Coast of Death – Day 1
The Camiño dos Faros (Lighthouse Way) walk starts in Malpica’s port. The official route for the first day goes to Niñons beach (Praia de Niñons) and is 21.3km in length. Due to the lack of accommodation available for single travellers in Niñons I opted to do a...
Coast of Death – Day 2 (part 1)
This is a long day, which could be split into two stages if a bed can be gleaned in Niñons (see explanation at the start of day 1). I walked from Barizo to Ponteceso, which is 34.5km and took nearly 12 hours. Around 1km can be shaved off and time saved with a shortcut...
Coast of Death – Day 2 (part 2)
It’s 27km from Praia de Niñons to Ponteceso and there is plenty of up and down along the way. At the beach sign, walk onto the sand, noticing the green dots on the rocks on the left.The dots show that the route rounds the rock, then heads out of the back of...
Coast of Death – Day 2 (part 3)
You will need a rest and some sustenance in Corme before starting the final 11km of the day’s stage to Ponteceso. Be warned; you need to arrive before 3.30pm (15.30) to have any chance of a meal. I arrived at around 15.45 and the only place still open was...
Coast of Death – Day 3 (part 1)
Some walkers will have had a marathon trek on day 2 and will be nursing tired legs. For those who are suffering, the good news is that this stage from Ponteceso to Laxe has an inland section which can be avoided. The full day’s walking, which includes a...
Coast of Death – Day 3 (part 2)
Keep straight on along the road for 200 metres after the Dombate dolmen, then turn right at the junction to walk to the village of Fontefría. Pass through the village, keeping left at a dog-leg bend in the road, where there is a ‘hórreo’. Continue for...
Coast of Death – Day 4 (part 1)
This is another wonderful stage along the rugged and wild shore of the Costa da Morte. At 18km in length, it allows the walker to factor in a lunchtime meal, if they want one. The day’s route goes from Laxe to Arou village, with good eating options in the port...
Coast of Death – Day 4 (part 2)
At the end of Traba beach, take the path which heads along the rocky shore. It is just over 3km to reach Camelle. It’s an interesting section of coast where the rocks have been sculpted into weird and wonderful shapes by the action of the wind and waves. Signed...
Coast of Death – Day 5 (part 1)
This stage of the Camiño dos Faros hike goes along one of the most exposed sections of the Costa da Morte. It is a wild coastline with waves crashing against semi-hidden rocks which lie in wait to entrap unwary sailors. More than any other, this rugged shoreline is...
Coast of Death – Day 5 (part 2)
A grassy path heads away from the English cemetery along the coast, where rocks off the treacherous cape can be seen close up. Our route reaches a single-track road which has a pavement at the side of it. Bear right for easier walking along the pavement with...
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