Most importantly, get your first eyeful of Galicia’s wild coast and see why it was once considered so deadly.Īs you venture into the countryside, keep an eye out for hórreos (pronounced like Oreo but with a rolled ‘r’). Explore the grounds and snapshots of the outdoor art including a large sculpture dedicated to Celtic hero Breogan and the giant mosaic of a compass rose. Before you leave town, stop off to see Hercules Tower, a restored Roman-era lighthouse, and the oldest in use in the world today. Day One: Start in A Coruñaįly into A Coruña and grab your rental car at the airport. (And don’t forget your international drivers permit visitors in Spain who wish to drive are required to carry one.) Here’s your itinerary. Go in early fall or late spring when the crowds are manageable attractions are open regular hours and the weather is agreeable. Most of the route can be driven straight through in day, but where’s the fun in that? You’re better off putting aside four days to get a good taste of the region. There’s some dispute as to how much of the coastline is considered the death coast, but most agree that it starts at A Coruña and ends just past Fisterra, baptized as “land’s end” in Roman times. Most attractions and parking are free-leaving you with more money for important things like food, drink, and handmade souvenirs. Back roads and tiny towns harbor castles, ancient ruins, artisan shops, and more. Pristine beaches, cliffside lighthouses, cozy rural accommodations, and fresh-caught seafood are only part of the appeal along Northwestern Spain’s Costa da Morte. A rainy, windy, Celtic Spain that ends in a coast so dangerous that death became its moniker. But a short flight from Barcelona or Madrid you’ll find another España. When it comes to Spain, bustling cities like Bilbao, Barcelona, and Madrid and the sunny southern coast in Andalusia seem to soak up all the glory.
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