Ézaro Waterfall
Fervenza do Ézaro
One of the rare places in Europe where a river waterfall plunges straight into the sea. Water pours down a granite cliff from Monte Pindo, and it is a classic stop on the Death Coast day trip.
Ézaro Waterfall is where the Xallas River drops about 40 m down a granite cliff at the top of Monte Pindo and pours straight into the Ézaro inlet. It is said to be the only river waterfall in Europe that flows directly into the sea. Because of a hydroelectric plant upstream, the flow varies with scheduled water releases. On summer weekends there are often timed releases and night light shows (check the local government announcements for times). A viewing trail beside the car park climbs further to a lookout with views of the waterfall and the bay. It is about 20 km from Finisterre and is usually visited on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (water release times vary)
Nearby sights
- Cape Finisterre
- Muxía
- Padrón
- Alameda Park
- Hostal dos Reis Católicos
- Praza do Obradoiro
- Convent of San Francisco
- Colexio de Fonseca