Georoutes and Guided Tours
Georoutes and Guided Tours at As Catedrais Beach
Explore the stunning coastline of Ribadeo through our georoutes and uncover its natural secrets. From the Ribadeo Estuary to the majestic As Catedrais Beach and the charming fishing village of Rinlo, each route will take you on a journey through the fascinating evolution of this unique landscape. Along the way, you’ll admire rock formations sculpted by wind and sea over thousands of years—revealing the geological history of the region.
This coastal adventure through Ribadeo offers an unforgettable experience, perfect for nature lovers and anyone curious about the Earth’s story. Join us on a journey where breathtaking scenery meets the mystery of the land—brought to life by our expert guides.
A Journey Through 500 Million Years
Xeoruta dos Arcos
Xeoruta dos Ollos
Xeoruta dos Pregues
Would you like to know why the rock arches of As Catedrais Beach are so unique? On this geological tour, you’ll discover how these stunning formations originated over thousands of years—and why they continue to evolve as the sea shapes them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Walking Distance: 1.5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Tourist Information Point at As Catedrais Beach (Coordinates: 43.553569, -7.159227)
What are the “ollos” and how did they form? Join this route through the charming fishing village of Rinlo to uncover the geological secrets of this coastal area. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden geological treasures, including microfolds and other fascinating formations along the coastline. A unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of our shore!
Duration: 3 hours
Walking Distance: 5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Plaza de Santa Catarina in Rinlo (Coordinates: 43.556618, -7.103334)
On this georoute, we’ll explore one of the largest geological structures in A Mariña Lucense: a massive fold stretching from the Foz Estuary to the Ribadeo Estuary. Discover how the collision of ancient supercontinents gave rise to this formation, and how erosion has shaped the landscape we see today. We’ll walk along its hinge—the area of maximum curvature—and observe materials that reveal how sea levels have changed over time.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking Distance: 4 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: A Areosa recreational area (Piñeira) (Coordinates: 43.556003, -7.064298)
Xeoruta da Ría
Mareas Vivas nas Catedrais
This fascinating route explores the origin and evolution of the Ribadeo estuary, a unique natural area shaped by both marine and river forces. Along the walk, you’ll uncover the geological secrets of this ecosystem, its biodiversity, and the powerful natural processes that created the landscape we see today.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Walking Distance: 6.5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Ribadeo Tourist Office (Coordinates: 43.53555, -7.03931)
The “Living Tides at As Catedrais” route offers a unique opportunity to witness this natural monument in all its glory. Guided by a professional geologist, you’ll learn about the fascinating processes that formed its majestic rock arches and why this area holds the highest concentration of arches in the Iberian Peninsula.
Duration: Variable (depending on tides)
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: To be confirmed
A Journey Through 500 Million Years
A Journey Through 500 Million Years
Xeoruta dos Arcos
Would you like to know why the rock arches of As Catedrais Beach are so unique? On this geological tour, you’ll discover how these stunning formations originated over thousands of years—and why they continue to evolve as the sea shapes them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Walking Distance: 1.5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Tourist Information Point at As Catedrais Beach (Coordinates: 43.553569, -7.159227)
Xeoruta dos Ollos
What are the “ollos” and how did they form? Join this route through the charming fishing village of Rinlo to uncover the geological secrets of this coastal area. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden geological treasures, including microfolds and other fascinating formations along the coastline. A unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of our shore!
Duration: 3 hours
Walking Distance: 5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Plaza de Santa Catarina in Rinlo (Coordinates: 43.556618, -7.103334)
Xeoruta dos Pregues
On this georoute, we’ll explore one of the largest geological structures in A Mariña Lucense: a massive fold stretching from the Foz Estuary to the Ribadeo Estuary. Discover how the collision of ancient supercontinents gave rise to this formation, and how erosion has shaped the landscape we see today. We’ll walk along its hinge—the area of maximum curvature—and observe materials that reveal how sea levels have changed over time.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking Distance: 4 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: A Areosa recreational area (Piñeira) (Coordinates: 43.556003, -7.064298)
Xeoruta da Ría
This fascinating route explores the origin and evolution of the Ribadeo estuary, a unique natural area shaped by both marine and river forces. Along the walk, you’ll uncover the geological secrets of this ecosystem, its biodiversity, and the powerful natural processes that created the landscape we see today.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Walking Distance: 6.5 km
Difficulty: Low
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: Ribadeo Tourist Office (Coordinates: 43.53555, -7.03931)
Mareas Vivas nas Catedrais
The “Living Tides at As Catedrais” route offers a unique opportunity to witness this natural monument in all its glory. Guided by a professional geologist, you’ll learn about the fascinating processes that formed its majestic rock arches and why this area holds the highest concentration of arches in the Iberian Peninsula.
Duration: Variable (depending on tides)
Price: Free
Maximum Group Size: 20 people
Meeting Point: To be confirmed