The 10 best holiday apartments in Ribadeo

If you are looking at holiday apartments in Ribadeo, the first thing you should know is that the offer is divided between the town centre, the marina and the area around Las Catedrales beach. The historic centre is the most convenient option if you want to walk to the bars, the market and the tourist office, although parking can be a headache in July and August. The port area, next to the estuary, brings you closer to the seafront promenades and the fish restaurants, and it is usually quieter at night. If what you are looking for is nature and beach, the apartments on the road towards As Catedrais or on the beach itself let you wake up to the sound of the sea, but you will need a car for everything else, because the distance to the centre is about five kilometres and there is no frequent public transport.

The main difference between one area and another is price and noise. In high season, an apartment on the beachfront can cost thirty percent more than a similar one in the old town, and in August the centre fills with people until late. If you travel in June or September, prices drop quite a bit: the average cost of 129 euros per night can fall to around 80 or 90 euros, and it is not unusual to find options from 61 euros on odd weekdays. The average category of the accommodations is 3.7 stars, so do not expect great luxuries, but rather a clean and functional base. Among the examples you can find are Casa Benito, Apartamento Amieiro, A Minguxaina or Mirador de la Ría, all with decent ratings and different locations.

To get there, the most practical thing is the car: Ribadeo is about forty minutes from Lugo on the A-8 and a little over an hour from Oviedo. If you come by train, the Renfe station is two kilometres from the centre, and from there you can take a taxi or an urban bus that passes every hour. To get around the area, a car is almost essential if you want to visit Las Catedrales beach, the town of Mondoñedo or the Eo estuary, although within the town everything can be done on foot. Before booking, it is worth checking whether the apartment includes a parking space, because in summer parking on the street is complicated, and also whether it has a lift, because many old buildings do not have one. Check the cancellation policies, especially if you travel in high season, and confirm whether the final price includes cleaning fees, which sometimes do not appear at first glance.