{"id":4117,"date":"2024-05-16T11:04:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T09:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:11:11","slug":"what-to-see-on-the-costa-da-morte-at-the-end-of-the-santiago-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see on the Costa da Morte at the end of the Way of St James"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#descubre_los_lugares_mas_magicos_de_galicia_al_acabar_el_camino_de_santiago\" >Discover the most magical places in Galicia at the end of the Way of St. James<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#fisterra\" >Fisterra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#muros\" >Walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#playa_de_las_catedrales\" >Las Catedrales Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#camarinas\" >Camari\u00f1as<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#continua_tu_viaje_mas_alla_de_las_etapas_tradicionales\" >Continuing your journey beyond the traditional stages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/#conclusiones\" >Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"descubre_los_lugares_mas_magicos_de_galicia_al_acabar_el_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>Discover the most magical places in Galicia at the end of the Way of St. James<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have completed your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, what better way to celebrate your achievement than by visiting the fascinating Costa da Morte.<\/p>\n<p>Located on the northwest coast of Galicia, it offers a combination of breathtaking landscapes, a rich fishing tradition and a long history. We tell you about the places you should not miss if you visit this area after doing the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fisterra\"><\/span>Fisterra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cape Finisterre or \"the end of the world\" is the perfect place to end your journey. Since Roman times, it has been considered the westernmost point of continental Europe and a place of great spiritual importance. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean with a sweeping view of the horizon, allowing you to reflect on your journey.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Mux\u00eda<\/p>\n<p>This beautiful fishing village has regained its charm after being punished for years by the Prestige oil spill. You can take a walk along the sea, from the beach of Cruz to the port and from there continue to the Sanctuary of A Barca, which forms part of the epilogue of the Way of St. James.<\/p>\n<p>The French <strong>Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Barca<\/strong> is an outstanding point of interest in Mux\u00eda. This ancient sanctuary is linked to numerous legends and traditions, and its architecture together with its location, make it an essential place to visit. The church was built on a rock that rises above the Atlantic Ocean, creating a breathtaking landscape. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary arrived in a boat made of stone to give encouragement to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/the-influence-of-santiago-apostol\/\">St. James the Apostle<\/a>It is also said that the stones surrounding it are the remains of the boat in which the Virgin arrived there. It is also said that the stones that surround it are the remains of the boat in which the Virgin arrived there.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take a stroll around the port of Mux\u00eda, immersing yourself in the daily life of the local fishermen. You'll see the boats arriving with fresh fish and, of course, don't forget to try the delicious fresh seafood in the restaurants that line the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"What to see on the Costa da Morte at the end of the Way of St James\" title=\"lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-fisterra-1024x597\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"muros\"><\/span>Walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can spend an afternoon in Muros, which is another fishing village worth visiting. Its historic centre preserves a great historic-artistic heritage. You can lose yourself in its cobbled streets or visit places such as the Mercado de Abastos or \"Curro da Praza\", the largest square in the village. This town is captivating for its delicious gastronomy, its beautiful stone streets, its impressive beaches and its people.<\/p>\n<p>A short distance from Muros is the \u00c9zaro waterfall, one of the few in Europe that flows directly into the sea. It is a spectacle of nature. In addition, near Muros, there is also Carnota, with its very long beach, which is considered to be the most beautiful in Europe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/the-best-beaches-in-galicia\/\">longest beach in Galicia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros-1024x597.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"What to see on the Costa da Morte at the end of the Way of St James\" title=\"places-to-see-costa-da-morte-muros\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-muros\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"playa_de_las_catedrales\"><\/span>Las Catedrales Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Playa de las Catedrales is famous for its impressive cliffs and unique rock formations. The rocks eroded by the wind and sea create natural arches that resemble the vaults of a cathedral, hence the name. You can stroll along the beach at low tide. Due to its popularity, it can get quite crowded during the summer months. You will have to obtain prior authorisation to visit them, as they are protected heritage sites.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, in the area you can visit beautiful beaches such as Esteiro Beach and Augas Santas Beach, with white sand and crystal clear waters.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales-1024x597.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"What to see on the Costa da Morte at the end of the Way of St James\" title=\"places-to-see-costa-da-morte-cathedrals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/que-ver-en-la-costa-da-morte-al-acabar-el-camino-de-santiago\/lugares-que-ver-costa-da-morte-catedrales\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camarinas\"><\/span>Camari\u00f1as<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another coastal town full of charm and tradition on the Costa da Morte is Camari\u00f1as. It is famous throughout Spain for its craft tradition in the production of bobbin lace. If you are interested in this craft, you can visit the Camari\u00f1as Lace Centre, where you can learn about the history and technique and watch the skilled local women weaving delicate lace by hand.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit Faro Vil\u00e1n, one of the most emblematic lighthouses on the Costa da Morte. It offers stunning views of the ocean and the coast of Galicia. It is also a place where you should eat fresh seafood and fish, a delicacy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"continua_tu_viaje_mas_alla_de_las_etapas_tradicionales\"><\/span>Continuing your journey beyond the traditional stages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-french\/\">stages of the French Way of Saint James<\/a>extends your adventure by exploring the enigmatic Costa da Morte. This section takes you beyond the traditional route, offering an epilogue full of mysticism and natural beauty. From the remote confines of Fisterra to the picturesque streets of Mux\u00eda and legendary beaches such as Camari\u00f1as, each place you visit on the Costa da Morte immerses you in an atmosphere of Galician legends and traditions that complement the spiritual experience of the Camino.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusiones\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, the Costa da Morte is the perfect destination to complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/how-to-reach-sarria-camino-de-santiago\/\">Camino de Santiago<\/a>Discover all that this area has to offer you and discover a combination of natural beauty, gastronomy, history and tradition!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have completed your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, what better way to celebrate your achievement than by visiting the fascinating Costa da Morte.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4135,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camino-de-santigo","category-17","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4117"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5901,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4117\/revisions\/5901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}