Finisterre, Spain
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Finisterre

Location: 42°54' N, 9°15' W

Anchorages:

Immediately east of the breakwater outside of the commercial channel;  beware of shoal areas near shore with rocks

Marinas:

None and no floating dock to land a dinghy

Cruiser Amenities:

None;  good dockside "restaurants"

Attractions:

Hike to Finisterre lighthouse.  The cape is a marine landmark and should not be missed!

Photo Essay

The approach around Cape Finisterre:  rocky, desolate terrain

The picturesque harbor behind the breakwater

The traditional method of docking;  fishing boats are hauled up the ramp on trailers with wheels

The very busy Finisterre harbor:  note the colorful boats and SHIBUMI in the distance

The town church

Designation for the town church

Bank or other commercial area live beneath homes

Palm trees at 43°!

Winding, twisting streets

Local beach and diving wall:  "I dare you to dive off the wall!"

Local beach

Fort structure where seagull succeeded in bombing Chris's pants!

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