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From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

1. From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

After getting picked up from your hotel in Santiago de Compostela, begin your journey along the Galician coast. Your first stop will be at a traditional Galician village. Here, head to the top of a Roman bridge where you can admire breathtaking views of the river. Next, head to Muxia Lighthouse, where you can visit the famous sanctuary and head to the top of the lighthouse for a unique coastal experience. Continue your tour with a visit to the region's most important lighthouse, Finisterre. From atop of this picturesque lighthouse, admire panoramic views of what was considered by the Roman's to be the end of the earth. Break for lunch in the town of Finisterre before heading to the Ezaro Waterfall, the only waterfall that arrives directly into the ocean. Later, head to Carnota, where you can see the largest horréo, an old granary suspended by pillars, in existence. Finally, head to the village of Muros, a traditional coastal village. Enjoy some free time for a coffee or stroll around the main square before heading back to Santiago.

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, & Costa da Morte Day Trip

2. From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, & Costa da Morte Day Trip

Departing from Plaza Galicia at 9:00 AM, head to Pontemaceira, a medieval bridge on the way to Finisterre. Arrive at Cape Finisterre, the end of the Camino de Santiago. Enjoy lunch in the town of Finisterre, known for its delicious seafood and visit the Finisterre Lighthouse. After lunch, continue to Ézaro Village to see its beautiful waterfall and river Xallas before going to Carnota. In this small town, learn from your guide about the horreo, a typical construction in the area. On the Coast of Death, discover leftover shipwrecks while hearing about the land of legends, inhabited by Celts who left countless stories wrapped in mystery. End the tour at 06:30 pm back at the starting point.

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte

3. Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte

Begin the tour with a visit to Ponte Maceira, a charming little town that is an obligatory stop for pilgrims who travel on their journey towards the “end of the world”. Admire its 14th-century bridge over the Tambre river and see the picturesque sets of medieval mills. Travel along the beautiful coast of the Muros e Noia estuary to the historic town of Muros. Stop here for a short visit to admire your surroundings. Next, head towards the coast and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the coast of Carnota. Drive by the beautiful coastal landmarks of Lira, Carnota Beach, Boca do Río, Mount Pindo and Cape Fisterra. After, arrive at Ézaro, where the river Xallas falls into the sea forming a waterfall, the Ézaro waterfall, is probably the most famous in Galicia and unique in Continental Europe. Continue to Cape Fisterra (Finisterre) once believed to be the westernmost point in Europe, where the lighthouse and kilometer zero of the Camino de Santiago is located. Here, eat lunch and take free time to walk around the town and its fishing port. Resume the itinerary and head to Muxia where you will be met here with a beautiful Sanctuary at the foot of the Atlantic and with three stones considered sacred by the Galicians.

From Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre & Costa da Morte

4. From Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre & Costa da Morte

An essential excursion to get to know Galicia. The Finisterre Lighthouse and the impressive Costa da Morte offer us wild and impressive landscapes. The fishermen village of Muxía, Muros and the Ézaro waterfall are some of the places that you can know in depth with this successful tour, with which we will complement the explanations of a specialized guide who will show you in detail an area in which we will discover shipwrecks, legends and Celtic culture that continue alive in the Costa da Morte. Itinerary of the excursion: Departure from Santiago de Compostela - Ponte Maceira - Muxía - Finisterre lighthouse - Finisterre village (free time for the lunch) - Ézaro waterfall- Muros - Return to Santiago de Compostela. *The itinerary may be modified due to external circumstances

Santiago de Compostela: Costa da Morte Boat Ride with Drinks

5. Santiago de Compostela: Costa da Morte Boat Ride with Drinks

08:50 Departure From Santiago de Compostela The meeting point is at our office, Rúa Casas Reais, 31 (3 minutes from the cathedral, exactly at Porta do Camiño). Arrival to Mirador de As Paxareiras Incredible views over Carnota beach, Pindo mountains, Finisterre peninsula, Atlantic Ocean…etc. We take some of the most impressive photos with the best panoramic views over the coast of Carnota, Lira, Carnota beach, rivers, Pindo mountains and Finisterre lighthouse Arrival to Lighthouse of Finisterre It is the best-well-known lighthouse in the area, the westernmost of the Iberian Peninsula, and the “End of the World” lighthouse. There is also the famous 0 km stone of the Camino a Finisterre and of course beside the Lighthouse. A place full of modern and ancient traditions, in addition to magical and natural wonders that will make your mind and body travel far away. Departure From Lighthouse Towards the Village Arrival to Finisterre Town Here, thanks to our guides, you will have the opportunity to know all the curiosities and importance of this place. You can't miss the recommendations of our guides regarding, traditions, town secrets and the best places to visit for a unique experience Boat cruise from the port of Finisterre The boat ride is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and it includes drinks (vermouth, wine, water, soft drinks) and typical local food such as homemade Galician Empanadas of different flavors. This will be a unique experience full of surprises! You will be able to enjoy the wonderful landscape from another perspective (the Finisterre lighthouse, seen from the sea) and with a good company, not only ours, but also that of the typical local products, included in the excursion. During the ride with the boat, it may be possible to see some dolphins and also underwater views from the lower part of the boat Free Time/Lunch The boat trip was only the beginning at Finisterre! It is time to enjoy a delicious meal with always fresh and tasty products. It will be your free time to enjoy on your own. If you want to have lunch, there is the opportunity to choose between different restaurants that offer local, vegetarian, fast-food or whatever you most prefer, and definitely all with adequate prices. Departure From Finisterre Arrival to Muxía It is the stop for many pilgrims who visit the Virxe da Barca Sanctuary enjoying the great waves coming from the ocean, right next to Muxia lighthouse. We will listen to the well-known legends about the arrival of the Apostle Santiago, and we visit the famous stones of this legend. Departure From Muxía Arrival to Cabo Vilan The Cabo Vilan lighthouse marks one of the most dangerous stretches of the Costa da Morte, but also one of the most beautiful. It is declared of national interest. The visit also includes an entrance to the museum, but always when it is open to the public. Departure From Cabo Vilan Arrival to Santiago

Desde Santiago: Day tour Finisterre, Muxía -Costa da Morte

6. Desde Santiago: Day tour Finisterre, Muxía -Costa da Morte

The guided day tour to Finisterre, Muxía and the Coast of Death runs along the west side of Galicia and it has 7 visits, which are discovered in 9 hours. The bus tour will start at the time you choose from the tour start options available to you at the already stipulated starting point. The Finisterre and Costa da Morte tour from Santiago de Compostela will begin with a visit to the wonderful village of Pontemaceira which, day after day, sees how pilgrims pass by who are amazed by its visual appeal full of stone and with a natural environment out of a movie. Its river, its small waterfall and its bridge of Gothic origin will transport us back in time. After enjoying Pontemaceira, it is time for Muxía. There are many reasons why we love to visit this beautiful area. From the mysticism emanating from the Sanctuary of La Barca to the visual magic of Cabo Touriñán, the westernmost point of the province of La Coruña. Back to the bus and southwest direction. Finisterre has something you will never forget. A beautiful fishing town with great local products but, above all, with views that leave their mark. Its horizon, known as Finis Terrae in the ancient world, will be one of the images you can never get out of your head. The unmistakable Finisterre lighthouse, the closest to America, was built in 1853, it has witnessed shipwrecks and stories that you should know. The tour of Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela heads to the incredible Ézaro waterfall. Coming to the light of tourists with the cycling tour of Spain, this wonder will surprise you when you see its enormous waterfall that comes from the Xallas River. If this Finisterre excursion has something, it is that the history and secrets that our guides will tell you are complemented by some places of interest to understand all the Galician traditions. The Carnota granery will lead you to understand the reason for this peculiar but functional construction. This giant granery, endowed from the 18th century, is one of the main exponents of religious power of the moment. We will get on the bus to reach the last stop of this beautiful excursion through Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela, the beautiful fishing village of Muros that, day after day, sees tourists passing by enjoying its gastronomy. You can watch the unloading of fish or go to one of the stalls. Without a doubt, a wonderful place to end an excursion that you will not forget. We will return to the bus to end our tour that will take us back to the Galician capital. If you still have doubts about taking the excursion to Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela and need more details, we will be happy to help you.

From Santiago: Cape Finisterre and Muxía Full-Day Tour

7. From Santiago: Cape Finisterre and Muxía Full-Day Tour

Departing from Santiago, the first stop will be at Pontemaceira, where you will admire the medieval bridge that pilgrims cross on their way to Finisterre and Muxía. Stop in Muxía by the Sanctuary of Nosa Señora da Barca, beautifully located on the seafront. According to tradition, Our Lady appeared to the apostle St. James at this place. Enjoy the grand scenery in front of the rough Atlantic Ocean. Finisterre is the end of the ancient world: the place where pilgrims who come to Compostela meet the immensity of the ocean. Explore the area of the cape and lighthouse. Enjoy some free time for lunch at the town of Finisterre, where you will find plenty of restaurants by the port. In Ézaro, catch the spectacle of the Xallas River waterfall, the only one in Europe that runs straight into the sea. Continue to Cape Finisterre, and stop by the lighthouse, the most important landmark on the Coast of Death. Its light has guided ships along this dangerous coast. Stop by the "hórreo" of Carnota, a traditional Galician construction employed for harvesting the grain. The granary of Carnota is one of the largest in Galicia, and is part of a monumental ensemble from the 18th century. Muros, a traditional coastal village clearly influenced by the Galician culture and tradition. Explore the fascinating and picturesque old town, brimming with authentic restaurants and cafes.

Galicia: Camino dos Faros Guided Hiking Tour

8. Galicia: Camino dos Faros Guided Hiking Tour

O Camiño dos Faros is a 200-kilometre hiking trail that connects Malpica with Finisterre by the edge of the sea. A road that has the sea as the main protagonist and that passes through all the lighthouses and main points of interest of this Costa da Morte. A Camiño dos Faros that runs through many different landscapes, always facing the sea and facing west. Lighthouses, beaches, dunes, rivers, cliffs, forests, estuaries with a large number of birds, granite seas, forts, dolmens, fishing villages, viewpoints of the sea that breaks in all possible ways, sunsets... and a lot of magic. A hiking route like few others, which will take the walker to a world of unique sensations that can only be enjoyed on this Costa da Morte The road is divided into 8 stages that would be the following: 1ª : Malpica-Niñóns (21,3 Km) 2ª: Niñóns-Ponteceso (27,1 Km 3ª: Ponteceso-Laxe (25,3 Km) 4ª: Laxe-Arou (18,0 Km) 5ª: Arou-Camariñas (23,8 Km) 6ª: Camariñas-Muxía (32,6 km) 7ª: Muxía-Nemiña (25,3 Km) 8ª: Nemiña-Cabo Finisterre (26,9 Km)

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What people are saying about Muxía

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Increíble excursión! Son 7 paradas y cada una tiene su encanto: la costa de la muerte fue espectacular y poder ver ese tipo de paisajes junto con la historia que los acompaña, es realmente un gusto.

The bus is modern and comfortable, the tour guide was friendly and efficient and spoke good English. The tour was well planned and enjoyable.

It was an amazing experience with the best guide ever. I am glad of choosing this tour. Thank you

Great guide. He answered all questions and most of all was very knowledgeable! Nice guy.

Excelente viaje, seguro y con guías claros para conocer la cultura. Recomendable