How to get to Arousa Norte
The Barbanza mountain range and the Ría de Arousa estuary are the natural enclaves that define the Arousa Norte area. Its lands host the municipalities of A Pobra do Caramiñal, Boiro, Rianxo, and Ribeira, collectively known as the Barbanza region.
Located in the southwest of the province of A Coruña, Arousa Norte is well connected to Galicia's major cities: access via the AG-11 Barbanza dual carriageway to the AP-9 Atlántico motorway connects Arousa Norte quickly with nearby cities such as Santiago de Compostela or Pontevedra, as well as more distant cities like Vigo, A Coruña, and Ferrol. Access to Arousa Norte via the AC-305 road also allows for a scenic drive through the various towns that make up the region: coastal villages, urban centres, and small rural hamlets.
By car
To reach the Barbanza region by car from anywhere in Galicia or Spain, the main access route is the Atlántico Motorway (AP-9), which connects A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, and Vigo.
Near Padrón, take the exit onto the Barbanza Dual Carriageway (AG-11), which runs throughout the region and connects the municipalities of Rianxo, Boiro, A Pobra do Caramiñal, and Ribeira.
- From Santiago de Compostela: AP-9 towards Vigo/Pontevedra, exit at Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 35 minutes).
- From A Coruña: AP-9 towards Santiago/Vigo, exit at Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 1 hour).
- From Vigo / Pontevedra: AP-9 towards Santiago/A Coruña, exit at Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 50 minutes from Pontevedra).
By bus
Bus routes connect the region with major Galician cities. The company Monbus operates services linking the area with Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña.
On the other hand, the company Grupo Interurbana connects the region with the Arousa area and the city of Pontevedra.
You can check timetables and frequencies for the different lines on their websites or by calling the bus station information numbers:
- Santiago de Compostela bus station: +34 981 542 416
- A Coruña bus station: +34 981 184 335
- Pontevedra bus station: +34 986 852 408
By train
To reach the region by train, the closest station is Padrón, although Santiago de Compostela station offers more frequent services and direct connections to other Spanish cities.
Once at the station, you can take a bus or a taxi to travel to the region.
For more information on train timetables and fares, you can visit the RENFE website or call customer service: +34 912 320 320.
By plane
The nearest airports are Santiago de Compostela (Rosalía de Castro), located about 60 km from the region, A Coruña (Alvedro), about 95 km away, and Vigo (Peinador), about 100 km away.
From any of these airports, you can hire a car or use public transport to reach the Barbanza region.