Cabo Fisterra (Cape Finisterre)

For the people of ancient times – and indeed up until the late Middle-Ages – the Costa da Morte was the last redoubt of explored land, the westernmost part of continental Europe, the final stretch of an itinerary traced in the sky by the Milky Way, a mythical and symbolic place whose most extreme point was pervaded by the impressive mass of cabo Fisterra. It was a place rich in pagan rites and rituals, and awe-inspiring site for the Romans (2nd century BC) who were struck with wonder when they saw the mighty sun vanish into the sea.

The pilgrim route to cabo Fisterra is unique in that unlike all others, its starting point is the city of Santiago de Compostela. In my case, the final destination was the cabo Fisterra some 90-km from Santiago de Compostela.