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Mar de Ardora in Costa da Morte
When the ocean lights up under the stars There are nights when the Costa da Morte seems to defy all logic. The sea remains silent, the wind barely stirs, and suddenly each wave begins to emit an intense blue glow. The foam sparkles, footprints on the sand leave a trail of light, and the water seems to have transformed into a starry sky. It is the Sea of Ardora , one of the most amazing natural phenomena that can be seen on the coasts of Galicia and an experience that remains
Rafa Varela
4 days ago4 min read


Anllóns Estuary: natural soul of Costa da Morte
Where the river meets the ocean and time seems to stand still Ila Tiñosa y playa de A Barra, en la desembocadura de Rio Anllóns. Some places impress with their spectacular beauty. Others impress with the silence that invites you to pause. The Anllóns estuary belongs to this second category. Located between Ponteceso, Cabana de Bergantiños, and Balarés beach, this natural area is one of the most valuable and least-known landscapes on the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death). Here,
Rafa Varela
7 days ago4 min read


The hands that give life to Costa da Morte.
Trades, tradition and people who keep the soul of the territory alive. Some places are remembered for their landscapes, while others remain in our memory because of the people who live there. Costa da Morte embodies both. The ocean, the lighthouses, the beaches and the cliffs create an unmistakable landscape, but its true identity has been built thanks to generations of men and women who learned to live to the rhythm set by the sea and the land. Long before this territory bec
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Jun 266 min read


Monte Branco: the white dune that inspired Eduardo Pondal in the heart of the Costa da Morte
Some places surprise you with their beauty. Others, moreover, have the ability to tell stories. Monte Branco belongs to this second category. Located in the municipality of Ponteceso, facing the Corme e Laxe estuary, this unique natural enclave offers one of the most striking landscapes in Galicia: an immense slope of white sand rising above the Atlantic, which, for generations, has been part of the soul of the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death). Located at the foot of Monte Bra
Rafa Varela
Jun 144 min read


The best beaches of Costa da Morte near Hotel Balarés: local guide with the best kept secrets
Discover the best beaches of the Costa da Morte, according to locals. Pristine, wild, and little-known beaches on Galicia's most authentic coastline. There's a Costa da Morte that doesn't appear in travel guides. A coastline that tourists pass by on their way to Carnota or Fisterra, unaware that right here, between Ponteceso and Cabana de Bergantiños, lies a part of Galicia's wildest, most intimate, and most genuinely Atlantic coast. We know it because we were born and raised
Rafa Varela
Jun 37 min read


Costa da Morte: a few brushstrokes of one of the most authentic landscapes of Galicia
Roncudo Lighthouse We're launching our blog with a glimpse into our region. Because there are places you visit and places you experience. Costa da Morte belongs to this second category. Located on the Atlantic coast of Galicia, this stretch of coastline is much more than a destination of beaches and spectacular landscapes. It is a territory where the ocean sets the rhythm of life, where nature retains a wild beauty difficult to find elsewhere in Europe, and where tradition an
Rafa Varela
Jun 23 min read


Our breakfast, recognized as the Best Boutique Hotel Breakfast in Spain at Madrid Fusion 2026
In January of this year, we received the award for Best Boutique Hotel Breakfast in Spain 2026 at Madrid Fusión, before an overwhelming cast of finalists and by decision of the jury presided over by José Carlos Capel. A few months later, we looked back to analyze the award and what it meant for this small project. Besides the enormous satisfaction for our entire team and the impetus to continue working from this little corner of the Costa da Morte, it has undoubtedly been a t
Rafa Varela
Jun 23 min read
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