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CHARMING PLACES
During spring and autumn, migratory birds use this
oasis to rest before continuing their journey. Life is
generous—if silence and space are respected.
This balance is fragile. The rocky ground may seem
invulnerable, but a careless step can destroy an or-
ganism or disrupt a vital cycle. The responsibility of
every visitor is to move quietly, without disturbing
anything, knowing that this beauty is not mere deco-
ration, but a home.
The surroundings: Ribadeo, Rinlo
and the Ruta da Costa
Ribadeo anchors this experience. With its welco-
ming, seafaring atmosphere, the town preserves
traces of Indiano architecture, a port that breathes
the sea, and a promenade that invites visitors to
wander. From its small lighthouse, one can glimpse
the estuary that separates Galicia from Asturias—a
blue fracture in the landscape.
Just minutes away lies Rinlo, a fishing village famed
for its soupy seafood rice. Its streets are steeped in
salt air, tradition, and unhurried conversations.
A little farther along, Esteiro offers family-friendly
beaches and a walkable coastline: As Illas, Os Cas-
tros, Praia das Catedrais—all linked by rocky trails
and green heathland
View of the beach from one of its viewpoints Rock formations sculpted by wind and sea
For those who prefer walking, the Ruta da
Costa is an invitation to explore cliffs, coastal
forests, and natural viewpoints such as Peña
Furada, where one can pause and witness
the ocean’s force against the rock. Other trai-
ls lead to Cedeira or O Vicedo, where nature,
wind, and surf set the pace.
An Unforgettable Moment
There are beaches you forget as soon as your
feet are dry. This one isn’t. The Playa de las
Catedrales leaves a mark—with its form, sca-
le, and silence. A temple without crosses or
candles, where the columns are slate and the
vaults are made of sea foam. Walking benea-
th its arches is to accept that time is measu-
red not in hours, but in centuries and tides. It’s
a place to pause, to feel, to understand that
our presence is just a fleeting brushstroke on
a millennia-old canvas. A place that shifts with
the light, the tide, the wind… yet always stirs
the same awe.
Reservation requi-
red from 1 July to
30 Sept [Book here]
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