Ribeira

Ribeira is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It is part of the Barbanza comarca and lies on the Atlantic coast in southwestern Galicia, facing the Ría de Muros e Noia. The municipal territory combines a coastal urban area with inland rural lands, and includes the town of Ribeira (the capital) and several parish settlements.

Historically, Ribeira developed as a fishing port and fishing-related industries grew in the 19th and 20th centuries, with shipyards and canning facilities contributing to local employment. Today, the economy remains anchored in fishing and aquaculture, with tourism and services playing a growing role.

Geography and features: The coast features several beaches and small harbors; the landscape is marked by granite architecture, green hills, and the Atlantic shoreline. The municipality is linked by road to larger Galician cities; regional transport connections connect to A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela.

Culture: The area preserves Galician cultural traditions, including parish churches, religious celebrations, and local festivals devoted to patron saints and maritime life. Local cuisine emphasizes seafood and regional products.

Administrative: Ribeira is governed by a municipal council (ayuntamiento) and is divided into parishes with their own chapels and centers of population.