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Cabo Fisterra (German Cape Finisterre) is a cape on the west coast Galiciawhich is the end of the Way of St. James marked. The town is not far away Fisterra.
background
According to medieval tradition, many pilgrims wandered the Camino de Santiago after visiting the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on the Camino a Fisterra 64 km further to get that "End of the world" (lat. Finisterra) to see. At least this exposed point on the west coast of Europe represented the western end of the known world before the discovery of America.
Today it is known that the most westerly point of Spain honors that a little further north Cape Touriñán is coming to the Cabo da Roca north of Lisbon represents the westernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula.
Nevertheless, many pilgrims still commit the scenic route to the Cabo Fisterra. According to old tradition, boots were thrown into the sea and their worn pilgrims' clothes were burned; Today at least the worn socks are given over to the "eternal flame" of an oil burner.
The rough Atlantic coast bears the name here, and not without good reason Costa del MorteNumerous ships lie on the seabed off the coast, and the last major catastrophe was the sinking of the Tankers Prestigiouswhich led to a devastating oil spill in 2002.
getting there
On foot / by bike
The classic way to get here is on foot on the last section of the Way of St. James, the scenic 64 km long section of the Camino a Fisterra (German way to Finisterra) from Santiago to the Atlantic coast is signposted.
By plane
The closest airport is that of Santiago de Compostela.
By train
The closest train station is that of Santiago de Compostela, from here the bus or a rental car must be used.
By bus
From Santiago de Compostela becomes Fisterra i.a. from Autocares Vázquez approached.
In the street
With the private vehicle Fisterra of Santiago de Compostela about the AC-543 to Noia and then on the along the Ría de Muros leading coastal road AC-550 to Cee and from there on AC-445 reached.
By boat
The place Fisterra has a small marina.
mobility
The Cabo Fisterra can from the town Fisterra can be reached on foot in just under an hour.
Tourist Attractions
At the Cape is the Milestone 0 of the Way of St. James, on a footpath past the lighthouse you can descend even further to the coast. The pilgrims burn their socks at a fireplace ...
From 1 Faro de Fisterra Lighthouse gives a beautiful view of the sea, the region of the Cape is appreciated by water sports enthusiasts. Fog horns loudly mark the danger of the rocky cape in foggy conditions.
activities
- Swimming on the beaches of 1 Praia do Rostro further north, the small town beach in Fisterra itself, the 2 Praia da Langosteira a little north of Fisterra.
- Swimming on the picturesque beach 3 Carnota Beach with a flat sandy beach and large rounded boulders in the shallow water (on the way back towards Noia on the AC-550 just before Pedrafigueira).
- sailing and Windsurfing in the rather windy sea around the Cape.
- Walk to the ruins of the hermitage 2 Ermida de San Guillerme .
shop
At the parking lot in front of the lighthouse of Fisterra souvenirs and scallops are for sale, in the village of Fisterra you can get groceries and everyday items.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Albergue de Peregrinos / pilgrims' hostel, Rúa Real, 2; 15155 Fisterra. Tel.: 34 981 740 781, Fax: 34 981 740 677, Email: [email protected]. Only for pilgrims on the Way of St. James Pilgrim pass.
- Hostel Rivas, Finisterre - Faro road. Tel.: 34 981 740 027.
- Hospederia O Semáforo, Faro de Finisterre. Few rooms.
health
Practical advice
- Oficina Municipal de Turismo de Fisterra, Rúa Real, 2 Parroquia Fisterra. Tel.: 34 981740781, Email: [email protected].
- a Post office stands in the village of Fisterra on Av. Coruña
trips
- Santiago de Compostela. With the cathedral as the destination of the Way of St. James (Most will come from there, however).
