N-120
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The N-120 is a highway in northern Spain
. It goes from Vigo
to the Ebro Valley.
Starting on the Rías Bajas at Vigo
. The city is connected on the Autopista AP-9
, the Autovía A-57
, Autovía A-55
and N-550. The N-120 heads east into the Sierra del Suido past the Mondariz Baneario and the Puerto de Fontefría (790m). Most traffic now takes the Autovía A-52
, both roads enter the valley of Rio Miño to Ourense
. The A-52 heads south with the N-525. The river heads north east along the valley past the Cañón del Sil before leaving the valley to the east past Monforte de Lemos
and then back into the Rio Sil valley which passes the southern end of the Cordillera Cantábrica and the towns of La Rúa and Barco de Valdeorras. 13 km west of Ponferrada
the road meets and becomes the Autovía A-6
.
The road passes through the Montes de León by the Puerto de Manzanal (1,221m). The N-VI
runs parallel to the road. At Astorga the N-120 branches east to León
alongside the Autopista AP-71
. At León the road meets the N-630 and Autovía A-66
. The N-120 merges with the Autovía A-231
heading east past the N-601. At Osorno la Mayor the road crosses the N-611 and the Río Pisuerga and the Canal de Castilla.
After the Rio Ubierna the road enters Burgos
where there are junctions with the N-234, N-623
and Autovía A-1
. The N-120 heads east passing north of the Sierra de la Demanda through the Montes de Oca by the Puerto de la Pedraja (1,150m). The road now heads through the Rioja
region before entering the Ebro valley and Logroño
. Here the road meets the N-111, N-232, Autovía A-12
and Autopista AP-68
.
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. It goes from Vigo
Vigo
Vigo is a city and municipality in north-west Spain, in Galicia, situated on the ria of the same name on the Atlantic Ocean.-Population:...
to the Ebro Valley.
Starting on the Rías Bajas at Vigo
Vigo
Vigo is a city and municipality in north-west Spain, in Galicia, situated on the ria of the same name on the Atlantic Ocean.-Population:...
. The city is connected on the Autopista AP-9
Autopista AP-9
The Autopista A-9 is a highway in Galicia, Spain. It is known as the Autopista do Atlántico and runs from the Portugal border at the Rio Miño. It heads north via Tui, Vigo and a junction with the Autovía A-52. After Vigo the road crosses the Ría de Vigo, onto the Peninsula de Morrazo and passing...
, the Autovía A-57
Autovía A-57
The Autovía A-57 is a highway in western Spain to the south of Vigo. It connects the Autopista AP-9 and Autovía A-52 with Airport of Vigo....
, Autovía A-55
Autovía A-55
The Autovía A-55 is a highway in western Spain. It is an upgrade of the southern end of the N-550 between Vigo and the Portugal Border....
and N-550. The N-120 heads east into the Sierra del Suido past the Mondariz Baneario and the Puerto de Fontefría (790m). Most traffic now takes the Autovía A-52
Autovía A-52
The A-52 is a highway in western Spain. It starts at Vigo heads east from the town crossing the Autopista AP-9 and then the N-550/Autovía A-55. It then goes over the Rio Tea running parallel to the N-120 and along the Rio Miño. At Ourense the road turns south out of the valley in conjunction...
, both roads enter the valley of Rio Miño to Ourense
Ourense
Ourense is a city in northwestern Spain, the capital of the province of the same name in Galicia. Its population of 108,674 accounts for 30% of the population of the province and makes it the third largest city of Galicia.-Population:...
. The A-52 heads south with the N-525. The river heads north east along the valley past the Cañón del Sil before leaving the valley to the east past Monforte de Lemos
Monforte de Lemos
Monforte de Lemos is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain, in the province of Lugo, Galicia. It covers an area of 200 km² and lies 62 km from Lugo. As of 2005 it had a population of 19,472. It is located in a valley between the shores of Sil River and Miño River, in the area...
and then back into the Rio Sil valley which passes the southern end of the Cordillera Cantábrica and the towns of La Rúa and Barco de Valdeorras. 13 km west of Ponferrada
Ponferrada
Ponferrada is a city in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. It lies on the Sil River, a tributary of the river Miño, in the El Bierzo valley, completely surrounded by mountains. It is the last major town along the French route of the Way of St. James before it reaches its destination...
the road meets and becomes the Autovía A-6
Autovía A-6
The Autovía A-6 or Autopista AP-6 is a Spanish autovía and autopista route which starts in Madrid and ends in Arteixo ....
.
The road passes through the Montes de León by the Puerto de Manzanal (1,221m). The N-VI
N-VI
The N-VI is a major highway in Spain. It connects Madrid to La Coruña.It has generally been up-graded or replaced by the Autovía A-6. It passes via Tordesillas, Ponferrada and Lugo....
runs parallel to the road. At Astorga the N-120 branches east to León
León, Spain
León is the capital of the province of León in the autonomous community of Castile and León, situated in the northwest of Spain. Its city population of 136,985 makes it the largest municipality in the province, accounting for more than one quarter of the province's population...
alongside the Autopista AP-71
Autopista AP-71
The Autopista AP-71 is a highway in the province of Leon, Spain. It connects the cities of Astorga and Leon.It starts at a junction with the Autovía A-6 and heads north east parallel to the N-120 to Leon and the Autovía A-66 south west of the city....
. At León the road meets the N-630 and Autovía A-66
Autovía A-66
The Autovía A-66 is a major highway in western Spain. It also forms part of the European Route E803. The road is an upgrade of the N-630 which is being undertaken section by section. The route roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman 'Silver Route' from the mines of northern Spain to the...
. The N-120 merges with the Autovía A-231
Autovía A-231
The Autovía A-231 is a highway in Spain known as the Autovía del Camino de Santiago between Burgos and León.It is currently under construction and follows the route of the N-120 passing via Logroño and Burgos where it becomes the Autovía A-12....
heading east past the N-601. At Osorno la Mayor the road crosses the N-611 and the Río Pisuerga and the Canal de Castilla.
After the Rio Ubierna the road enters Burgos
Burgos
Burgos is a city of northern Spain, historic capital of Castile. It is situated at the edge of the central plateau, with about 178,966 inhabitants in the city proper and another 20,000 in its suburbs. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León...
where there are junctions with the N-234, N-623
N-623 (Road)
The N-601 is a highway in northern Spain. It connects Burgos with Leon.It starts at Burgos on the Autovía A-62 and a junction with N-I. It passes through the city over the River Arlanzon. It then heads north having a junction with the N-627....
and Autovía A-1
Autovía A-1
The Autovía A-1 is a Spanish autovía route which starts in Madrid and ends in Irun. It replaced the former main road from Madrid to France the N-I....
. The N-120 heads east passing north of the Sierra de la Demanda through the Montes de Oca by the Puerto de la Pedraja (1,150m). The road now heads through the Rioja
Rioja
Rioja or La Rioja may refer to:Spain*Rioja, Almería*La Rioja , a province and autonomous community in northern Spain**Rioja , red and white wines from the province**La Rioja **University of La Rioja...
region before entering the Ebro valley and Logroño
Logroño
Logroño is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. It is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja, formerly known as La Rioja Province.The population of Logroño in 2008 was 153,736 and a metropolitan population of nearly 197,000 inhabitants...
. Here the road meets the N-111, N-232, Autovía A-12
Autovía A-12
The Autovía A-12 is a highway in Spain known as the Autovía del Camino de Santiago between Pamplona and Burgos.It is currently under construction and follows the route of the N-111 passing via Logroño and Burgos where it becomes the Autovía A-231....
and Autopista AP-68
Autopista AP-68
The Autopista AP-68 is a highway in Spain. It connects Zaragoza with Bilbao via Tudela, Calahorra and Logroño.It has junctions with Autovía A-2, Autovía A-15, Autovía A-1 and ending at the Autovía A-8....
.