Rías Altas
In today's world, Rías Altas has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Whether for its impact on society, its historical relevance, or its implications for the future, Rías Altas has captured the attention of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. As interest in this topic continues to grow, it is crucial to further understand its importance and implications, as this can have a significant impact on various aspects of daily life. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Rías Altas and its influence in various areas, from culture to economics, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and informed vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
Rías Altas (also called "Upper Rias") is the northernmost of three sections of A Costa do Marisco (the Seafood Coast) in Galicia, Spain. It extends from the port of Ribadeo to Santa Cruz.
The Upper Rias refers to the coast of the northern part of A Coruña Province and the entire coastline of the Lugo Province.
The biggest city port of the Upper Rias is Ferrol - the most important Naval Station in North-western Spain.
Major commercial and fishing ports
- Ferrol - Major Commercial Ports (also: Military) -
- A Coruña Province - Cedeira - Fishing Port -
- A Coruña Province - Cariño - Fishing Port - - A Coruña Province
- Espasante - Fishing Port - - A Coruña Province
- O Barqueiro - Fishing Port - - A Coruña Province
- Viveiro - Fishing Port - - Lugo Province
- San Cibrao - Major Commercial Port (also: Fishing Port) - - Lugo Province
- Burela - Fishing Port - - Lugo Province
- Foz - Fishing Port - - Lugo Province
- Ribadeo - Fishing Port - - Lugo Province
Note: For those who want to read further about the, non-military ports of, "Ferrol-San Cibrao Port Authority" which covers about 95% of the Coast of the Upper Rias, including all its ports and lighthouses from San Cibrao to Ferrol, it is advisable to visit the external official link which follows: (in English)
International World Surf Competitions
- The Ferrolterra Pantin Classic gathers every year some of the most international and remarkable figures in the world of surf
- Doninos, Esmelle and St. George's Beach the north of the A Coruña Province is known for the quality of its beaches as most of them are ideal for Water Sports like surfing.
Locations along the Upper Rias
These are some of the towns, villages, hamlets and cities along the Upper Rias Coast (that is, the "Rías Altas") including the Naval Station and the largest city port of the Upper Rias: Ferrol.
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- Ribadeo
- Rinlo
- Reinante
- San Cosme de Barreiros
- Foz
- Fazouro
- Cangas de Foz
- Burela
- Punta de Laxes
- Coido
- San Cibrao
- Praia do Lago
- Porto Celo
- Viveiro
- O Vicedo
- O Barqueiro
- Estaca de Bares
- Punta Maeda
- Espasante
- Ortigueira
- Cariño
- Cabo Ortegal
- Costa da Capelada
- San Andrés de Teixido
- Punta Candieira
- Ria de Cedeira
- Villarrube
- Valdoviño
- Montefaro
- Casal
- Ponzos
- Cabo Prior
- Doniños
- Cabo Prioriño
- Castelo de San Felipe
- Ferrol
- Mugardos
- Ares
- Perbes
- Miño
- Sada
- Gandario
- Cornoedo
- Lorbé
- Illa a Marola
- Mera
- Santa Cruz
See also
- The Death Coast (also "Costa da Morte") with its biggest city port in A Coruña[citation needed].
- The Lower Rias (also "Rías Baixas") with its biggest city port in Vigo.
- A Costa do Marisco, Galicia (Spain)
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