Galicia Tourist Guide 2018

With more than 1,600 kilometres of coastline, Galicia is all about beaches and ocean. The Atlantic Ocean batters the coastline relentlessly and with such ferocity that it creates stretches of golden sands and cliffs located in places of incomparable beauty. LIGHTHOUSES AND WILD BEACHES

Lighthouses and beaches at the end of the earth

We suggest that you visit the arc of the Galician coast where the Atlan- tic Ocean slams against the shore the hardest. This journey begins in Malpica de Bergantiños and finishes in Fisterra . This stretch of land is located in the province of A Coruña and is called Costa da Morte [Coast of Death] . Its name comes from the catas- trophes and shipwrecks that have taken place along its cliffs. During the winter, wind and sea storms are common, making it difficult to navi- gate through these waters. In the area of Malpica de Bergan- tiños you will see just how important lighthouses are for guiding sailors

in extreme weather conditions. The Punta Nariga Lighthouse, which is built in the shape of a boat, is one of the foremost examples. They say that the goose barnacles extracted from Cape Roncudo are the most delicious in the world, which is why they are in such high demand at markets and restaurants. From the ground, you can catch a glimpse of the Sisargas Is- lands in the distance. They have been declared a protected area for birds. On the way to Camariñas you must stop off at the Soesto and Traba beaches , located in the municipality of Laxe. A walk along their fine sands will rejuvenate you, while the strong wind and powerful waves will make you feel the full force of the Atlantic.

Camariñas is a fishing village near Cape Vilán. Its lighthouse looms one hundred meters above sea level and was the first on the Spanish to operate with electricity. At the Museo dos Nau- fraxios [Shipwreck Museum] , you can learn more about this beautiful place, as well as the extreme dangers it poses for navigating, since this section of the coast has experienced no less than 150 shipwrecks. A testament to how rough the ocean is to this area is the English Cem- etery, where the 172 crew members of the HMS Serpent military ship, which sank in the 19th century, are buried. The beaches in this region are

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