Walking the Costa da Morte
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- Dramatic coastal trails - Explore the wild, remote coastline of Costa da Morte
- Remote lighthouses - Discover these isolated beacons of light, still guiding ships along this treacherous coast
- Laxe - Relax in this small, laid back beach resort
- Finisterre - Walk to the 'End of the World'
- Local cuisine - Try the Galician cuisine, especially the fresh seafood
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Join trip in the historical coastal city of A Coruna, on the north-west coast of Galicia. If you arrive early you could explore the old town, and the seafront promenade. On an elevated headland on the waterfront is A Coruna's most famous building 'La Torre de Hercules...
Today we travel south for approximately 45 minutes to the colourful, old fishing village of Malpica. From here we start our first walk along unspoilt beaches and cliff tops towards the lighthouse on the cliffs of Punta Nariga. On a clear day we will have great views b...
This morning we have a short drive to the small hamlet of A Telleira to the east of Laxe, from where we head inland. Following a small river we discover the remains of ancient watermills, an iron age 'castro' near the village of Borneiro, and Dombate Dolmen - a megali...
Leaving from the hotel we walk around the cape north of Laxe and along Monte Insua until we reach Praia das Cristales - a beach sparkling with eroded glass stones that reflect in the sunlight. Later we arrive to Camelle beach, a small coastal village of coloured house...
Today starts with a drive to a remote coastal area close to Santa Marina village. From here we walk along beautiful wild coastline to the natural sandy beach of Playa do Trece, and Cemeterio de los Ingleses - commemorating the sinking of HMS Serpent in 1890. We then h...
After a short drive south to Muxia we start today with a visit to Nosa Senora da Barca church, a religious sanctuary with a dramatic coastline position. We then travel to nearby Praia do Lourido and make our most challenging walk on the Costa da Morte, from here to Sp...
This morning we drive for approximately an hour to Praia do Rostro to follow the trail along the coast to Cape Finisterre - historically thought to be the 'End of the World'. The path gives us more stunning views down to the coast from the high cliffs along the way. C...
Our tour ends today after breakfast in A Coruna.
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