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Fisterra is a municipality of Spain in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Fisterra is on Cape Fisterra, the final destination for many pilgrims on the Way of St. James. // A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or things real name (for example, Bob, Rob, Robby, Robbie, Robi, Bobby, Rab, Bert, Bertie, Butch, Bobbers, Bobert, Beto, Bobadito, and Robban (in Sweden), are all short for Robert). ... Image File history File links Situacion_Fisterra. ... Galicia (Spain) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Parroquia is a Population entity typical from Galicia (Spain). ... now. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 kmÂ² (1000 hectares) and 100 kmÂ² (10,000 hectares). ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... Areas that observe daylight saving time Areas that once observed daylight saving time Areas that have never observed daylight saving time A 2001 public service announcement for the upcoming turning back of the clocks Daylight saving time (DST), also known as summer time or, daylight savings time, is a widely... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... A municipality or general-purpose district (compare with: special-purpose district) is an administrative local area generally composed of a clearly defined territory and commonly referring to a city, town, or village government. ... A CoruÃ±a province Corunna (in Galician A CoruÃ±a, in Spanish La CoruÃ±a) is a province of extreme northwestern Spain, in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Galicia. ... Galicia (Spain) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Position of Cape Finisterre on the Iberian Peninsula Cape Finisterre, in Spanish Cabo Finisterre, literally Cape Lands End, is a rock-bound peninsula in the north-west of Spain. ... Scallop, St. ...

Fisterra is on the rocky, treacherous Costa da Morte (i.e., the "Coast of Death"), named because of the large number of shipwrecks along these shores. The name "Fisterra" means end of the earth. This name stems from the fact that this area is on a remote peninsula that is the westernmost point of land of Spain. In fact, it is one of the most westerly points of land in continental Europe; only Cabo da Roca in Portugal is further west. Costa da Morte is part of the Galician coast between the villages of Muros and Noia (in Rías Baixas) and the city of A Coruña (in the so-called Rías Altas). ... The lighthouse on Cabo da Roca Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape that forms the westernmost point of mainland Portugal. ...

Fisterra is an ancient port and fishing village, formed by narrow streets leading to the Plaza de Ara Solis. The chapel of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, dating from the 18th century, is on the plaza. There is a spectacular lighthouse on a promontory at the tip of Cape Fisterra overlooking the Atlantic. On the road up to the lighthouse is the parish church of Santa María de Fisterra which contains the Chapel of Santo Cristo. Position of Cape Finisterre on the Iberian Peninsula Cape Finisterre (Spanish: Cabo Finisterre; Galician: Cabo Fisterra) is a rock-bound peninsula in the uttermost west of Galicia, Spain. ...

1 Geography
2 History
3 Pre-Christian Beliefs
4 Culture
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Geography

Fisterra has some spectacular beaches like O Rostro, Arnela, Mar de Fora, Langosteira, Riveira, and Corbeiro. Many of the beaches are framed by steep cliffs leading down to the "Mare Tenebrosum" (or dark sea, the name of the Atlantic in the Middle Ages). The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

There are several rocks in this area associated with religious legends, such as the holy stones, the stained wine stones, the stone chair, and the tomb of Orcabella.

History

After the discovery of the tomb of St. James, pilgrims on the Way of St. James started to arrive from Santiago to Fisterra to worship in front of an image of Sacred Christ, view the relics of San Guillerme, and see the "End of the Earth". Saint James can refer to the following: Several men mentioned in the New Testament, whose various epithets and euphemisms cause some uncertainties: James, son of Zebedee, an apostle, brother of John the Apostle; also called Saint James the Great. ... Scallop, St. ... // Santiago is one of the names by which Saint James is known in the Hispanic and Lusitanic world. ...

In 1479, a hospital to accommodate the arriving pilgrims was built. Many of the pilgrims were noblemen or otherwise famous.

Thousands of visitors continue to arrive in Fisterra every day.

Pre-Christian Beliefs

In the area there are many remnants of pre-Christian beliefs and sacred locations. On Cape Fisterra, some claim that there is the "Altar Soli", where the Celts engaged in sun worship and assorted rituals. A Celtic cross. ...

The Monte Facho, on Cape Fisterra, was the place were the Celtic Nerios from Duio carried out their offerings and rites in honor of the sun. San Guillerme also lived in a house located there. Near San Guillerme's house, sterile couples would copulate on one specific stone to try to concieve, following a Celtic rite of fertility. Position of Cape Finisterre on the Iberian Peninsula Cape Finisterre (Spanish: Cabo Finisterre; Galician: Cabo Fisterra) is a rock-bound peninsula in the uttermost west of Galicia, Spain. ...

Culture

Every Easter there is a local festival featuring the Christ of the Golden Beard.

Camiño de Santiago, Fisterra Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (768x1024, 475 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Cape Finisterre Fisterra ... Location map of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia Santiago de Compostela (also Saint James of Compostela) is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia. ...

Pilgrim's boot sculpture in Fisterra Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 355 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Cape Finisterre Fisterra ...

Fisterra lighthouse Image File history File links Fisterra. ...

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A 360 degree view from the Fisterra lighthouse
Picture Gallery of Fisterra

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Nickname: Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Concello de ArzÃºa Location Location of ArzÃºa within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 155. ... Nickname: Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: ? Location Location of A BaÃ±a within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 98. ... Nickname: Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Concello de Bergondo Location Location of Bergondo within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 32. ... Betanzos is a town in northwest Spain, in the province of A CoruÃ±a, in the Autonomous region of Galicia (population 12,575 [2002]). The town is located in a fertile valley close to the Athlantic Ocean, and it has one of the best preserved old quarters in Galicia. ... Nickname: Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of Boimorto within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 82. ... Nickname: Boiro Motto: Official website: Concello de Boiro website Location Location of Boiro within Galicia Government Parroquias 8 Alcalde (Mayor) XosÃ© Deira TriÃ±anes (BNG) Geographical characteristics Area Total kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population Total (2004) 18. ... Nickname: BoqueixÃ³n Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of BoqueixÃ³n within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population ? Total (2004) 4337 (INE) Density /kmÂ² Latitude Longitude Time zone CET (UTC+1) Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2) BoqueixÃ³n is a municipality... Nickname: BriÃ³n Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of BriÃ³n within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population ? 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Nickname: Carballo Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Flag Seal Nickname: CariÃ±o Location Location of CariÃ±o within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area City 47. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: ? Location Situation of Carnota within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area Total kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population Total (2005) ? (INE) Metro area {{{population_metro}}} Density ?/kmÂ² Density {{{population_density_mi2}}}/miÂ² Latitude ? Longitude ? Coordinates Elevation m Time zone CET (UTC+1) Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2... Nickname: Motto: Official website: ? Location Situation of Carral within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area Total kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population Total (2005) ? (INE) Metro area {{{population_metro}}} Density ?/kmÂ² Density {{{population_density_mi2}}}/miÂ² Latitude ? Longitude ? 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Nickname O Pino Location Location of O Pino within Galicia Government Parroquias Alcalde (Mayor) Geographical characteristics Area - City - Land - Water 133 kmÂ² ? kmÂ² ? kmÂ² Population - City (2004) - Density 4,940 37. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Nickname: Ponteceso Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of Ponteceso within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 92. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Pontedeume Location Location of Pontedeume within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area City 29. ... Flag Seal Nickname: As Pontes de GarcÃa RodrÃguez Location Location of As Pontes de GarcÃa RodrÃguez within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area City 249. ... Nickname: O Son Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Image:Situacion Porto do Son. ... Rianxo is a port town in Galicia, Spain, in the province of A CoruÃ±a. ... Santa UxÃa de Ribeira is the capital of the region of Barbanza, in the province of A CoruÃ±a, Galicia, Spain . ... Nickname: Rois Motto: Official website: Location Location of Rois within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area Total 93 kmÂ² Land ? kmÂ² Water ? kmÂ² Population Total (2004) 5,122 (INE) Metro area {{{population_metro}}} Density 55. ... Nickname Sada Location Location of Sada within Galicia Government Parroquias Carnoedo (Santo AndrÃ©), MeirÃ¡s (San MartiÃ±o), Mondego (San XiÃ¡n), MosteirÃ³n (San Nicolao), Osedo (San XiÃ¡n), Sada (Santa MarÃa), SoÃ±eiro (San XiÃ¡n), Veigue (Santa Comba) Alcalde RamÃ³n RodrÃguez Ares Geographical characteristics... Image:Escudo Sada. ... Nickname: Santa Comba Location Location of Santa Comba within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area Total 204. ... Location map of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia Santiago de Compostela (also Saint James of Compostela) is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia. ... Nickname: Santiso Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of Santiso within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 67. ... As Somozas , is a City Council of Ferrolterra in North-western Spain in the province of A CoruÃ±a, in the autonomous community of Galicia. ... Nickname Touro Location Location of Touro within Galicia Government Parroquias 19 Alcalde (Mayor) Ignacio Codesido Barreiro Geographical characteristics Area - Total - Land - Water 115. ... Nickname: Trazo Motto: Official website: Location Location of Trazo within Galicia Government Parroquias Alcalde (Mayor) Geographical characteristics Area Total 101. ... Nickname: Val do Dubra Motto: Official website: Location Location of Val do Dubra within Galicia Government Parroquias Alcalde (Mayor) Geographical characteristics Area Total 109. ... Image:Escudo ValdoviÃ±o. ... Nickname: Vilarmaior Location of Vilarmaior within Galicia Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) Area - City ? kmÂ² - Land ? kmÂ² - Water ? kmÂ² Population - City (2005) ?(INE) - Density ?/kmÂ² Time zone CET (UTC+1) CET (UTC+2) Website: http://vilarmaior. ... Nickname: Vilasantar Location of Vilasantar within Galicia Parroquias Alcalde (Mayor) Area - City 59,36 kmÂ² - Land ? kmÂ² - Water ? kmÂ² Population - City (2004) 1. ... Nickname: Vimianzo Motto: Official website: Location Location of Vimianzo within Galicia Government Parroquias 14 Alcalde (Mayor) Alejandro RodrÃguez Lema Geographical characteristics Area Total 188. ... Nickname: Zas Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Location Location of Zas within Galicia Government Parroquias ? Alcalde (Mayor) ? (?) Geographical characteristics Area 133. ...

edit	List of the Spanish Costas:
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	Fisterra is part of the province of A Coruña and constitutes the most western part of the Galician coast, where the Costa de Morte ends and Rías Baixas begin.
	Fisterra is composed by the urban center of the "villa" and Duio and Sardiñeiro tows.
	Fisterra I composed by a population amounting to 2.956 inhabitants concentrated in the urban area of the "villa", and by the parishes Duio and Sardiñeiro, where the rest of the population is distributed, totalling 5.295 inhabitants.

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	A trip to Fisterra and the Costa da Morte is, for its historical and geographical significance, a rite not to be missed by all of those who visit Galicia, surprising them with true discoveries in the form of landscapes and monuments.
	Fisterra is at the end of many roads, including the pilgrim’s road of Santiago which extends as far as here to satisfy the last rites of pilgrimage, by finally reaching the place where the sun sets in order to be reborn, as a symbol of the renewal of life.
	Fisterra, Finisterre, Finis Terrae, is a territory marked by finality, by sundown, by limit, and is also the final destiny of the Camino de Santiago, which must be reached in order to begin one’s return.

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