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View of ArboDavisuke · CC BY-SA 3.0

Arbo

Coastal village

Arbo is a municipality in Galicia, in the province of Pontevedra. The municipality is known for its annual Lamprey Festival (also the Dry Lamprey Festival, Spanish: Fiesta de la Lamprea Seca), which since 1961 celebrates the culinary traditions of lamprey and local wine.

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The festival takes place during April at the Carballeira de Turbel Park.

Lamprey and winestocks are also present in the flag and coat of arms of Arbo.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Arbo
Province
Pontevedra
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
2,603
Altitude
151 m
Area (IGN)
42 km²
Postcode
36430
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The essentials for getting around Arbo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.1145° N, 8.3193° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
36430
Altitude
151 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,603 inhabitants
Province / region
Pontevedra · Galicia
Official website
concellodearbo.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Arbo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Arbo

8 registered places to stay

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