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Arzúa

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Arzúa

Arzúa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Boimorto, 50km from Lugo Roman Walls.

Arzúa is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arzúa 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 Arzúa to your route.

About Arzúa

Arzúa (Galician pronunciation: [aɾˈzu.a], Spanish pronunciation: [aɾˈθu.a]) is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It has an area of 155.89 km2, a population of 5,887 (2024 estimate), and a population density of 37.76 people/km2. It is one of the

Read more Galician municipalities with the most cows per capita. Although the region has long been settled, even pre-dating Roman occupation, the current population of the town are mostly of Basque extraction. For many pilgrims, the village is the last stopping point before the last day's trek into Santiago de Compostela. The French Way and the Northern Way (Camino del Norte) of the Camino de Santiago meet in Arzúa before arriving in Santiago.

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Where is Arzúa located?

Arzúa is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9281 latitude, -8.1641 longitude.

What is the population of Arzúa?

Arzúa has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.9281, -8.1641

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 Arzúa

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Lugo Roman Walls

The only completely intact Roman city wall in the world rings old Lugo, a 2km UNESCO rampart you can walk atop above the cobbled centre.

50 km · about 60 min 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Arzúa

  • 71 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

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

Other places to explore near Arzúa.

Arzúa

🇪🇸 Spain

1 km awayPop. 6,597

Boimorto

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 2,470

Santiso

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km away

Melide

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km away

Touro

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13 km awayPop. 4,574

Vilasantar

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 1,546

Sobrado

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 2,327

Frades

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km away

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