History of Santiago de Riba-Ul
2013: it joins the union of freguesias of Oliveira de Azeméis. Its industrial zone specialises in plastic moulds.
What to see in Santiago de Riba-Ul
Ponte do Salgueiro
A medieval bridge that the path crosses, with an hórreo on the other side.
Igreja de São Tiago
Mother church, dedicated to Saint James.
Alminhas dos Franceses
A reminder of the French invasions.
Castro de Vila Cova and Mamoa do Peralta
Prehistoric remains.
Population and location
In the 2011 census, the former freguesia of Santiago de Riba-Ul had 3,944 inhabitants; its area is 6.1 km².
The Portuguese Camino in Santiago de Riba-Ul
The Camino crosses Santiago de Riba-Ul between Oliveira de Azeméis (km 19.7) and Vila de Cucujães (km 24.7) on the Albergaria-a-Velha – São João da Madeira stage. After a level crossing without barriers you reach the medieval bridge of Salgueiro, with an hórreo on the other side.
Frequently asked questions
Which stage of the Portuguese Camino is Santiago de Riba-Ul on?
On the Albergaria-a-Velha – São João da Madeira stage (28.8 km / 17.9 miles), between km 19.7 and 24.7.