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The Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) to Finisterre is the only route that follows the Atlantic coast following the Finisterre Way (or “Camino de Finisterre” in Spanish), from Santiago to Finisterre, to the place known as “The End of the World”.
The Camino de Finisterre is even older than Christianity itself, and there is evidence that the pagans made their way to Finisterre on the Costa da Morte, where they believed that the sun died and the worlds of light and darkness came together. It was in that precise moment in which the sun died that the pagans prayed and made offerings of gratitude to their Gods.
Once we’ve arrived in Finisterre, we can continue on the route to the Virxe de Barca Sanctuary in Muxia, which is another traditional pilgrimage spot in a stunning location bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
Your trip begins in Santiago de Compostela, a vibrant city with an impressive old quarter. Santiago is considered to be a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Explore Santiago and its landmarks before embarking on your journey towards the “End of the World”.
Overnight: Santiago de Compostela
We will begin our walk on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela from the Praza do Obradoiro square. Along our path, we will pass through small towns and over ancient Roman bridges. Our destination for today is the medieval city of Negreira. We recommend leaving some time to visit Pazo do Coton, the country house belonging to the Coton family, and the chapel next door that is dedicated to San Mauro.
Length: 22 km
Overnight: Negreira
We continue the Camino along the side of a mountain and the River Barcala. As we make our way up to Mount Aro, we can enjoy excellent views of the Fervenza Reservoir before entering the wild Serra de Castelo and the River Xallas Valley.
Length: 33 km
Overnight: Olveiroa
From Olveiroa, we will continue along the Camino de Finisterre. From this point on, our path will follow the river bed to Logoso and we will pass by the Chapel of Nosa Senora. Then the trail will descend through the pine woods of Alto do Cruzeiro da Armada. From here we will be able to get a nice view of the sea.
Length: 19 km
Overnight: Cee
On our last day of the Camino, we will travel along a beautiful trail that borders the cliffs and coves of the coast. Our final destination is Cape Finisterre. From the lighthouse we can really appreciate the beautiful sunset.
Length: 16 km
Overnight: Finisterre
This is going to be our last day and we will be able to truly enjoy the Finisterre landscape. We can also decide to continue along the coast until arriving at Muxia. If you wish to continue to Muxía, please contact us.
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All the rooms you book with Santiago Ways to do the Camino de Santiago have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks on site the quality of all the accommodation offered in order for pilgrims to have a comfortable and unforgettable experience on the Camino de Santiago.
When working with quality accommodations with limited capacity, the exact name of the accommodation will be provided 30 days before the start of the Camino.
All accommodation on the Camino de Santiago is subject to availability. In case we can’t offer any of them due to lack of capacity, we’ll accommodate you in one of equal or better quality.
Single rooms are subject to availability. Reservations must be made in advance and come at an additional cost.
All our accommodation has been selected to ensure tranquillity, rest and enjoyment during your Camino de Santiago:
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Information pack for the Camino de Santiago.
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Extra night in Santiago.
Transfer from Finisterre / Muxia to Santiago (includes airport).
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In order to resolve pilgrims’ doubts, here we answer the questions that are most frequently asked when we receive your inquiries.
If you have any other questions, you can contact us and we will be happy to help you resolve all your enquiries.
Now, we will talk about another of the possible routes when doing the Camino de Santiago: The Camino de Santiago to Finisterre (in Galician, Fisterra).
However, for a series of details that we will reveal throughout this text, the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre is, among all of them, a very special experience both for the stretch itself and for the peculiarities of this pilgrimage.
As in Santiago Ways, we always want to offer you the best, we will give you all the necessary and relevant information to make your experience on the Camino de Santiago something unforgettable. You just need to enjoy it.
1.- The first reason to choose the Camino de Finisterre is that of its symbolism. Indeed, in antiquity and even with the discovery of America, this Cape was regarded as the end of the world.
That is why in the Middle Ages many pilgrims went there to contemplate what was considered the Earth’s abyss or the last point of continental earth that existed. Reliving the same feeling and following the footsteps of our predecessors is an incomparable experience.
2.- It is a route without overcrowding: especially if you have completed the Camino Frances , in which in some sections you will notice a large number of pilgrims, the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre can help you to “clear” a little.
This is an extension of the Camino de Santiago, which has asthe Galician capital as its starting point. So it is a good time to embark on a new route that is not too busy.
3.- The landscapes: One of the most powerful reasons to do the route from Santiago to Finisterre is to enjoy the landscapes that we will find along the way. Later in this article, we will specify to which places we refer, in particular, in the part of “Places that you cannot miss” on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre.
4.- It is a good time to reflect: for all the people who make the Camino de Santiago, regardless of the section or route you have chosen, there is a deep and philosophical sense that has to do with the effort made. This is not understood until it has been done at least once.
The Camino de Santiago is a path of great benefit to our existence that will bring us many memories. For this reason, the extension between Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre is a good time to dedicate some time for reflection and to think about what you have learned.
5.- Tranquillity: one of the most common aspects that complete the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre is the tranquillity along the entire route. This is due to its the quiet nature and the natural environments as we travel through it.
One of the reasons why the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre is so important is that it is the only one that does not end in the city of Santiago de Compostela, in fact, it begins there. This gives you a number of extra possibilities as a pilgrim.
To begin with, it must be said that many people use it, as we have said before, as an extension of the Camino de Santiago that they were doing through one of the many routes that the road offers. However, it is possible to do it in a different direction.
It is, in fact, the reason why many pilgrims who in one year complete the Camino to Santiago, decide the following one to start from there to the point where the known world ended in ancient times.
The Camino from Santiago to Finisterre, or to Muxia, which is a little further on, has a total length of 87km, or 120km if you go to Muxia. It is divided into four stages that we’ll detail later. On it, we will be able to continue with the same accreditation that we had previously without having to renew permissions.
In the case of those who want to start there directly, they can get their accreditation. The first shell is in the San Lourenzo Park, in the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Many pilgrims opt to complete this Camino backwards (from Finisterre or from Muxia to Santiago de Compostela) so along the way you can find people walking in the opposite direction to you.
It must be said that the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre has only one route and does not have different alternatives as happens with other trails. Indeed, this route is a kind of “epilogue” to the Camino de Santiago for any of the routes that end in Santiago de Compostela or for those who want to reach it from Finisterre.
So there is only one marked route, which does not mean that it is less interesting and beautiful than the others. So, to begin with, it has to be said that it has an incentive that others do not share: it runs along the spectacular Atlantic coast. From Santiago, we will arrive at what was known in ancient times as “The End of the World”.
So then, the Camino de Santiago a Finisterre has a total distance of 87km that are divided into 5 nights and 6 days. With Santiago Ways, the option to book breakfast and dinner or only breakfast is included. You can book all year round to enjoy this unforgettable experience.
So that you can have all the information possible to complete your Camino to Fisterra we enclose now the necessary maps with all the required information. They will be of great use both to organize the stages and to get to the idea of the great experience that awaits you and of all the sites that you will be get to know.
Stage map from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira
Stage map from Negreira to Olveiroa
Stage map from Olveiroa to Corcubion
Stage map from Corcubion to Finisterre
With the profile of the Camino, we refer to the difficulty that the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre has with respect to others, as well as of how its layout is according to the type of terrain and its elevations. To begin with, it must be said that this is a highly recommended route for everyone, regardless of their circumstances or age.
It is very simple, and has hardly any difficulty compared to other routes of the Camino de Santiago. So, it barely has any ups or downs and we can consider that, compared to the other alternatives, the road from Santiago to Fisterra is practically flat. It also has good infrastructure and there is no problem with the terrain in general.
Stage profile from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira
Stage profile from Negreira to Olveiroa
Stage profile from Olveiroa to Corcubion
Stage profile from Corcubion to Finisterre
Stage from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira
Stage from Negreira to Olveiroa
Stage from Olveiroa to Cee
Stage from Cee to Finisterre
Stage from Finisterre to Muxía
The approximate length of the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre is about 6 days, which can be extended by another 3 or 4 if you decide to extend it to Muxia. However, as we always say, the length of the Camino de Santiago is very relative: it all depends on what rhythm you want to take, how many stops you want to make and how much you want to stay and enjoy nature.
The ideal way is to do it is with us, as Santiago Ways has planned everything so that you will be able to enjoy the experience fully.
When it comes to doing the Camino de Santiago, we have to think clearly about the question of what season is best to choose. It must also be said that this depends on the taste of each person. In any case, we want to remind you that with Santiago Ways you can book at any time of the year to adapt to your own tastes.
However, there are some indications that we do want you to consider for different times of the year:
In spring, the weather can be unstable. Normally it will not be as cold as in winter, but there is always the risk of rain. Despite everything, if we go well-equipped for it, we could take advantage of this time of year to enjoy the natural surroundings that are all around us.
It is the most popular time to complete any route of the Camino de Santiago. In this sense, the route between Finisterre and Santiago de Compostela is no exception. It is true that it has the advantage of having compartively mild temperatures: In the north of Spain, and especially on this route, it is not hot because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Galicia’s latitude.
It is indeed a perfect time to escape from the very hot areas of the rest of Spain. The only drawback could be the question of accommodation as there is a greater influx of pilgrims. However, with Santiago Ways, this will always be under our control.
Autumn is another very interesting time to do the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre-Muxia. It is due to the great beauty in all places: in a large part, we will cross through natural environments with deciduous trees that will tint all the mountains and paths of spectacular yellow, brown and green colours. Completing the Camino from Santiago to Finisterre is always a great experience for all your senses.
Although it may seem that we are going to be very cold, the characteristics of this route make it ideal for a pilgrimage to Santiago during the winter . In fact, being close to the ocean, we will be able to benefit from the lower temperatures and, with it, continue knowing that frost will not appear.
There is always the risk of storms, but the flow of the route and the charm of the snow will be powerful incentives to go on.
We want to offer you a list of the most interesting places along the route of the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre. In this part, we will talk about the main places of interest, as well as the best hostels and cottages where to sleep and the best places to eat.
Ponte Maceira is a medieval-style village that has all the charm of the past and all the enchantment of an enclave with great importance for many centuries. It has mills and a bridge of great beauty that you cannot miss.
The Finisterre Lighthouse is one of the main attractions on this Camino from Santiago to Finisterre because of its emblematic design and the great satisfaction it gives you as you observe it. You can’t leave without taking pictures of it.
It is important to make clear that one of the greatest advantages that you will have when organizing the Camino de Santiago with Santiago Ways is that we offer you the best accommodation both for the quality of their facilities and for the care they offer you and the environment in which they are located.
Naturally, it is very important to eat well throughout our journey on the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre. Therefore, here we want to leave you with some recommendations on where you can eat to taste the best specialities of the area.
El Pirata: This seafood restaurant located in Finisterre is great value for money. You can enjoy the best seafood in this emblematic Galician area at an affordable price.
Etel and Pan: This new concept restaurant in Finisterre proposes us more select gastronomy, elaborated with gourmet products that will delight the most demanding of tastes.
Don Percebe: For those of you who search for a more “authentic” place to eat, we recommend the simple but very popular “Mr. Barnacle” restaurant.
Finally, we cannot finish this text without talking about what the origins of the emblematic route between Santiago and Finisterre are. It must be said that, contrary to what most people think, this route is not a recent one.
It is, in fact, one of the oldest and we can almost find its origins in the Roman era when it was travelled on for reasons very different from that of pilgrimages .
Apparently, there were several villages that considered Fisterra as the end of the Earth. That caused many of them to establish some temples here dedicated to the worship of the sun. Some say that it was Santiago himself who ordered that they be destroyed because they were cults that differed from Christianity.
Either way, the origin of this route has always been open and could be viewed as a good “pagan” contrast regarding the Christian purpose of the rest of the Camino de Santiago. That is another reason why the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre is so special at the end of the day.
And, since it is always better to know what others have said about us, we also want to share with you some opinions of other users who have completed the Camino from Santiago to Finisterre with Santiago Ways.
Here you can see all the stages of the Camino de Santiago.
In Santiago Ways, we will advise you on which route of the Camino de Santiago is the best fit for you.