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Church · Fisterra, Galicia
Igrexa de Santa María das Areas
Romanesque church from the 12th century, with Gothic chapels, on the camino to cabo Fisterra, which houses the image of the Santo Cristo de Fisterra and is a stop for pilgrims.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Igrexa de Santa María das Areas
The church of Santa María das Areas is the parish church of Fisterra and stands at the foot of the monte do cabo, above Corveiro beach, on the path between the village and the lighthouse. It may have been built over an ancient castrejo settlement. Its foundation is attributed to the family of the counts of Traba, and a 1199 document mentions the church of Santa María of the end of the earth.
The first phase of construction dates to the 12th century, in Romanesque style, and from that period remain the central nave and parts of the old portico. In the 14th and 15th centuries Gothic elements were added, such as the Chapel of the Carmo, the high altar and the baptistery, with ribbed vaults.
Inside is the image of the Santo Cristo de Fisterra, much venerated on the Costa da Morte, which according to tradition arrived by sea.
The church and the monte, with the hermitage of San Guillerme, form a historic ensemble protected since 1985.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 20 minutes.
Best time
In the morning or afternoon, on the way to the cabo; check schedules before you go.
How to get there
It is on the cabo road, about 1 km from the village, on the way to the lighthouse.
Tip
Stop at the church on the way to the cabo: it's on the route and is the last stop for pilgrims before the lighthouse.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igrexa de Santa María das Areas
What is in the church of Santa María das Areas?
The image of the Santo Cristo de Fisterra, Romanesque elements from the 12th century and Gothic chapels.
Where is the church?
On the road to the cape, about 1 km from the village of Fisterra.
Is the church old?
Yes, the first phase dates from the 12th century, with Gothic additions from the 14th and 15th centuries.