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Rábade

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Rábade, also known as San Vicenzo de Rábade, is a town and in the province of Lugo, and the smallest municipality in Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Lugo. Rábade has a population of about 1500 and an area of 5.2 km2. It is at an altitude of 400 meters.

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Until 28 May 1925 Rábade was part of Begonte.

The town's name is of Arabic origin.

Rábade holds market days on the 2nd and 22nd of every month and on those days you can eat a traditional dish: octopus. It has celebrations on 22 and 23 January and 15 August. The Copa Miño de Piragüismo is a local tourist attraction.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Rábade
Province
Lugo
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
1,514
Altitude
404 m
Area (IGN)
3.6 km²
Postcode
27370
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Where to sleep in Rábade

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    Ermita

What to do

2 plans to experience Rábade on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Reserva de la Biosfera de las Tierras del Miño

Getting there

Hiking

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Hiking: Ruta das Insuas do Miño

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In and around Rábade

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • River beaches and swimming spotsCaneiro do Piago · 4.5 km away, in Outeiro de ReiGetting there
  • Horse ridingClub hípico Equs · 12 km away, in Lugo · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingClub Lucus Kayak-Polo · 13 km away, in Lugo · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingUnnamed on the map · 13.4 km away, in Lugo · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsTermas Romanas de Lugo · 14.2 km away, in LugoGetting there