Vixía Herbeira, Coastal cliff range in Cedeira, Spain
The Vixía Herbeira cliffs reach a height of 621 meters above sea level, forming part of the northern Galician coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean.
The site includes the Garita de Herbeira, a military surveillance structure constructed in 1805 to monitor maritime activities along the Spanish coast.
The cliffs form part of the SAC Costa Ártabra protection area, reflecting the regional commitment to preserving natural landscapes for future generations.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails from the town of Cedeira, with designated viewing platforms providing safe observation points of the steep cliffs.
These cliffs stand as the highest in continental Europe, offering views from Cape Ortegal to the religious site of Santo André de Teixido.
Location: Cariño
Location: Cedeira
Elevation above the sea: 621 m
GPS coordinates: 43.72345,-7.94582
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:01
Costa Ártabra
936 m
Santuario de Santo André de Teixido
2.2 km
Cape Ortegal Lighthouse
8.1 km
Beach of Morouzos
8.3 km
Punta Candelaria Lighthouse
8.3 km
Castro dos Prados
10.7 km
Castillo del Casón
4.7 km
Fornos Beach
7.6 km
Ortigueira-Mera
11.5 km
Sonreiras
12.5 km
Castro das Croias
12.5 km
Castro das Croas
11.5 km
San Antonio de Espasante
11.5 km
Playa de La Concha
11 km
Praia de Cabalar
7.3 km
Figueiras Beach
6.9 km
Praia de Santo Isidro
12.1 km
Ría de Ortigueira e Ladrido
9.8 km
Ladrido
10 km
Praia de San Antonio
11 km
A Concha
6.4 km
Praia de Cariño
6.1 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Ortigueira - Juan Fernández Latorre
8.5 km
Capela de San Antón de Corveiro
12 km
Eirón
12 km
Praia do Peiral
6.8 km
Bimbieiro
12.2 km
A Basteira Beach
6 kmReviews
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