolado Church behind, we go through Vilamartín Grande to reach Gondán. [Stage details] Start: Ribadeo · End: Vilanova de Lourenzá 28.2 km · about 6h 45min · difficulty high