Cabo Ortegal
Cariño, Spain
The cape where the Atlantic meets the Bay of Biscay, with a small lighthouse and the jagged Aguillóns rocks offshore. A short paved road ends at a car park by the lighthouse; watch for dolphins and gannets.
- Nearest town
- Cariño, Spain
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.7710, -7.8697
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
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
- Motorhome stopover · CedeiraMotorhome stopover4 km from Cabo OrtegalMotorhomesFree
- Motorhome stopover · CedeiraMotorhome stopover9 km from Cabo OrtegalMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · ViveiroMotorhome stopover21 km from Cabo OrtegalMotorhomesFree
- Avenida Martín Ledesma - ViveiroMotorhome stopover25 km from Cabo Ortegal · 8 pitchesMotorhomesFree
- Área de Autocaravanas de ViveiroMotorhome stopover25 km from Cabo Ortegal · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Camping ViveiroCampsite25 km from Cabo OrtegalTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cabo Ortegal?
Cabo Ortegal is in Cariño, Spain, at GPS 43.7710, -7.8697. It is about 19 km from Cedeira.
Can you camp near Cabo Ortegal?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Avenida Martín Ledesma - Viveiro, about 25 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cabo Ortegal?
Cabo Ortegal 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 Cabo Ortegal?
Places worth a stop nearby: Garita de Herbeira (8 km), San Andrés de Teixido (11 km), Tower of Hercules (61 km) and Praia das Catedrais (62 km).
When is the best time to visit Cabo Ortegal?
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)