A Capela town hall

A Capela town hall (Concello da Capela) serves as the seat of local government for the small municipality of A Capela, in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia, northwestern Spain. The building sits on As Neves street, number 46, and handles administrative matters for the whole municipality, home to roughly 1,165 residents as of 2025, spread across three parishes: Caaveiro, Cabalar and Capela itself.

How do you get to the A Capela town hall?

A Capela lies inland, within the Eume comarca, away from Galicia's main coastal tourist routes. The nearest larger town is Pontedeume, about 12 km away, connected by a local road running into the valley. Ferrol is roughly 17 km off, and As Pontes de García Rodríguez around 20 km. Public transport in this part of inland Galicia is limited, so driving is by far the most practical way to reach the area. The town hall itself sits right in the centre of Capela village, easy to spot as the municipality's main administrative building.

What is there to see around it?

The town hall is a modest civic building, typical of small Galician municipalities, but its location makes it a useful starting point for exploring the surrounding countryside. The municipality is crossed by the valleys of the Eume and Belelle rivers, and its terrain — sitting at an average altitude of around 450 metres, with the Forgoselo mountain range nearby — counts among the wilder, less populated corners of the region. The main natural draw close by is a stretch of the Fragas do Eume Natural Park, one of the best-preserved Atlantic woodlands in Europe, following the Eume river through a steep, forested valley. Also within the municipality stands the Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro, a former abbey set scenically above the river and a popular target for walkers.

When should you visit?

Spring and early autumn (April to June, and September to October) tend to be the most comfortable seasons, with mild temperatures and the best trail conditions in the Eume valley. Summers can turn warm and humid, while winters bring cooler, wetter weather that makes longer hikes in the surrounding valleys less appealing.

Practical information

Administrative matters for residents and visitors — from registration questions to local information — are handled at the town hall building on As Neves 46. Current opening hours and contact details are available on the municipality's official website, concellodacapela.es, or by phone.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the A Capela town hall located? The building stands at As Neves 46, in the centre of Capela village, the administrative seat of the A Capela municipality in the province of A Coruña.

What's the best way to reach A Capela? Driving is the most convenient option. The nearest larger town, Pontedeume, is about 12 km away, and Ferrol around 17 km. Public transport options in the area are limited.

What can you visit near the town hall? Within the municipality you'll find a section of the Fragas do Eume Natural Park and the Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro, the two main attractions drawing visitors to this part of Galicia.

How many people live in the A Capela municipality? As of 2025, around 1,165 people live in the municipality, spread across three parishes: Caaveiro, Cabalar and Capela.