Garita de Herbeira
Cedeira, Spain
A stone lookout at about 615 m on the Serra da Capelada, among the highest sea cliffs in mainland Europe. The ridge road is narrow, with free-roaming horses and cattle; low cloud often hides the view.
The Garita de Herbeira is a stone watchtower on the highest point of the Serra da Capelada, right on the cliff edge between Cedeira and Cariño. Depending on the source, the Vixía Herbeira cliffs drop 613 to 621 m to the Atlantic and are regarded as the highest sea cliffs in continental Europe; the viewpoint itself lies at around 615 m. The lookout post was established in the 18th century, the present building dates from 1805 and was restored in 2003. The DP-2205 road links Cariño, Cedeira and San Andrés de Teixido and runs along the cliffs at their highest point. Semi-wild horses and cattle live in the Capelada.
Visit the viewpoint on clear days, ideally in the evening for sunset; in fog the trip is hardly worthwhile. The 25 km “Ruta de los Miradores” links several viewpoints between Cariño and Cedeira.
- Nearest town
- Cedeira, Spain
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.7235, -7.9458
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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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Campsites nearby
- Camper Park A FrouxeiraMotorhome stopover20 km from Garita de HerbeiraMotorhomesWi-Fi
- A Frouxeira Camping ParkMotorhome stopover20 km from Garita de HerbeiraMotorhomesWi-Fi
- ValdoviñoCampsite20 km from Garita de HerbeiraTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping A LagoaCampsite21 km from Garita de HerbeiraCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Área de Autocaravanas de San SadurniñoMotorhome stopover24 km from Garita de HerbeiraMotorhomes
- Camping FontesínCampsite24 km from Garita de Herbeira
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Garita de Herbeira?
Garita de Herbeira is in Cedeira, Spain, at GPS 43.7235, -7.9458. It is about 29 km from Viveiro.
Can you camp near Garita de Herbeira?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camper Park A Frouxeira, about 20 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Garita de Herbeira?
Garita de Herbeira is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rías Altas: A Coruña to the cliffs of Herbeira and Cabo Ortegal.
What is there to see near Garita de Herbeira?
Places worth a stop nearby: San Andrés de Teixido (3 km), Cabo Ortegal (8 km), Tower of Hercules (53 km) and Praia das Catedrais (66 km).
When is the best time to visit Garita de Herbeira?
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)