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Friol

Mountain village

Friol is a municipality in the Lugo province in Galicia. It is located in northwest Spain. It is bordered on the north by Begonte and Guitiriz, to the south by Palas de Rei and Guntín, to the east by Lugo and Outeiro de Rei and to the west by the province of La Coruña. It has an area of 292.29 km2. It has a population of 3,616 inhabitants according to the INE in 2024. The population density is 12 inhabitants/km2.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Friol
Province
Lugo
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
3,608
Altitude
483,822 m
Area (IGN)
293 km²
Postcode
27220
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The essentials for getting around Friol without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.0289° N, 7.7935° 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
27220
Altitude
483,822 m
Population (INE 2025)
3,608 inhabitants
Province / region
Lugo · Galicia
Official website
concellodefriol.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 Friol's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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Where to sleep in Friol

11 registered places to stay

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