<strong>Camiño dos Faros:</strong> Cape Finisterre Lighthouse occupies a dramatic perch. It was built in 1853 and marks one end of the coastal hiking route called Camiño dos Faros in Galicia, Spain.
Camiño dos Faros: Cape Finisterre Lighthouse occupies a dramatic perch. It was built in 1853 and marks one end of the coastal hiking route called Camiño dos Faros in Galicia, Spain.
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<strong>Finisterre:</strong> Visitors wait for sunset at Cape Finisterre. Finisterre means "Land's End" in Latin.
Finisterre: Visitors wait for sunset at Cape Finisterre. Finisterre means "Land's End" in Latin.
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<strong>End of the world:</strong> Visitors make their way toward Cape Finisterre, which was once considered to be the end of the known world.
End of the world: Visitors make their way toward Cape Finisterre, which was once considered to be the end of the known world.
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<strong>Beach vacation:</strong> Just outside of Fisterra, a handful of people sun themselves on Playa Langosteira.
Beach vacation: Just outside of Fisterra, a handful of people sun themselves on Playa Langosteira.
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<strong>Local monument:</strong> In 2002, the damaged Prestige oil tanker split in two. A sculpture in the town of Muxia called "A Ferida" ("The Wound") is a monument to the disastrous oil spill.
Local monument: In 2002, the damaged Prestige oil tanker split in two. A sculpture in the town of Muxia called "A Ferida" ("The Wound") is a monument to the disastrous oil spill.
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<strong>Lighthouse:</strong> Cabo Vilán Lighthouse is set on a rocky promontory north of Camariñas.
Lighthouse: Cabo Vilán Lighthouse is set on a rocky promontory north of Camariñas.
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<strong>Terrain:</strong> The landscape varies greatly along the trail, veering from sandy beaches and windswept cliffs to lush forests.
Terrain: The landscape varies greatly along the trail, veering from sandy beaches and windswept cliffs to lush forests.
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<strong>Architecture:</strong> Rustic buildings such as this mill are tucked away amid the greenery.
Architecture: Rustic buildings such as this mill are tucked away amid the greenery.
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<strong>The trail:</strong> Hikers follow the lighthouse trail, Camiño dos Faros, near Traba Beach and the town of Laxe.
The trail: Hikers follow the lighthouse trail, Camiño dos Faros, near Traba Beach and the town of Laxe.
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<strong>Galicia:</strong> Malpica is at the northern end of the trail along the Costa da Morte.
Galicia: Malpica is at the northern end of the trail along the Costa da Morte.
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