From Santiago de Compostela: La Coruña, Muxía, Cape Fisterra
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In just one day from Santiago de Compostela visit three mystical places of Galicia: A Coruña, Muxía and Finisterre. Take a walking tour of Coruña. See the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Barca in Muxía. And hear stories of Cape Fisterra.
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Duration 10 hours
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Experience
Highlights
Visit Hercules Tower, the oldest lighthouse of Roman origin
Take a walking tour through La Coruña
See the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Barca in Muxía
Hear legends related to the the lighthouse and coast of Cape Fisterra
Full description
At 9:30 AM you will depart from the Plaza de Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela. After an approximate journey of 60 minutes, you will arrive in the city of La Coruña. First, visit the Tower of Hercules, the oldest lighthouse of Roman origin in the world, and its surroundings. Those who want to can go up to its viewpoint and enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Later, you will go on a walking tour through La Coruña, discovering the monuments and streets that surround the central Plaza de María Pita, including the Church of San Jorge, the Church of Santiago, the Mirador, Jardin de San Carlos, and Riazor Beach. After around an 1.5 hours of free time for lunch, you will head to Muxía to visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Barca. You will also hear some stories about the Camino de Santiago.
The tour route continues along the Costa da Morte to the lighthouse of Cape Fisterra. In these landscapes you will learn about several legends related to the ships that were shipwrecked on these coasts, considered by the Romans as the end of the known world, where the KM 0 is located. Finally you will return to Santiago de Compostela at 7 PM.
Includes
Transportation
Tour guide
What’s Not Included
Lunch
Tips
When you get there
Meeting point
Plaza de Galicia, Hotel Universal, Santiago de Compostela
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