Finisterre, Muxía & Cape Vilan + Boat Trip
Description
At the indicated time, we'll meet at your selected meeting point, where we'll board a bus and set off to discover the beauty of the coast of A Coruña and its many lighthouses.
The first stop will be at the Paxareiras viewpoint, which offers incredible views of Carnota Beach and the Finisterre peninsula. After a short break for photos, we'll continue the excursion to the famous Finisterre lighthouse, the westernmost lighthouse on the Iberian Peninsula.
There, we'll spend about half an hour visiting the Finisterre lighthouse and its surroundings. We'll tell you why this area is known as the Costa da Morte, or Coast of Death, and we'll reveal ancient stories of magic and mystery linked to this historic region.
Afterward, we'll take you to the port of Finisterre for a boat trip along the wildly beautiful Galician coastline. What's more, during the cruise, you'll be able to taste several typical products like Galician empanada accompanied by a soft drink, a vermouth, a glass of wine or water.
After an hour and 15 minute boat trip, we'll return to land and take you to the centre of Finisterre. You'll have an hour and a half of free time to explore the town and get some lunch in a local restaurant.
With renewed energy, we'll meet back up at the bus and go to Muxía. We'll talk all about the important pilgrimage tradition of this town while we visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of A Barca, a place full of legends related to the apostle Santiago, or St James.
The last stop of the day will be at the Lighthouse of Cape Vilan, known for being one of the most dangerous and most beautiful stretches of the Costa da Morte. In fact, the cape is protected as a Natural Site of National Interest. We'll visit the museum of the Cabo Vilán lighthouse to learn all about its history and hear tales of the shipwrecks that have taken place off the coast of Galicia.
After a total of 10 hours, the excursion will conclude back at the starting point in Santiago de Compostela.
Meeting point
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose which meeting point in Santiago de Compostela suits you best.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Boat trip with snack
Entry to the Museum of Cabo Vilán
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Galicia Travels
Corporate name: CONOCE GALICIA, SL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Rúa das Casas Reais, 31
