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Bridge · Arzúa, Galicia
Ponte e hospital de Ribadiso
Medieval stone bridge over the Iso River, about 3 km from Arzúa, next to the old pilgrims' hospital of San Antón, restored as a hostel, at one of the best-known stops on the Camino Francés.
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About Ponte e hospital de Ribadiso
Ribadiso is a small spot on the banks of the Iso River, on the Camino Francés, about 3 km before the center of Arzúa for those coming from Melide. The Camino crosses the river via a small medieval single‑arch stone bridge, surrounded by trees and meadows.
Next to the bridge is the old pilgrims’ hospital of San Antón, mentioned since the Middle Ages. The hospital’s stone houses were restored at the end of the 20th century and converted into a public pilgrims’ albergue, retaining traditional Galician architecture with slate roofs and granite walls.
The ensemble of the bridge, the river and the albergue is one of the most recognized images of the final stretch of the Camino Francés. In summer, pilgrims often rest in the riverside meadows, and many stop there to sleep before continuing to Arzúa.
Those not walking the Camino can reach Ribadiso on foot from Arzúa by following the Camino in the opposite direction of the pilgrims.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 30 minutes on site, plus the walk.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, with soft light over the river.
How to get there
It's about 3 km from the center of Arzúa via the Caminho Francês, a roughly 40-minute walk. By car, via the N-547 road.
Tip
Sit for a while in the meadows by the river Iso: that's where pilgrims stop to rest their feet.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ponte e hospital de Ribadiso
What is there in Ribadiso?
A medieval bridge over the river Iso and the former pilgrims' hospital of San Antón, restored as a hostel.
Can you walk from Arzúa to Ribadiso?
Yes, via the Caminho, about 3 km, roughly a 40-minute walk.
Is the Ribadiso hostel old?
It operates in the stone houses of the former medieval pilgrims' hospital, restored at the end of the 20th century.