English Luarca
Whitewashed coastal town on the western coast, set in an amphitheatre that slopes down towards the harbour.
≈ 45 min View transfer →
Asturias Airport OVD → Ribadeo
Asturias Airport to Ribadeo: 93 km west, crossing into Galicia
The journey to Ribadeo covers around 93 km west along the A-8 and takes approximately 55 minutes, crossing into Lugo province via the Puente de los Santos bridge. There is one important detail if your plans include As Catedrais Beach: access depends on both your reservation and the tide, not just your flight. Indicative prices start from €139 for 1–4 passengers and from €169 for 5–8.
from €139 1–4 passengers
from €169 5–8 passengers
≈ 93 km reference journey
≈ 55 min depending on traffic and destination
The airport is in Asturias, but Ribadeo is already in Galicia
The route heads west along the A-8 and crosses into Lugo province via the Puente de los Santos bridge, over the Eo estuary. It is a useful distinction: despite the airport's name, the destination is in Galicia. Ribadeo town centre, its port, the Torre de los Moreno and the Illa Pancha lighthouse are on the other side of the estuary from the last Asturian settlements.
“Near Ribadeo” can still mean Asturias
The Eo estuary separates the two autonomous communities. Some properties advertised as being “near Ribadeo” are actually on the Asturian side — in Castropol or Figueras — before the bridge. This is a different journey, so it is worth checking which side of the estuary your address is on before booking.
For As Catedrais Beach, the tide and reservation matter more than your flight time
Ribadeo's main attraction cannot be visited at just any time or on any day. Before setting your transfer time, it is worth taking these three conditions into account.
- Free advance booking during Easter, July, August and SeptemberDuring these periods, the Xunta de Galicia limits daily access and requires visitors to book through its official website, with bookings available up to 30 days in advance. Outside these dates, access is generally free.
- The beach only appears at low tideThe arches, caves and rock formations that make the beach famous are only exposed at low tide; at high tide there is virtually no sand to walk on. The day's tide timetable determines the useful visiting window.
- Your transfer is planned around that window, not just the flightThe beach is around 10 km west of Ribadeo, roughly a 15-minute drive, and drop-off is at the beach car park rather than in the town centre. If As Catedrais is part of your plans, the transfer time should be arranged around low tide and, during the regulated season, your reservation.
Without a car, Ribadeo is the most remote part of this coast by public transport
There is no direct bus or train from the airport. By bus, you need to change in Avilés or Gijón, with the overall journey taking around 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The narrow-gauge railway between Oviedo and Ferrol serves Ribadeo, but getting to the station from the airport and making the necessary connections takes even longer. Compared with these journey times, a single road transfer of around 55 minutes makes the biggest difference on this stretch of coast.
Choose the vehicle based on passengers and luggage
The vehicle category changes depending on whether you are travelling with 1–4 or 5–8 passengers; if you are travelling as a group or with a lot of luggage, it is worth checking the Zonetransfers fleet before confirming, particularly if your plans combine Ribadeo with a day at the beach.
Ribadeo transfer: specific questions
Can you take me to As Catedrais Beach?
Yes, to the beach car park, around 10 km west of Ribadeo, roughly a 15-minute drive. There are two things to bear in mind: during Easter, July, August and September, you need a free advance reservation from the Xunta de Galicia, and the beach can only be enjoyed at low tide. We can arrange the pick-up time around that window.
Is Ribadeo in Asturias?
No. Ribadeo is in Galicia, in Lugo province. The airport is in Asturias, but the transfer crosses into Galicia via the Puente de los Santos bridge over the Eo estuary. If your accommodation is advertised as being “near Ribadeo”, check whether it is on the Galician or Asturian side of the estuary (Castropol or Figueras).
Is there a direct bus or train from Asturias Airport to Ribadeo?
No. Both require a change and the journey is considerably longer: bus journeys generally take around 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, while the narrow-gauge train takes even longer. For Ribadeo, this is why a direct road transfer of around 55 minutes makes such a significant difference.
Does the Ribadeo price cover Rinlo, the beach or the Asturian side of the estuary?
It should not be assumed. Rinlo, the area around As Catedrais Beach, and accommodation in Castropol or Figueras are different destinations, with different journey times and distances. It is best to provide the exact town and address so that the correct price can be calculated.
Other transfers from Asturias Airport
If Ribadeo is not your destination, these are some of the most popular routes from OVD towards western and central Asturias.
Cudillero
Hillside fishing village, one of the most photographed places along the Asturian coast.
≈ 30 min View transfer →
Muros de Nalón
Quick access to the Nalón estuary and the beaches in the surrounding area.
≈ 30 min View transfer →
Foz
The next coastal town along the Mariña Lucense, already in Galicia via the A-8.
≈ 1 h 05 View transfer →
Oviedo
Direct transfer from the airport to the capital of the Principality of Asturias.
≈ 40 min View transfer →
Gijón
Direct connection to the main city on the central Asturian coast.
≈ 35 min View transfer →
When your journey involves more than one transfer
If you need several stops around A Mariña, an hourly service or onward journeys between Asturias and Galicia, a chauffeur service in Asturias may be a better fit. If you are still comparing options, you can find all our other routes on transfers from Asturias Airport and further details in our service terms.
Book your Ribadeo transfer around your plans
Enter your date, flight, number of passengers and destination — the town centre, As Catedrais Beach or a specific point around the estuary — to see the available vehicle and final price before confirming.