Description
A coastal walk between Galicia’s lighthouses.
The Costa da Morte features a distinct Atlantic landscape of deep estuaries, cliffs, and open sandy beaches. The Camino dos Faros connects this terrain in a long-distance trek from Malpica to Fisterra. The guide provides both practical support and background on the coastal culture that characterizes the locations along the way.
200 kilometers divided into eight stages.
The stages are approximately 17–29 kilometers long, following a coastline of numerous bays and headlands. Route descriptions and maps assist in understanding the day’s navigation and the difficulty of each stage. Suggestions for shortcuts allow for adjustments on days when the distance along the winding coast becomes too great.
Plan stages, supplies, and accommodation.
Corme, Laxe, Camariñas, and Muxía are among the locations in the route area. The book covers accommodation and practical matters essential for a continuous trek. Lighthouses such as Faro Vilán, local traditions, and the seaside landscape provide ample reason to choose a schedule with room for stops.
Who is this book for?
The guide is suitable for experienced hikers seeking a multi-day coastal experience who can manage longer daily stages. The trek involves varied terrain and some elevation changes, despite following the sea. Spring and early summer are particularly recommended periods. In winter, trails can be very wet, and wind and weather must be considered when planning each day.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers wishing to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that continues to characterize these compact books for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: John Hayes. English language. 120 pages. First edition, published in 2019. ISBN 9781852849719.
