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Laxe – Cristais Beach trail

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Laxe – Cristais Beach trail

Moderate

4.5

(23)

100

hikers

Laxe – Cristais Beach trail

02:08

7.50km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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ZEC Costa da Morte

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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266 m

Church of Saint Mary of Atalaia, Laxe

Highlight • Religious Site

The sheltered coastal fishing village of the Costa da Morte Laxe. Walk through the port to reach the Igrexa de Santa María da Atalaia overlooking the protected port

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2.18 km

Laxe Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Laxe lighthouse directs boats into the Ponteceso estuary. A well signposted hiking trail leads from the village of Laxe around the peninsula to the lighthouse.

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3.11 km

Glass Beach (Praia dos Cristais)

Highlight • Beach

The sea has created a beach full of small glass crystals from glass bottles that were wildly discarded there in the 70s.

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3.40 km

Cave at Praia dos Cristais

Highlight • Cave

Stone stairs to make your way down the cliff in order to enter this enormous cave.

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4.66 km

View of Praia de Soesto

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the ascent you have a great view in all directions from here.

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6.66 km

Chapel of Santa Rosa and View of Laxe Beach

Highlight • Religious Site

Access through an inclined path, but worth to admire the full panoramic view of the beach of Lage at the top!

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7.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

1.21 km

604 m

538 m

376 m

169 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.71 km

904 m

796 m

216 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

23°C

14°C

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Laxe – Cristais Beach trail

Church of Saint Mary of Atalaia, Laxe

Laxe Lighthouse

Glass Beach (Praia dos Cristais)

Cave at Praia dos Cristais

View of Praia de Soesto

Chapel of Santa Rosa and View of Laxe Beach

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