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TRANSCANTÁBRICO GRAN LUJO
VIVEIRO Y RIBADEO
Between Cliffs and Dreamlike Beaches
From Viveiro, as we enjoy breakfast, the train continues
its journey towards Ribadeo. There, our coach awaits
to take us to one of the most breathtaking places on the
itinerary: the Beach of the Cathedrals "Playa de las
Catedrales". Here, stone arches sculpted by sea and
wind unfold to create a natural cathedral that leaves vi-
sitors speechless.
This natural wonder, officially known as Praia de Augas
Santas, is one of the most spectacular treasures on the
Cantabrian coast, located near Ribadeo, in the province
of Lugo. Its name evokes the grandeur of its rock for-
mations: arches, vaults, and columns reaching up to 30
metres in height, carved over millennia by the relentless
erosion of sea and wind. These structures, reminiscent
of the flying buttresses and aisles of a Gothic cathe-
dral, stretch for over a kilometre along the shoreline,
forming a near-mystical landscape where the power of
the ocean merges with geological artistry.
Access to the beach depends on the tides: during low
tide, visitors can walk beneath the towering stone ar-
ches, explore hidden caves, and admire the natural
pools that reflect the sky.
Stone bridge of Viveiro
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