Fervenza do Ézaro Waterfall

Address: Mirador do Ézaro, 15150 Dumbría, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free

Fervenza do Ézaro is a waterfall on the Río Xallas near the village of Ézaro in the municipality of Dumbría, Galicia, Spain. The river descends to the coast here, producing a distinctive waterfall that reaches a beach inlet at the mouth of the river.

The site offers close coastal views where freshwater meets the Atlantic; viewpoints and a coastal promenade allow visitors to photograph the fall and surrounding cliffs. The combination of river, waterfall, and nearby beach is a principal draw for day visitors to the area.

The waterfall is influenced by a hydroelectric scheme upstream, which regulates flow and can alter how much water reaches the falls at any given time; this infrastructure has shaped how the waterfall appears in modern times. The location has been a local landmark and part of regional landscape management.

Fervenza do Ézaro sits on Galicia’s Costa da Morte in northwestern Spain, where the Río Xallas reaches the Atlantic at the village of Ézaro. The site is accessible by road from local towns in the province of A Coruña.

• Unique setting: The waterfall is formed by the Río Xallas and is notable for its direct drop into the sea at Praia do Ézaro, creating a rare coastal waterfall in Europe.
• Viewing tip: A hydroelectric installation on the river controls water flow, with scheduled releases at certain times that are popular with visitors for photography and viewing.

Ézaro is accessible by road from the A Coruña-Finisterre corridor. From Santiago de Compostela it is about a 1.5-2 hour drive west along the AC-400 and local roads. The Mirador do Ézaro is signed from the village centre; limited parking is available near the viewpoint.

• Arrive at the Mirador do Ézaro at sunrise for the soft light on the waterfall and the Gulf of A Coruña beyond.
• Bring a telephoto for seabirds along the cliff and polariser for reducing glare when photographing the fall into the estuary.
• Visit when the hydroelectric station opens the sluice gates (often scheduled) to see a fuller cascade; check local tourist office for times.