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Beach of the Cathedrals – Praia das Illas loop from Os Castros

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Spain
Galicia
Lugo
Costa
Ribadeo

Beach of the Cathedrals – Praia das Illas loop from Os Castros

Moderate

4.4

(23)

112

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Beach of the Cathedrals – Praia das Illas loop from Os Castros

03:21

13.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva da Biosfera Río Eo, Oscos e Terras de Burón

ZEC As Catedrais

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

52 m

Playa de los Castros Natural Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Staircase with breakthrough to the sea. Accessible at low tide with a great sandy beach.

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2

5.32 km

Coastal View

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3

5.75 km

Punta de Cegoñas

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ideal campear

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6.83 km

Praia de Porto

Beach

5

7.54 km

Xuncos Beach — Sea Arches

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.30 km

Praia de Esteiro

Beach

7

10.5 km

Beach of the Cathedrals

Highlight • Beach

Low tide only access

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10.7 km

Beach of the Cathedrals

Highlight • Beach

Las Catedrales beach has been declared a Natural Monument and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and unique in all of Spain. To understand what …

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10.7 km

At low tide, it is possible to walk barefoot between the rocks and in the high caves, and discover intertwined stone arches. At high tide, the beach can be viewed from the high cliffs.

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12.6 km

Praia das Illas

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful rock formations at Praia dos Castros.

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13.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

5.07 km

659 m

532 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.44 km

2.34 km

1.94 km

1.91 km

653 m

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Monday 17 August

26°C

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Comments

July 14, 2023,Von Rinlo nach Las Catedrales – Teil der Ruta del Cantábrico
The Camino Natural de la Ruta del Cantábrico runs for 150 kilometers along the coast of the provinces of Lugo and A Coruña. Endless golden sandy beaches, steep cliffs, estuaries full of biodiversity, green meadows and eucalyptus forests characterize the landscape of this route close to the sea. The natural highlight is the famous Las Catedrales beach, one of the …

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