Upper Rias Attractions Rías Altas
The Rías Altas are the fjord-like inlets cutting deep into the land to the north and northeast of La Coruña. The principal ones are the rías of La Coruña, Betanzos, Ares, El Ferrol, Cedeira and Ortigueira. Strictly speaking, the stretch of coast between Viveiro and Ribadeo in Lugo province is also part of the Rías Altas.
Ortigueira, Spain
The recommended route to Ortigueira is on a road which cuts across the peninsula to join C 642. Ortigueira is a little fishing town, magnificently situated on the Ría de Ortigueira, with beautiful beaches.
Ortigueira - Celtic Music Festival
In Ortigueira a Celtic musical festival is held annually at the end of July, with musicians and visitors from Scotland, Ireland and Wales as well as Galicia and with the Galician bagpipes, the gaita, among the instruments used.
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