Cacabelos


Cacabelos is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo. According to the 2010 census, Cacabelos has a population of 5,498 inhabitants. It is well known for its wines.
It is one of Galician speaking councils of Castilla y León.

History

During the Peninsular War, the village, and more especially, its bridge over the river Cua, was in the line of retreat taken by Sir John Moore's British army to A Coruña, and was the site of the Battle of Cacabelos, a minor battle.