How to get to Arousa Norte

The O Barbanza mountain range and the Ría de Arousa are the natural landmarks that define the area of Arousa Norte. Its territory encompasses 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 enjoys excellent transport connections with Galicia's major cities: access via the Barbanza dual carriageway AG-11 to the Atlántico motorway AP-9 quickly connects Arousa Norte with nearby cities like Santiago de Compostela or Pontevedra, as well as more distant cities like Vigo, A Coruña, and Ferrol. Accessing Arousa Norte via the AC-305 road also allows for a scenic route through the various towns that make up the area: 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.

At Padrón, take the exit onto the Barbanza Dual Carriageway (AG-11), which runs through the entire region and connects the municipalities of Rianxo, Boiro, A Pobra do Caramiñal, and Ribeira.

  • From Santiago de Compostela: AP-9 towards Vigo/Pontevedra, exit Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 35 minutes).
  • From A Coruña: AP-9 towards Santiago/Vigo, exit Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 1 hour).
  • From Vigo / Pontevedra: AP-9 towards Santiago/A Coruña, exit Padrón / AG-11. (Approximately 50 minutes from Pontevedra).

By bus

Bus services connect the region with major Galician cities. The Monbus company operates services connecting the area with Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña.

In addition, Grupo Interurbana connects the region with the Arousa area and the city of Pontevedra.

You can check timetables and schedules on their websites or by calling the bus station information lines:

  • 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 arrive by train, the nearest 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 taxi to reach the Barbanza region.

For more information on train schedules and fares, visit the RENFE website or call customer support: +34 912 320 320.

By plane

The nearest airports are Santiago de Compostela (Rosalía de Castro), located about 60 km away, A Coruña (Alvedro), around 95 km away, and Vigo (Peinador), approximately 100 km away.

From any of these airports, you can hire a car or use public transport to travel to the Barbanza region.