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.
- Nearest town
- Cedeira, Spain
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.7235, -7.9458
- Editor's pick
- ★
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
- 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)