Easter 2026 on the Costa da Morte is one of the best times of the year to discover this Atlantic corner of Galicia. At the end of March and the beginning of April, the region combines tradition, religious celebrations, major cultural events, spectacular landscapes, charming fishing villages and a gastronomy that tastes even better in spring. Here the trip is not limited to visiting places: you live among lighthouses, beaches, heritage, routes, viewpoints and tables where the sea continues to rule.
In addition, this Easter will be marked by some of the great attractions of the destination. One of them will be the XXXV Mostra do Encaixe de Camariñas, an essential event that turns the town into the capital of crafts and fashion for several days, with fashion shows, great designers, a contest of young promises and a program that transcends the local to be among the most unique events in Galicia. Added to this are cultural proposals, heritage, nature and villages with soul that make the Costa da Morte at Easter a plan as complete as it is attractive.
What to see and do at Easter 2026 on the Costa da Morte
If you are looking for what to do at Easter on the Costa da Morte, this guide proposes a tour of the 17 municipalities that are part of the destination. In some you will find special programming for those dates; in others, essential corners that are worth a visit in spring. The result is a very complete route to organize a multi-day getaway, both as a couple and with family or friends.
Carballo
Carballo is a magnificent gateway to the Costa da Morte and a good starting point for an Easter getaway. Its commercial dynamism, its urban atmosphere and its proximity to some of the most attractive coastal landscapes in the north of the region make it a very comfortable option to stay or stop. At this time of year, it is especially desirable to combine the atmosphere of the villa with an exit to the sea.
One of the most recommended plans in Carballo is to go to the coast and enjoy places such as Razo, Baldaio or Pedra do Sal, perfect for walking, breathing in the Atlantic and discovering one of the most beautiful coastal areas in the region. It is a very grateful municipality for those looking for nature, beach and services in the same getaway.
A Laracha
In A Laracha, Easter can be lived between inland and coast, with quiet and very pleasant plans for those who want to discover another side of the Costa da Morte. It is a municipality that combines very well the proximity to urban centers with the charm of its seafront, ideal for a leisurely visit with a local flavor.
If there is a place that stands out especially at this time of year, it is Caión, a fishing village with a lot of personality, perfect for walking by the sea, contemplating the coast and sitting down to enjoy the gastronomy. In addition, for those who prefer a plan more linked to nature and rest, the surroundings of the Gabenlle Recreational Area is another very pleasant option to complete the visit to the municipality in spring.
Malpica de Bergantiños
Malpica is one of the great classics for a Holy Week on the Costa da Morte. Its port, its seafaring essence and the strength of the Atlantic landscape make it always a very attractive stop. Here the sea is part of everything: the views, the atmosphere and also the cuisine.
During these days it is very worthwhile to walk around the town, go to the port and enjoy the coastal landscape. It is also a good time to discover the area of the Illas Sisargas from land and travel along the coast calmly, letting yourself be carried away by one of the most genuine images of the Galician coast.
Ponteceso
Ponteceso offers a very attractive combination of tradition, landscape and cultural proposals at Easter that further enrich the visit. This municipality allows you to enjoy both the religious atmosphere of these dates and plans linked to heritage, the river and cultural life, becoming a very complete stop on a route along the Costa da Morte.
In the parish of Corme there will be an outstanding religious program during Holy Week 2026, with events such as Venres das Dores on March 27 at 8:00 p.m., Palm Sunday on March 29 at 11:00 a.m., Xoves Santo on April 2 at 8:00 p.m., Venres Santo on April 3 at 8:30 p.m., the Vixilia Pascual on April 4 at 8:00 p.m. and Easter Sunday on April 5 at 11:00 a.m., in addition to the septenary of the Virxe das Dores from March 20. In addition to this, in Corme the Week of Graphic Art at the Museum, with a talk by the photographer Xesús Búa on April 1 at 6:00 p.m., a children’s workshop on April 2 and 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m . and the screening of Mallante e cicatriz on April 3. To complete the getaway, it is also worth going to the Paseo de A Saimia, in the parish of Anllóns, a beautiful river spot with a waterfall and windmills, ideal for a quiet river walk in the middle of nature.
Cabana de Bergantiños
To talk about Cabana de Bergantiños is to talk about one of the great heritage references of Galicia. At Easter, this municipality is perfect for those who want to mix nature, history and a cultural visit of great weight within the getaway. It’s one of those stops that add depth to the journey.
The great essential is the dolmen of Dombate, one of the most important megalithic monuments in Galicia. Completing the visit with the landscape of the estuary and a walk through the municipality makes Cabana an excellent option for those looking for more than just the sea during Holy Week.
Laxe
Easter 2026 in Laxe arrives with a very attractive proposal for those looking to combine tradition, culture and sea in the same getaway. This council offers during those days a special program that goes beyond religious acts and that makes the town a particularly interesting place to spend several days calmly, enjoying both the local atmosphere and its cultural activities.
From March 27 to April 5, Laxe adds plans such as the opening of a painting exhibition, open days at the Museo do Mar, the presentation of the book A Semana Santa en Laxe: 288 años de devoción popular, a talk on the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, a conference on the Catalan promoters in Laxe, another on the scientific legacy of Isidro Parga Pondal and a piano concert by Cristián Leggiero. Added to this is the museum’s special opening hours, which reinforces the cultural profile of the council during Holy Week.
Beyond the events, Laxe is still one of those destinations that you always want in spring. Its large urban beach, the walk through the town, the seafaring atmosphere and the proximity of places as recognisable as the lighthouse or the viewpoints make this municipality a very complete stop within Holy Week on the Costa da Morte.
Coristanco
Coristanco brings to Holy Week a more inland, more rural and more leisurely Costa da Morte. It is an ideal municipality for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and discover a Galicia of landscape, tradition and calm. Their proposal is not so much about major events as about the enjoyment of the territory.
Here the plan is to tour the municipality without haste, let yourself be surprised by its landscapes and enjoy a quieter getaway. Coristanco works very well as a special place on a route through Bergantiños and as a stop to savour the more serene side of the region.
Zas
In the case of Zas, the outstanding proposal for Holy Week 2026 is in one of the great heritage treasures of the Costa da Morte: the Torres do Allo. They will remain open from March 28 to April 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with guided tours at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
In addition to this essential visit, Zas is a magnificent option for those who want to discover the interior of the Costa da Morte through some of its many routes. Among them are the Ruta da Auga or the Rio Grande Route, perfect for walking calmly, enjoying the scenery and completing a day that combines heritage, nature and tranquility.
Vimianzo
Vimianzo reinforces its attractiveness in Holy Week 2026 with a very complete proposal that combines heritage, crafts, special visits and interior landscape. It is one of the municipalities of the Costa da Morte where you can best combine a cultural visit with an experience linked to the history and identity of the territory, which makes it a particularly interesting stop at this time of year.
From March 28 to April 5, the Castelo de Vimianzo will offer a special program with live crafts, an exhibition of silver and Murano glass, dramatized visits on April 2 and 3, and guided tours of both the castle itself and other heritage resources of the council, including the Batáns e Muíños do Mosquetín, the Dolmen of Casa dos Mouros, the Dolmen of Pedra Cuberta, the Castro das Barreiras and Porto de Cereixo. All this is in addition to the well-known Thursday fair, its wide range of shops and the possibility of also discovering places as unique as the Penedos de Pasarela or its rich megalithic heritage, completing one of the most varied proposals of Holy Week on the Costa da Morte.
Camariñas
Camariñas will be one of the great focuses of attraction of Holy Week 2026 on the Costa da Morte, and it will be doubly so. On the one hand, for the celebration of the XXXV Mostra do Encaixe, from April 1 to 5, one of the most important craft events in all of Galicia. On the other, for the strength of its landscape, with areas as impressive as Reira and Faro Vilán, one of the wildest, most beautiful and exciting areas of the entire Costa da Morte.
If you visit Camariñas at this time of year, there is a plan that never fails: to tour the Reira area and go to the majestic Vilán Lighthouse, which reigns over one of the most beautiful routes on the Costa da Morte. Cliffs, open sea, Atlantic wind and a feeling of immensity that is difficult to explain make this corner a must-see for any lover of nature and landscapes with character.
But in addition, the Mostra do Encaixe de Camariñas turns the municipality into a unique place during Holy Week. It is not just a fair: it is a great showcase of artisan and creative talent, with a fashion catwalk that stands out for its fashion shows of great designers and for the prestigious contest of young designers, in which more than 20 young promises of Spanish fashion will participate with their proposals. It is a truly unique event in all of Spain, and if you like fashion, design and craftsmanship, you can’t miss it.
Muxía
Muxía is one of the most special places on the Costa da Morte to experience an Easter getaway, and in 2026 it also adds one of the most appetizing gastronomic and festive plans of those days: the XXVIII Festa do Congro, which will be held from April 3 to 5. The town will be filled with atmosphere with conger eel tasting, brass bands, music and social dance, becoming a perfect attraction for those who want to enjoy the destination also from its cuisine and from that popular atmosphere that is so enjoyed in the fishing villages.
But visiting Muxía at Easter is also getting closer to one of the most exciting corners of the Galician coast. The surroundings of the Sanctuary of Virxe da Barca, the port, the silhouette of the town facing the Atlantic and the beauty of its coast make any visit here have a special memory. If the Festa do Congro is added to that, Muxía becomes an essential stop within Holy Week 2026 on the Costa da Morte.
Dumbría
If there is one place that many travelers want to see on a spring getaway, it is Dumbría. This municipality is home to one of the best-known natural icons of the region and at Easter it is usually a safe bet for those looking for spectacular landscapes and a very visual visit.
The Fervenza do Ézaro is the great attraction and one of those essential places on the Costa da Morte. Completing the visit with the surroundings of the viewpoint and the landscape of the Ézaro makes the stop a perfect plan for those who want nature, unforgettable photographs and a very representative experience of the destination.
Cee
Cee is distinguished within the Costa da Morte for its ability to fill the agenda with cultural activity, and in Holy Week 2026 it does so again with a proposal very marked both by the municipal program and by the religious acts that are held these days. It is one of the municipalities that stands out the most for its dynamism during these dates, which gives it a very attractive profile for those looking for more than just landscape on their getaway.
In addition to functioning as a kind of large shopping center on the Costa da Morte, with a very lively atmosphere and a wide range of services, Cee adds the UPA program of Cee 2026, with events such as the blessing of palms and procession on Palm Sunday on March 29, the confessions on Holy Tuesday on March 31, the Lord’s Supper, the Holy Hour and the night procession of Holy Xoves on April 2, the Passion of the Lord, unnailing and procession of the Holy Burial on April 2. April 3, the Easter Vigil on April 4 and the celebrations of Easter Sunday on April 5 in different parishes. To all this is added its well-known weekly Sunday fair, where you can find crafts, typical products, food from the garden and fashion, thus completing a very lively and varied visit.
Corcubión
Corcubión is one of the most charming towns on the entire Costa da Morte and an ideal stop for a leisurely Holy Week. Its historic centre, its elegant relationship with the estuary and the quiet beauty of its streets make it a very special visit for those who enjoy strolling around and discovering places with soul.
The best thing here is to let yourself be carried away by the town, stroll through its historic centre and enjoy that mixture of heritage, calm and seafaring life that makes it so unique. Corcubión fits very well into a route that combines Fisterra, Cee and the rest of the estuary.
Fisterra
Holy Week in Fisterra 2026 will once again be one of the great references of these dates in Galicia, with a celebration declared of Tourist Interest and a religious program that runs between February and April. It includes novena, triduums, pilgrimage to the Holy Christ, acts of Palm Sunday, Holy Xoves, Venres Santo, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Luns, in addition to the Festas do Santo Cristo in April.
For those who visit Fisterra on these dates, the experience combines tradition, devotion, atmosphere and one of the most powerful settings on the Costa da Morte. The Fisterra Lighthouse, the town, the port and the symbolic weight of this end of the world make the council one of the great protagonists of Holy Week 2026 in the region.
Carnota
Carnota is synonymous with space, light and open nature. At Easter, when you feel like walking, breathing and enjoying the landscape without crowds, this municipality becomes an excellent option for those looking for a getaway marked by the coast and the feeling of freedom. In addition, another edition of the Víndemo Ver is held, a multisectoral fair for the promotion of local products that is an important point of attraction at Easter for the Costa da Morte.
The beach of Carnotand the famous granary are two of the great must-sees, but the charm of the municipality goes much further. It is a perfect place to link sea, mountains and tranquillity, and to discover one of the most spectacular postcards of the Costa da Morte.
Mazaricos
Mazaricos represents a greener, more rural and less obvious Costa da Morte, ideal for those who want to discover the interior of the region during Easter and do one of its many hiking trails. Its landscape invites you to slow down and enjoy a serene, authentic Galicia closely linked to nature.
It is a good municipality for those who want to complete their route with quiet roads, natural surroundings and a feeling of real disconnection. Mazaricos brings balance to a getaway along the Costa da Morte and shows that the destination is also understood from the inside.
March and April, perfect months to savour the Costa da Morte
In addition to everything there is to see and do, Easter 2026 on the Costa da Morte is also an excellent time to enjoy its gastronomy. March and April are months with R, and that in Galicia is always great news for those who want to sit down at the table and try the sea at its best. These are ideal weeks to taste the seafood and fish of the Costa da Morte, with fresh produce, lots of flavour and all the authenticity of a cuisine linked to the Atlantic.
In addition, this time coincides with the start of the tourist and hospitality season, so many establishments reopen or reinforce their activity to receive visitors. This allows you to find a very wide range of bars, taverns, seafood restaurants and restaurants where you can enjoy the quality of local produce, traditional cuisine and excellent value for money. Travelling along the Costa da Morte at Easter is also, without a doubt, travelling to eat very well.
A perfect route to experience Holy Week 2026 on the Costa da Morte
The great richness of Holy Week 2026 on the Costa da Morte is in the variety. There are municipalities where the weight of religious tradition marks the journey, such as Fisterra, Corme or Laxe; others where municipal culture and special programming add a lot of value, such as Cee; and others where the great attraction is in their landscapes, their heritage or their Atlantic strength, such as Muxía, Dumbría, Camariñas or Carnota.
Therefore, rather than looking for a single plan, the ideal is to organise a getaway by areas and combine several municipalities on the same route. So you can discover lighthouses, beaches, waterfalls, castles, pazos, fishing villages, museums, processions, fairs, routes and gastronomy in a few days. That is precisely one of the reasons why the Costa da Morte becomes one of the most suggestive destinations in Galicia every spring.
If you are thinking of an authentic getaway, with identity and full of different plans, Easter on the Costa da Morte is a safe bet. Here each municipality adds up, each stop has something to tell and each day leaves you wanting to continue discovering the territory.
In addition, to better know the programming of these dates, on this same website you have available the calendar of events, where a large part of the activities, celebrations and proposals that are organized during Holy Week in the different municipalities of the region are published. It is a very useful tool to complete the trip and not miss any of the plans that are celebrated those days.
