Finisterra Inlet

Rebel Pilgrim

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June 27th 2006
I´m at the end of the world - or rather that´s what they used to think! Finisterra (Land´s End) is perched on the most western point of the European continent - it´s also the last port of call for pilgrims who think that reaching Santiago just wasn´t enough - another 3 days of walking (or 4 .5 hours of cycling) will find you in this idylic fishing village watching the sun set over the Atlant ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Cape Finisterre

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more