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Arteixo

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Arteixo

Arteixo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pastoriza, 47km from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

Arteixo is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 29,762, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arteixo sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arteixo to your route.

About Arteixo

Arteixo (Galician: [aɾ.ˈtej.ʃʊ]; Spanish: [aɾ.ˈtej.xo] (Arteijo)) is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, part of the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Its area is 93.76 km2 and its population is 31,005 (2013). Its population density is 317.43 people/km2. It is an industrial town that

Read more belongs to A Coruña metropolitan area.

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Where is Arteixo located?

Arteixo is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3048 latitude, -8.5075 longitude.

What is the population of Arteixo?

Arteixo has a population of approximately 29,762 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
29,762
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.3048, -8.5075

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Arteixo

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tower of Hercules

The world's oldest working Roman lighthouse, standing guard over the Atlantic in A Coruna for nearly 2,000 years.

12 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

The soaring Baroque-fronted goal of the Camino de Santiago, housing the apostle's tomb and the giant swinging Botafumeiro censer.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Arteixo

  • 72 kmCabo OrtegalTowering serpentine sea-cliffs and offshore rock needles where the Cantabrian Sea meets the Atlantic, one of Galicia's most savage viewpoints.
  • 78 kmCabo FisterraThe 'end of the world' lighthouse on a wild Atlantic cape where Camino pilgrims traditionally finish their journey watching the sun sink into the ocean.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Pastoriza

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 3,449

Laracha

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 11,302

Culleredo

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 30,221

A Coruña

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 250,438

Cambre

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 23,231

Cerceda

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km away

Carral

🇪🇸 Spain

15 km awayPop. 5,525

Oleiros

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 35,559

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