Coastal village
Cariño is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It is situated in the north of the province and located on the Ría de Ortigueira y Ladrido (Ortigueira and Ladrido tidal inlet). Cariño has a population of 3,661 inhabitants (INE, 2025).
Cariño and Cedeira's coast has some of the highest cliffs in Europe.
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The essentials for getting around Cariño without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 43.7326° N, 7.8778° O
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.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Cariño's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.
Summer
Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.
Autumn
Water still warm, lower prices and calm.
Winter
Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.
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