Post by habiba123820 on Nov 8, 2024 21:49:31 GMT -8
The coast of death… It is not a very marketing-friendly name . Of course, names like Costa Daurada, Costa Cálida or Costa del Sol seem much more attractive. But in this case, the name was not given by the tourist office. The name Costa da Morte , although it could have older origins, seems to have been born at the end of the 19th century. In a short space of time and on a not very large stretch of coast, between Arou and Vilán –now the province of A Coruña , Galicia– , there were several shipwrecks of English naval ships with a large number of victims. Hence the name Costa da Morte , which began to become popular at the beginning of the 20th century. After all, we are talking about the stretch of coastline with the highest concentration of shipwrecks in the world.
What to see in Costa da Morte Cabo San Adrian waterfall
Jumping at Cape San Adrian
We are also at the end of the world: here the Romans located the finis terrae , the limit of the known world. Fisterra and the Vilán Lighthouse, built to prevent more of these shipwrecks, are, without a wordpress web design agency doubt, two of the places you have to see on the Costa da Morte . But they are not the only ones. These rugged, windy and often storm-ravaged landscapes that were the misfortune of many ships are now the delight of tourists like us. Wild beaches, fishing villages, many lighthouses and heritage with centuries or even millennia of history. All this awaits you on the Costa da Morte, one of the most attractive stretches of coast in Galicia and in all of Spain.
We have been there a couple of times and these are our top 12 places to see on the Costa da Morte . We think the first 10 are a must see . The last two are an extra if you have more time.
Saltaconmyadvice
If, in addition to knowing the places to visit on the Costa da Morte , you want to have them posted, take a look at our 3-day Costa da Morte road trip . And, at the start or finish, here is our What to see in A Coruña .
Our places to see on the Costa da Morte: how many days do I need and how to get there?
You'll need at least three full days to visit our favourites on the Costa da Morte . You could do it in two, but you'd have to rush, and that's not what we're talking about. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the beaches in peace, it would need to be much longer, at least a week.
What to see in Costa da Morte Landscape
The typical landscape of the Costa da Morte, to be visited a thousand times
For two or three days, we recommend renting a car in Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña. If, on the other hand, you only have one day, you can take a tour from Santiago or A Coruña and see the most important things. If you are wondering how to get to the Costa da Morte , you already know: the best access points are Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña.
Now yes, here are our 10+2 places to see on the Costa da Morte .
1. Cape Fisterra: the end of the world
The most evocative place on the Costa da Morte is, without a doubt, Cape Fisterra . The finis terrae , the end of the Roman world, the limit of known lands… And today, the end of the Camino de Santiago . Many pilgrims do not end their journey by embracing the saint in the Galician capital, but by arriving here and, according to tradition, burning their clothes on the seashore, leaving their boots behind and returning home “renewed”. We don’t think burning clothes is still in fashion anymore, but leaving something behind, even if it’s not your boots, is – and it’s a bit disgusting, it must be said.
What to see in Costa da Morte Cabo San Adrian waterfall
Jumping at Cape San Adrian
We are also at the end of the world: here the Romans located the finis terrae , the limit of the known world. Fisterra and the Vilán Lighthouse, built to prevent more of these shipwrecks, are, without a wordpress web design agency doubt, two of the places you have to see on the Costa da Morte . But they are not the only ones. These rugged, windy and often storm-ravaged landscapes that were the misfortune of many ships are now the delight of tourists like us. Wild beaches, fishing villages, many lighthouses and heritage with centuries or even millennia of history. All this awaits you on the Costa da Morte, one of the most attractive stretches of coast in Galicia and in all of Spain.
We have been there a couple of times and these are our top 12 places to see on the Costa da Morte . We think the first 10 are a must see . The last two are an extra if you have more time.
Saltaconmyadvice
If, in addition to knowing the places to visit on the Costa da Morte , you want to have them posted, take a look at our 3-day Costa da Morte road trip . And, at the start or finish, here is our What to see in A Coruña .
Our places to see on the Costa da Morte: how many days do I need and how to get there?
You'll need at least three full days to visit our favourites on the Costa da Morte . You could do it in two, but you'd have to rush, and that's not what we're talking about. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the beaches in peace, it would need to be much longer, at least a week.
What to see in Costa da Morte Landscape
The typical landscape of the Costa da Morte, to be visited a thousand times
For two or three days, we recommend renting a car in Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña. If, on the other hand, you only have one day, you can take a tour from Santiago or A Coruña and see the most important things. If you are wondering how to get to the Costa da Morte , you already know: the best access points are Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña.
Now yes, here are our 10+2 places to see on the Costa da Morte .
1. Cape Fisterra: the end of the world
The most evocative place on the Costa da Morte is, without a doubt, Cape Fisterra . The finis terrae , the end of the Roman world, the limit of known lands… And today, the end of the Camino de Santiago . Many pilgrims do not end their journey by embracing the saint in the Galician capital, but by arriving here and, according to tradition, burning their clothes on the seashore, leaving their boots behind and returning home “renewed”. We don’t think burning clothes is still in fashion anymore, but leaving something behind, even if it’s not your boots, is – and it’s a bit disgusting, it must be said.