Ézaro waterfall
Dumbría, Spain
The Xallas river drops about 40 m over granite straight into the sea bay, one of the few European rivers to end in a waterfall. Flow depends on the dam upstream; the viewing boardwalk and car park are free.
The Fervenza do Ézaro, in the municipality of Dumbría, is where the Río Xallas plunges into the sea. The river is about 65 km long, and over its last stretch it drops 155 m. The height of the fall is given as more than 30 m. A reservoir upstream dried up the waterfall in 1986; after an agreement in 2000 the sluice gates were opened at set times, and since April 2011 a minimum ecological flow has kept water running over the fall permanently.
The flow is greatest in winter because of the rainfall. Above the falls, the Mirador de Ézaro looks out over the Atlantic, Cape Finisterre, Monte Pindo and the Lobeiras Islands; the road up is very steep. Check road and flow conditions before you go (as of October 2026).
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- Dumbría, Spain
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.9105, -9.1250
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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- Cámping Ruta FinisterreCampsite9 km from Ézaro waterfallTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Área de Autocaravanas da Picota (Mazaricos)Motorhome stopover11 km from Ézaro waterfallMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Autocaravanas de FisterraMotorhome stopover11 km from Ézaro waterfall · 30 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Cámping da VougaCampsite17 km from Ézaro waterfall · 68 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Punta BatudaCampsite22 km from Ézaro waterfallTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Lago MarCampsite22 km from Ézaro waterfallTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ézaro waterfall?
Ézaro waterfall is in Dumbría, Spain, at GPS 42.9105, -9.1250. It is about 11 km from Fisterra.
Can you camp near Ézaro waterfall?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nidos de Carnota, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ézaro waterfall?
Ézaro waterfall is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Costa da Morte: Galicia’s coast of shipwrecks.
What is there to see near Ézaro waterfall?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hórreo de Carnota (10 km), Cape Finisterre (12 km), Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca (24 km) and Cabo Vilán lighthouse (29 km).
When is the best time to visit Ézaro waterfall?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)