Why is Finisterre called the end of the world?

English German

Category: Camino de Santiago

English German

Cape Finisterre derives from the Latin finis terrae, meaning “end of the earth”. As in Roman times, it was believed to be the most western point of the Iberian peninsula and the end of the world. Although the most western point is the Portugues Cabo da Roca…

English German

Did you find this FAQ helpful?
Thumbs Up Icon 13
Thumbs Down Icon 0

English German

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *