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    Costa da Morte

    Spain

    Costa da Morte

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    The rugged "Coast of Death" in western Galicia is known for its wild landscapes, steep cliffs, secluded beaches, and numerous lighthouses. Its name recalls the many shipwrecks off this coast.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The rugged "Coast of Death" in western Galicia is known for its wild landscapes, steep cliffs, secluded beaches, and numerous lighthouses. Its name recalls the many shipwrecks off this coast.

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    Sanctuary of Virxe da Barca (Muxía)
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    1Sanctuary of Virxe da Barca (Muxía)

    The pilgrimage church stands directly on the rocks of Muxía's coast; the current structure was built between 1716 and 1719. According to legend, Mary appeared here to the Apostle James in a stone boat, the remnants of which are said to be the distinctive rock formations in front of the church. On December 25, 2013, a lightning strike set the roof and interior ablaze, after which the church was restored.
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    Cabo Fisterra
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    2Cabo Fisterra

    The cape at the southern tip of a granite peninsula near Fisterra was considered the end of the world in antiquity, its name derives from the Latin finis terrae. For many pilgrims, it is the true destination of the Camino de Santiago; the Camino a Fisterra leads here from Santiago. From the lighthouse, you look far out over the open Atlantic; evenings, the sunset is a popular motif.
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    Fervenza do Ézaro
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    3Fervenza do Ézaro

    In the municipality of Dumbría, the Río Xallas plunges about 40 meters deep shortly before its mouth, reaching the sea immediately thereafter. Thanks to an ecological minimum water flow, the waterfall flows all year round, but it is most impressive in the rainy winter.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Luscofusco

    Restaurant in Praza Ara-Solis.
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    Restaurante Insua Finisterre

    Restaurant in Rúa Federico Ávila.
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    Restaurante La Bayonnaise 1803

    Restaurant in Rúa Cerca.
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    Restaurante O Centolo

    Meeresfrüchteteller, Reisgerichte und gegrillter Hummer in einem einfachen Café-Restaurant mit Blick auf den Hafen.
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    Santiago de Compostela

    Santiago de Compostela

    Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, is the destination of the Way of St. James and one of Europe's most famous pilgrimage sites. It's worth visiting for the Cathedral above the tomb of Apostle James, with its Romanesque Pórtico da Gloria, and for the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. In its alleys, pilgrims, students, and travelers mingle, and Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings stand close together.
    Rías Baixas

    Rías Baixas

    This coastal region in southwest Galicia is known for its deep, fjord-like inlets, the Rías, and as home to Albariño wine from the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin. Vineyards and small fishing villages shape the landscape.
    A Coruña

    A Coruña

    This vibrant port city on the Galician Atlantic coast is known for its Roman Tower of Hercules, which is considered the world's oldest continuously operating lighthouse and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as for its glazed balconies (Galerías).
    Vigo

    Vigo

    Vigo is Galicia's largest city and one of Europe's most important fishing ports. The city combines a small old town with modern districts and is a departure point for trips to the Cíes Islands.
    Galicia

    Galicia

    Galicia is in Spain's northwestern tip, characterized by a rugged Atlantic coast, green landscapes, and a distinct culture with its own language, Galician. It is the Camino's destination, known for its seafood, historic cities, and varied coastal scenery.

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