Viveiro
A medieval walled town on Galicia's north coast, where the Charles V Gate, stone-paved old streets and glass-balconied houses face the river mouth. It is famous across Spain for its Easter Holy Week processions.
The old town of Viveiro retains its 16th-century city gates, including the Charles V Gate, along with several monasteries and churches. The main street is lined with white-framed buildings with glass balconies. The Holy Week processions at Easter are recognized as an international festival, and accommodation is tight during that time. Outside town are Covas Beach and the river-mouth scenery, and there are plenty of seafood restaurants. It is about 50 km from Ribadeo, roughly 45 minutes by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fuciño do Porco Trail
- Basilica of San Martiño de Mondoñedo
- Mondoñedo Cathedral
- Playa de las Catedrales
- Mirador de Santa Cruz
- Illa Pancha Lighthouse
- Ribadeo Old Town & Torre dos Moreno
- Taramundi