Camino de Santiago de Finisterre to Muxia in 8 days

Explore the historic quarter in Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the 3 great pilgrimage centres of Christianity, along with Jerusalem and Rome. Tour the place where, according to tradition, the remains of Santiago the Apostle rest.

Get to know Plaza de Cervantes and the Plaza da Inmaculada until you reach the Plaza del Obradoiro, where you can visit the imposing and artistic cathedral, dedicated to Santiago the Apostle.

Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

Leave the capital of Galicia on Pazo de Raxoi street, where the former Town Hall is located. Descend along the Costa do Cano towards Ponte Sarela, where one of Santiago's most charming river walks begins. Walk to the River Sarela and take a wooded path to Carballal, in a square crossed by the pilgrim towpath. 

Climb Mount Vilarino to Quintans, then take the ancient road to the River Roxos towards Alto do Vento. Cross the medieval Agua Pesada Bridge, where you start the hardest climb of the day to the Alto do Mar de Ovellas, and head towards the Roman Bridge in Ponte Maceira, before reaching Negreira, on the banks of the River Tambre.

Overnight in Negreira

Start the longest section on the route amid oak forests and natural landscapes. Cross the Avenida de Santiago and descend along the old Camino Real to the Chapel of San Mauro, which connects with the Pazo de Coton, a majestic medieval construction. 

Climb up to the River Barcala and enter the small village of Zas, then cross the valley of A Barcala and climb to A Pena, where you can visit the Church of San Mamede Piaxe, before ascending to Cornovo. 

Although it is no longer possible to cover the historic climb to Mount Aro, you can go around it and descend with beautiful panoramas of the Fervenza Reservoir and the Xallas valleys. Go to Ponte Olveiroa and reach Olveiroa, a quiet village that preserves its medieval layout on its streets and in its buildings.

Overnight in Olveiroa

Take the paved road to the Castrelo Reservoir and then the path up Mount Sino. Admire the views over the River Xallas and the spectacular Ezaro Waterfall at the mouth of the river.

Ascend to Logoso, a small hamlet at the foot of Mount Castelo and then go to the village of Hospital, where, according to legend, the Vaker or Hospital monster who abducted and devoured the pilgrims was hiding. 

Soon you will see the coastal strip of the Costa da Morte, which owes its name to the numerous shipwrecks that occurred in the area and, in the distance, the legendary Cape Finisterre. Descend to Caminos Chans and by Calle Sacramento, you reach Cee, where you can visit La Concha Beach, the Church of Santa Maria de Xunqueira or the Fernando Blanco Museum.

Overnight in Cee

Start the route with a walk by the sea, overlooking the cliffs and beaches of O Rostro or Carnota. Discover the shrines, such as Virxe da Barca de Muxia; its giant horreos like those in Lira or Carnota; and the various fishing villages surrounding the Costa da Morte. 

Cross the beach at Cee to the town of Corcubion and its old town, declared a historical-artistic site. Border the coast, descend to Langosteria Beach, and visit the Church of Santa Maria das Areas, before crossing Finisterre towards the lighthouse.  

You will have come to the so-called "Finis terrae", a name given to this place by the Romans as the "end of the world", as they considered it the westernmost point on Earth. You can, like the other pilgrims who finish the road, burn your clothes and boots and throw the ashes into the sea as a gesture of purification.

Overnight in Finisterre

Start today's route bordering the coast until you reach Escaselas. Later, you will tour the villages of San Salvador and Buxan, very close to the latter, Praia do Rostro where two of the three largest shipwrecks on the Costa da Morte have occurred. 

Then you will arrive at the Variante do Rostro, where you will have beautiful panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean. Pass through Canosa, and you will start the descent towards Lires, a small village where you can visit the Church of San Estevo de Lires, the Lires Estuary or one of the beautiful beaches nearby.

Overnight in Lires

When you leave Lires, you will begin a ascent until you reach the River Castro and, a little later, you will find the villages of Baosilveiro and Frixe where you can get to know the Church of Santa Leocadia de Frixe.

After crossing villages such as Guisamonde, Morquintian and Figueroa, you will reach the road that heads towards the beach at Muxia. You will ascend to Facho de Lourido, where you can see a panoramic view of Cabo Vilan, Cabo Tourinan and Muxia.

Descend towards Xurarantes until you find the beautiful beaches in the fishing village of Muxia. Once there do not forget to visit the emblematic Virxe da Barca Sanctuary and the sacred stones, Pedra de Abalar and Pedra dos Cadris.

Overnight in Muxia

The best option to return is to take a bus to Santiago de Compostela, where you can take your next flight or enjoy the city.

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