Finisterre, Muxía & Cape Vilan + Boat Trip

Some of the most beautiful lighthouses in Galicia await us on this tour to Finisterre, Muxía and Cape Vilan from Santiago de Compostela. Discover the charms of the famous Costa da Morte and enjoy a boat trip!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at your selected meeting point to board a bus and explore the coast of A Coruña and its many lighthouses. The first stop is the Paxareiras viewpoint, offering views of Carnota Beach and the Finisterre peninsula. After a photo break, we proceed to the Finisterre lighthouse, the westernmost on the Iberian Peninsula, for about half an hour of exploration. Here, we'll discuss why this area is known as the Costa da Morte and share ancient stories linked to the region.

Next, we head to the port of Finisterre for a boat trip along the Galician coastline. During the cruise, typical products like Galician empanada along with soft drinks, vermouth, wine, or water will be served. After an hour and 15 minute boat trip, we'll have an hour and a half of free time in the center of Finisterre for lunch.

After lunch, we'll visit Muxía, learning about the pilgrimage tradition while we explore the Sanctuary of the Virgin of A Barca. The last stop is the Lighthouse of Cape Vilan, a Natural Site of National Interest, where we'll visit the museum to learn about its history and local shipwreck tales.

The excursion concludes after a total of 10 hours back at the starting point in Santiago de Compostela.

Meeting point

When making your booking, choose your preferred meeting point in Santiago de Compostela.