Asociación de Turismo da Costa da Morte

We continue with the interviews to the town councils with the Town Council of Laxe. Laxe is located in the northwest of Galicia, at the western end of the Bergantiños region, in the heart of the Costa da Morte.

Laxe is closely linked to the sea and still preserves its agricultural and fishing past. 

Today we show you the town council from the point of view of Raquel lema, Concelleira de Comercio, Hostalería e Turismo. Here are the best answers:

What feelings does Costa da Morte arouse in you? What does it mean to you?

There are several feelings, from tranquillity, peace, satisfaction, joy, freedom... Costa da Morte for me is a privilege.

Three reasons to discover it

Its beaches, its cultural, landscape and historical heritage and its gastronomy.

What time of the year do you like Costa da Morte the most and why?

Costa da Morte is enchanting in all seasons, but summer makes it unique and brilliant. 

For tourists who come to visit you outside the summer season, what experiences are not to be missed?

• The hiking trails PR-G Laxe-Punta Ínsua, PR-G Laxe-Traba.
• The hiking routes in the Penedos de Pasarela and Traba.
• The cultural performances in the season of Autumn-Winter.

In addition to the Playa de los Cristales, what other places or experiences are not to be missed?

• The beaches of Laxe, Soesto and Traba.
• The foam furna.
• The stone of lovers.
• The sunset at the Statue of Waiting, near the lighthouse of Laxe.
• The views from Monte Cornaceiras.
• The three BIC' S, the church of Santa María de la Atalaia, the church of Santiago de Traba and the Vidal photographic archive in the Museum of the Sea in Laxe.
• 17 August The Shipwreck of Laxe declared a festival of tourist interest in Galicia.
• Holy Week with the Holy Burial.
• Patron saint festivities.
• The Miracles of Traba.
• The Day of the Rock.
• The old quarter.
• Hotels, hostels and rural tourism houses, bungalows.
• The 15th century altarpiece of the Resurrection of Santa María de la Atalaia.
• Galicia in general, and Costa da Morte in particular, are synonymous with good food, any recommendations of typical dishes to discover Laxe through the palate?
• Fresh seafood from our estuary, meat and sweets (one of them is the sweet omelette).

What do your visitors tell you? What do they like most about their stay in Laxe and about Costa da Morte?

The visitors to our town council tell us that it is a town with tourist charm and that it is worth discovering. It is a welcoming village with beautiful beaches and fine sand. With excellent raw material and good quality, they are proud to be able to spend the summer on one of the best urban beaches in Galicia.

Your three favourite beaches in Costa da Morte, why those, and for lovers of surfing and other nautical-sports activities?

Laxe, Soesto and Traba beaches, for surfing, kitesurfing and kayaking lovers. Because they are beaches that lend themselves to the activity in an open sea area and others in more secluded sandy areas.

For those who love hiking... Which one do you recommend in your municipality? And which is your favourite in Costa da Morte?

PR-G 70, PR-G 114, which are the hiking routes of the council and the Penedos de Pasarela and Traba.

What place do you think is the great unknown in Costa da Morte but has a great interest or potential?

It has a great variety. A selection of natural spaces, pazos, mills, churches, heritage, festivals, gastronomy, waterfalls, islands, beaches.... wonderful spaces in which it is worth getting lost, coming, getting to know, and enjoying our charm.

Where do we find the best sunset?

At the Espera statue, near the lighthouse and on the wild beaches of the open sea, such as Soessto and Traba.