Cabo Ortegal Cape

Address: Cabo Ortegal, Ortigueira municipality, Galicia, Spain

Admission: Free

Cabo Ortegal is a prominent headland on the northwest coast of Galicia in Spain, noted for steep coastal cliffs and strong ocean exposures. The cape forms a clear coastal landmark on the Costa da Morte/ northern Galician seaboard and contains a lighthouse that aids coastal navigation.

The shore at the cape is dominated by rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops composed of ancient metamorphic rock, creating dramatic coastal scenery and vantage points for sea and bird watching. The area is frequented by visitors for short walks and panoramic views rather than beach activities.

Cabo Ortegal sits on Galicia’s northern shoreline in the province of A Coruña, close to small coastal towns and fishing villages; it lies at the northern edge of the Galician coast and is accessible by local roads from nearby towns.

• Viewing points: A lighthouse marks the cape and there are cliffs and viewpoints offering panoramic views of the Atlantic and the surrounding Galician coastline.

Cabo Ortegal is reached by coastal roads from the nearby towns of Ortigueira and Cariño in Galicia. The cape is signposted from the N‑634 coastal route; parking is available at official viewpoints.

• Park at the official viewpoint on the coastal road for the classic view of the cape's cliffs and the confluence of Atlantic currents.
• Bring windproof layers-the cape can be much colder and windier than nearby inland towns.
• Respect private land-some coastal tracks run through working farms.