PUNTA RONCUDO

Civil
6279

Location

Ponteceso - A Coruña

Coordinates:
43º 16' 29.5" N - 8º 59' 26.5" W

Description

Located a small distance from the population centre is Cape O Roncudo. It takes its name from the roaring sound of the waves as they crash against the rocks (roncar = to roar). For the vessels that pass through these treacherous waters, negotiating the channel round this promontory is a risky business, despite the presence of a guiding lighthouse. The barnacles found off these cliffs are rightfully renowned world-wide for their flavour and size. Their collection is strictly regulated to prevent exhausting this resource which provides a living for many families in the region.
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