From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxía and Costa da Morte
Day trip from Santiago to the Costa da Morte: Ponte Maceira, Muxía, the Finisterre lighthouse and km 0, the Ézaro waterfall and the Carnota hórreo. Rated 4.7/5 from 2,372 reviews.
4.72,372 reviews
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Practical details
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Finisterre lighthouse and the km 0 marker
- Virxe da Barca sanctuary in Muxía
- Ézaro waterfall, falling into the sea
- Carnota hórreo and Ponte Maceira
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
It's the classic day trip from Santiago and the top-rated, with over 2,300 reviews: seven stops in a day and reaching km 0 at Finisterre, as pilgrims do. Highly recommended if you have a spare day.
What's included
- Air-conditioned coach
- Guide in Spanish and English
- Audio guide in other languages (via QR)
- Pickup and drop-off
- Insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Jacket and raincoat
- Comfortable shoes
- Headphones for the audio guide
Things to keep in mind
- Lunch is on your own in Finisterre, where the seafood is great
- Very little walking
- Physical audio guides cost €3 (the phone version is free)
Meeting point
Galicia Travels, Rúa das Casas Reais, 31, Santiago (8:45) or Capilla do Pilar, by the Alameda (9:00).
Choose one of the two points and arrive at least 10 minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- The Finisterre lighthouse and the km 0 marker.
- Muxía's sanctuary on the rocks.
- The Ézaro waterfall.
- The Carnota hórreo and the Ponte Maceira bridge.
How it works
You leave Santiago by coach and stop at Ponte Maceira, Muxía and Cape Finisterre. Lunch is in Finisterre town, and in the afternoon you see Ézaro and Carnota before returning along the Muros estuary.
Who I recommend it for
- Pilgrims wanting to reach km 0.
- Anyone wanting to see the Galician coast without driving.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who gets carsick.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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