Costa da Morte, located in the northwest of Galicia, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes of cliffs, unspoilt beaches and mountains that seem to embrace the Atlantic. For nature and hiking lovers, this region offers unique routes that combine history, wildlife and breathtaking views.
In this article, we tell you about some of the best hiking trails in Costa da Morte. But they are by far not the only ones: come to this wonderful piece of land and sea to discover all it has to offer!
Camiño dos Faros
We’ll admit that this is cheating. Is the Camiño dos Faros a hiking route? Yes. Do you need at least eight days to complete the 200 kilometres that make it up? Probably, too.
The Camiño dos Faros starts in Malpica and goes through all the lighthouses of this piece of coastline until the last stage ends at the end of the world: the Fisterra Lighthouse.
It is a complicated route that is divided into 8 stages, of between 20 and 30 kilometres each, following the pattern of the ocean.
If you want something easier, we recommend that you do any small part of the route there and back, as you know that there is a route all along the coast!
From Razo to Malpica following the coastline
And if the Camiño dos Faros is not enough for you and you want to start walking along the coast a little further north, you can start at the beach of Razo (Concello de Carballo) and follow the coastline until you reach Malpica de Bergantiños, where the Camiño dos Faros begins.
This route passes by many beaches, cliffs, furnas and some river mills at the foot of the ocean, the Muíños de Ardeleiro.
El Camino de Santiago in Costa da Morte
More and more pilgrims, once they have completed the Camino de Santiago reaching the cathedral, decide to continue the pilgrimage to Costa da Morte. More specifically, towards Cape Fisterra and to the sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca in Muxía.
It starts in Santiago and the first stage links with Negreira, still outside Costa da Morte. The next stage links Negreira with Olveiroa, already within our territory. Olveiroa to Cee is the next stage. Cee to Fisterra which leads to the end of the world.
Fisterra to Muxía to complete the route.
Six stages and almost 120 kilometres, to discover the interior of Costa da Morte and the end of the world. This route aspires not to be a simple route, but a spiritual journey.
Monte Pindo: Celtic Olympus
Known as the ‘Celtic Olympus’, Monte Pindo rises majestically above the village of O Pindo, offering a more challenging hiking experience steeped in mythology. It is said that ancient Celtic rituals were held on its rocks and, when you reach the top, you feel a special energy.
It is not a long route, as it is only four kilometres up (with a corresponding four kilometres down), but it is a difficult route. The ascent requires a good physical condition.
The path climbs between rock formations and scrubland vegetation, with views that become more spectacular the higher you go. From the summit, at an altitude of 627 metres, there is a breathtaking view across the Ría de Corcubión. A panoramic view difficult to achieve, but probably one of the most beautiful for the collection.
Ruta da Auga, Zas
It is true that none of the routes mentioned is easy, although none of them is as complicated as the last one. However, we would also like to include simpler routes here. In this sense, the Ruta da Auga in Zas is one of the most recommendable. Whether you want to do a short and easy route or if walking is not really your thing and you just want a nice photo on a swing, this is the one for you!
If you do it in its entirety, it’s about ten kilometres in a circle. But you can take the car to many of the points and not do the whole route.
This walk runs along paths where you can see waterfalls, mills, a fulling mill, granaries, abellarizas, a castro and a lot of flora and fauna.
Practical advise
We recommend the same as for any other route: take suitable footwear, snacks, water and sunscreen. In addition, a rain jacket will never be superfluous. Not even in summer.
Interactive Map of the Routes
You can explore these routes and plan your adventure using hiking apps such as Wikiloc, where you will find detailed maps and reviews from other walkers who have completed the routes. Integrating the use of these tools into your trip will allow you to have better control over your timing. Don’t try to explore on your own. Never go off the beaten track.
Exploring the Costa da Morte on foot is an unforgettable experience that allows you to connect with the purest essence of Galicia, a land where nature and history intertwine to create landscapes that captivate and fascinate.
If you decide to do any of these routes and upload photos to Instagram, tag us on the account @visitacostadamorte where you can also be inspired by those who have already felt the magic of this space before.
