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Duration
6 days
Activities
  • self guided walk
Accommodation
  • 5 nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs
Meals
  • 4 Dinners
  • 5 Breakfasts

Price

$790USD

 
 

Overview

Trip Code: CT8

Trip highlights


  • The pilgrim's first glimpse of the sea
  • Walking through the peaceful mountain landscapes of Galicia
  • Enjoying the views from the lighthouse at Cape Finisterre
  • Celebrating the end of the camino with fellow hikers and pilgrims

Having reached the Cathedral of Santiago and experienced the Pilgrims Mass, there is often a desire by pilgrims to continue their Camino journey to the sea. Cape Finisterre is a symbolic destination as it was historically considered the edge of the known world. It welcomes pilgrims with impressive panoramic views of the coastline.

The option is available to continue to Muxía, famous for its sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin of the Boat.

Trip Grading

moderate

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Traveller Rating

 

Make your own way to the first hotel in Santiago. You are free to explore the town, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the Old Town and be sure to visit the famed Cathedral.

Meals:  Nil

Leaving Santiago's cathedral behind you, the walk starts downhill to the pretty hamlet of Ponte Maceira straddling the river Tambre. From the stone bridge over the river, the trail continues to the medieval village of Negreira. Distance 22km/13.2mi

Meals:  B,D

You will appreciate the rural Galician landscape on today's long journey through agricultural regions. You will pass a number of small villages and churches on the way to your accommodation in the small township of Olveiroa. Note: An optional morning (9am) taxi transfer is available to reduce the walking distance by 10km/6.2mi, to 7hrs. Should be requested at time of booking or alternatively you can arrange it locally yourselves, the cost is approx EUR22. Distance 34km/21.3mi

Meals:  B,D

Today's path leads you through the mountains to your first exhilarating views of the sea. You then follow the trail downhill to the coastal village of Cee, and the old town of Corcubion nearby. Distance 21km/13.1mi

Meals:  B,D

Today you will pass many beaches of fine sand and even walk along the beach itself on the way in to the fishing village of Finisterre. From here, continue to the cape and the lighthouse, the perfect place to stop and contemplate the beauty that surrounds you at the 'end of the earth'. Stay overnight in charming accommodation overlooking the Atlantic. Distance 14km/8.7mi

Meals:  B,D

Trip concludes after breakfast. There is an optional Muxia extension - supplement applies: In this case the walk today from Fisterra heads towards San Martino de Duio and passes several hamlets with religious architecture of Romanesque origin and through rural landscapes. You arrive at Punta do Rostro and continue to Lires, where you stay overnight (approx 14km/8.75mi). The next morning (day 7) walk from Lires up to As Aférroas with views to the coast. Continue through Lourido Beach to Muxía (approx 16km.10mi), the final destination of the Camino. Trip concludes on arrival in Muxia. We can arrange an afternoon private transfer from Muxia to Santiago, or book the night's accommodation in Muxia (extra cost applies for these services).

Meals:  B


Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.
On self guided trips, actual route information provided before departure will be more detailed.


Inclusions

  • 5 breakfasts (6 breakfasts with extension to Muxia), 4 dinners (no dinner in Santiago, 5 dinners with extension to Muxia): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.
  • 5 (or 6 with Muxia extension) nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities
  • Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX
  • Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
  • Pilgrim Passport
  • Emergency Hotline

  • Travel to Santiago and from Finisterre (or Muxia if you book with the extension)
  • Meals not listed as included, drinks
  • Travel insurance - mandatory
  • Guide – this is a self guided walking holiday
  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
  • Entrance fees not listed as included
  • Transfers not listed as included
  • Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
  • Optional taxi transfer on day 3 for 10km to shorten the days walk to 20km
  • Optional Muxia extension (supplement applies) - see day 6 of the itinerary. Extension inclusions: one night's accommodation in Lires with breakfast & luggage transfer. Concludes on arrival in Muxia
  • Luggage transfer from Finisterre (or Muxia if booking with the extension) back to Santiago
  • Excess luggage
  • Items of a personal nature

Grading

moderate  

The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 16-31km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.


Departure dates

Daily from 1 Mar to 1 Nov

Notes

Note:
Optional Muxia extension available: walk via Lires to Muxía - supplement applies.
Note:
On day 3 an optional transfer is available for the first 10km to shorten the days walk. To be requested in advance to be included, otherwise must be booked and paid for locally.
Note:
Other dates are available on request. Supplements may apply outside the main season due to additional charges for luggage transfers and hotel closures (transfers may be required to confirm your booking). Departures in November to February are likely to experience wetter and colder conditions than at other times. It can be a magical time to experience the Camino, with fewer people and more local encounters, but the walking day is shorter.

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Priceper person from

$790USD

Options & Supplements*
  • Optional transfer day 3 from Negeira (10km) - per transfer (1-4ppl)USD$29
  • Excess luggage (per piece, max 20kg in weight) - 7days to MuxiaUSD$110
  • Muxía extension - twin shareUSD$160
  • Muxia extension - singleUSD$190
  • Single Supplement - 6 dayUSD$250
  • Solo Traveller Supplement - 6 dayUSD$270
*Prices listed are per person

Frequently Asked Questions

The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 14 and 24km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

There are many bars and cafes at various points along the trail where you can stop and fill up on a slice of Spanish Tortilla, or a bocadillo. These spots will also have facilities you can use if you're buying something, and will often be happy to refill your water bottle.

Card is accepted is most places, but please be aware that some individual bars or cafes may be cash only. You will also find along the way some special stamps offered for donations - it is worthwhile having some coins handy for these.

In order to secure your place on the trip we recommend you book as soon as you are ready. Bookings open for the following year in mid September.

We are able to cater for gluten free diets, however at times, choices are limited. Breakfasts served at the hotels are generally continental style and we suggest bringing your own gluten free breads or cereals. We also recommend bringing your own snacks. Generally in Europe it is quite easy to purchase gluten free foods from supermarkets and shops, but can be harder in restaurants.

This trip can be booked from 1 February to 15 November. The summer months tend to be busy months on the Camino Trail and the weather can be quite hot. In our experience starting the trip in late April or May, or from September to early October, is the best time to travel. The trail is less busy and the weather is cooler. Galicia experiences rain year round.

The Pilgrim's Passport or 'Credencial' is included on this trip and you will receive one locally. The Pilgrim's Passport makes a great souvenir and way to track your walk. You can ask to have your Pilgrim's Passport stamped at churches, your hotels and many other places along the route.

The Compostela is a certificate of completion of the Camino de Santiago and you must walk at least the last 100km into Santiago to receive it. As such you would not receive the certificate at the conclusion of this trip, however you should absolutely still fill your Pilgrim's Passport with stamps as this will become a great memory of your trip.

The Camino Trail is exceptionally well waymarked, with yellow arrows and markers used frequently throughout the route. It is nearly impossible to get lost on this walk.

It is possible to book an extra night at any of the hotels we use which would allow you to have a rest day. However, this does need to be advised at the time of booking.


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