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Rábade

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Rábade

Rábade is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Begonte, 13km from Lugo Roman Walls.

Rábade is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 1,635, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rábade 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 Rábade to your route.

About Rábade

Rábade, also known as San Vicenzo de Rábade, is a town and in the province of Lugo, and the smallest municipality in Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Lugo. Rábade has a population of about 1500 and an area of 5.2 km2. It is at an altitude of 400 meters. Until 28 May 1925 Rábade was part of

Read more Begonte. The town's name is of Arabic origin. Rábade holds market days on the 2nd and 22nd of every month and on those days you can eat a traditional dish: octopus. It has celebrations on 22 and 23 January and 15 August. The Copa Miño de Piragüismo is a local tourist attraction.

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Where is Rábade located?

Rábade is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1170 latitude, -7.6171 longitude.

What is the population of Rábade?

Rábade has a population of approximately 1,635 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,635
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.1170, -7.6171

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 Rábade

1 notable place within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Rábade

  • 75 kmCabo OrtegalTowering serpentine sea-cliffs and offshore rock needles where the Cantabrian Sea meets the Atlantic, one of Galicia's most savage viewpoints.
  • 80 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 Rábade.

Outeiro de Rei

🇪🇸 Spain

2 km awayPop. 5,001

Begonte

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 3,675

Mos

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 14,650

Lugo

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 98,025

Friol

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 4,522

Castro de Rei

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 5,685

Vilalba

🇪🇸 Spain

21 km awayPop. 14,226

Pol

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km away

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