Costa da Morte

Finisterre Day Trip from Santiago de Compostela

Take a trip along the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) on a full-day journey from Santiago de Compostela. This excursion is a combination of breathtaking landscapes, local gastronomy, authentic village life, and historical immersion.The first stop is in Pontemaceira, nice village to see the Roman bridge on the river, then we continue to Muros, an old fishing town and harbor. Its old town has been restored and the historical center has been conserved, making it a beautiful and authentic look into the past.Continue to Ézaro, located in the extreme south. The waterfall there is particularly unique, as it is among only 7 waterfalls in Europe that flow into the ocean or sea.Afterward, make your way to Cape Finisterre, a rock-bound peninsula at the end of the ancient world. Head to the local lighthouse located on the mountain of Monte Facho, and enjoy the views out over the water. You will also learn more about how shipwrecks on the rocks gave this stretch of coastline its name.Stop for lunch in Finisterre, and then make your way to Muxía. This village, known as ground zero of the Prestige oil spill disaster in 2002, is known for its rocks and water.After lunch, the journey reaches its last stop: Muxía. This village, known as ground zero of the Prestige disaster, summarizes and combines the elements that make this area: stone and water. The granite is present, whether the rocks on which sits the venerable sanctuary of the Virgen de la Barca, or by the famous "pedra of abalar" or ”pedra dos cadrís ", remains of the ancient Galician idolatrous worship. Return to Compostela.

Galicia's Death Coast Day Trip from Santiago

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Santuario da Virxe da Barca, Muxia, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaSantuary of Virxe da Barca in MuxiaDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Faro de Fisterra, Fisterra, Cape Finisterre, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaThe lighthouse of Fisterra, end of the world Duration: 1 hourStop At: Cascada de Ezaro, Dumbria, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaÉzaro fallsDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Porto de Muros, Muros, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaVillage of MurosDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Ponte Maceira, Negreira, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaRoman bridgeDuration: 10 minutes

Tour Finisterre

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Faro de Fisterra, Fisterra, Cape Finisterre, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaThe point that marks the end of the Roman world, a place for prechristian cults linked to the “Ara Solis” and kilometre zero of the Camino de Santiago, with a spectacular lighthouse (the first built on the Costa da Morte) and special viewpoints over the Atlantic).Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Cascada de Ezaro, Dumbria, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaOne of the most magical parts of Costa da Morte. The only southern European river having a waterfall that flows into the sea, ina an area flanked by Mount Pindo (Celtic Olympus), fishing villages and pristine beaches.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: The Lighthouse of Muxia, Muxia, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaWe will visit the Sactuary of Nuestra Señora de la Barca, a pilgrimage place linked to the Camino de Santiago, its spectacular setting, the holy stones and the Skin way.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Parish Church of San Martino de Ozon, Muxia, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaA key monument of the Costa da Morte, one of the longest ones in Galicia. Dating from the XVI century and built in granite in an unique setting and flanking the Camino de Santiago to Muxía.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Mirador de As Paxareiras, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaPrivileged views of the southern tip of the Costa da Morte, from Lira to Finisterre.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ponte Maceira, Negreira, Province of A Coruna, GaliciaWe will walk by this medieval town, founded at the 13th century, an essential stop on the Camino de Santiago. We will learn its history, and visit its famous Gothic bridge and mills.Duration: 30 minutes

A CORUÑA, FINISTERRE & MUXIA

At 9.30 we will depart from the Plaza de Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela.After an approximate journey of 60 minutes, we will arrive to the city of La Coruña. We will start visiting the Tower of Hercules, the oldest lighthouse of Roman origin in the world and its surroundings. Those who want to can go up to its viewpoint and enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.Later we will begin our walking tour through La Coruña, discovering the monuments and streets that surround the central Plaza de María Pita: the Church of San Jorge, the Church of Santiago, the Mirador and the Jardin de San Carlos, the Riazor Beach. .. among others.After having about an hour and a half of free time for lunch we will head to Muxía where we will visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Barca and at the same time we will know some stories about the Camino de Santiago.We will continue our route along the Costa da Morte to the lighthouse of Cape Fisterra. In these privileged landscapes we will remember several legends related to the ships that were shipwrecked on these coasts, considered by the Romans as "the end of the known world", where the KM 0 is located.Finally we will head to Santiago de Compostela at 7:00 p.m.