Cee stands at the head of the Ría de Corcubión, where pilgrims reach the coast after crossing inland Galicia. Historically a fishing and trading port, the town retains narrow streets, small squares and traditional stone houses behind its waterfront. Its maritime past included whaling, commemorated by a bronze whale-tail sculpture in the Praza do Concello.
Between Cee and Corcubión, the waymarked Camino takes a longer route through inland streets, including a short climb. A shorter, flatter alternative follows the waterfront past Praia da Concha and continues along the coastal road into Corcubión.
What to see in Cee
Igrexa de Santa María da Xunqueira
The church retains a medieval Gothic chancel, but much of the building was reconstructed after French troops set it alight in April 1809. The fire destroyed two altarpieces by Cee-born architect Domingo Antonio de Andrade, who designed the Baroque remodelling of Santiago Cathedral's Torre da Berenguela.
According to local legend, an image of the Virgin Mary was found among the rushes near the shore after a ship sought refuge from a storm, giving rise to the name Xunqueira (reedbed). The original image was destroyed in 1809 and replaced in 1812.
Where to stay in Cee
