Camino de Santiago to Finisterre in 6 days
Camino de Santiago to Finisterre in 6 days
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Explore this historical route, also called the Jacobean Extension, Camino a Finisterre or Epilogue to the Camino de Santiago which, unlike the other pilgrimage routes, is the only one that originates from, and does not finish, in the city of Santiago de Compostela.
It crosses the villages of Negreira, Olveiroa and Cee on the beautiful Costa da Morte, to Cape Finisterre, known as the "End of the World", a magical place with ancestral spiritual rites.
Complete the pilgrimage route by observing the "miracle of the sun". According to tradition, there, the legendary Ara Solis, the altar of sun worship was to be found, and where every afternoon, Roman legions arrived to see the star king hide behind the sea.
- Discover the village of Hospital, home to the Vaker or Monster of Hospital, devouring pilgrims.
- Explore the landscapes where the 19th-century Galician poet Rosalia de Castro grew up.
- Visit Corcubion and its old quarter, declared a historical-artistic site.
- Tour Olveiroa, one of the villages with the most granary stores per inhabitant, these are wooden constructions raised on four pillars to store grain.
- Watch the beautiful sunset and burn your walking clothes and shoes at Cape Finisterre.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Santiago de Compostela
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.
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
Hospedería San Martin Pinario
This historic monastery is the perfect place to relax in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, combining Galician tradition with maximum comfort.
Enjoy its rooms with private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a good breakfast.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 2 - Santiago de Compostela to Negreira 14 miles | 22 km
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.
Ascent: 319m (1,046ft) / Descent: 405m (1,328ft)
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.
Ascent: 319m (1,046ft) / Descent: 405m (1,328ft)
Overnight in Negreira
Casa Do Folgo
Enjoy a quiet and comfortable atmosphere in Negreira. The accommodation has public areas, including a terrace, restaurant and a beautiful garden where you can relax after a day of walking.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 3 - Negreira to Olveiroa 21 miles | 33 km
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.
Ascent: 548m (1,797ft) / Descent: 439m (1,440ft)
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.
Ascent: 548m (1,797ft) / Descent: 439m (1,440ft)
Overnight in Olveiroa
Casa Loncho
Located in Sahagun, it offers rooms with a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi.
The accommodation has a restaurant where you can taste typical cuisine.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 4 - Olveiroa to Cee 12 miles | 19 km
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.
Ascent: 171m (561ft) / Descent: 438m (1,437ft)
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.
Ascent: 171m (561ft) / Descent: 438m (1,437ft)
Overnight in Cee
Hotel Oca Insua Costa da Morte
Located in the centre of Cee's small fishing port. Relax in one of the rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, TV and free Wi-Fi.
Enjoy the on-site restaurant, specializing in products from the Galician estuaries.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 5 - Cee to Finisterre 10 miles | 16 km
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.
Ascent: 188m (616ft) / Descent: 165m (541ft)
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.
Ascent: 188m (616ft) / Descent: 165m (541ft)
Overnight in Finisterre
Hotel Rústico Prado da Viña
Located in natural surroundings in Finisterre, it features a terrace and a beautiful garden where you can relax.
The rooms have a private bathroom, TV, heating and free Wi-Fi.
*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.
Day 6 - Finisterre
For the return from Finisterre, you must take a bus to Santiago Airport.
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Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels and country cottages
- Daily Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Camino de Santiago pilgrim credential
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Assistance vehicle in case of emergency
- Travel insurance
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
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Extras
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
- Dinners
- Picnics
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & Transfers
We recommend flying to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). You will find 24 hour taxis at the airport, which will take you to the city center in only 15 minutes.
If you can not find flights to Santiago de Compostela, the second option is flying to A Coruña Airport (LCG). From A Coruña, you can take a half hour train to Santiago de Compostela, the company that operates this route is “Renfe”.
At the end of your trip in Finisterre (Fisterra), you can take a bus to Santiago de Compostela, the company that operates this route is "Monbus".
If you can not find flights to Santiago de Compostela, the second option is flying to A Coruña Airport (LCG). From A Coruña, you can take a half hour train to Santiago de Compostela, the company that operates this route is “Renfe”.
At the end of your trip in Finisterre (Fisterra), you can take a bus to Santiago de Compostela, the company that operates this route is "Monbus".
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
What should my physical preparation be?
We suggest you are in good condition and had adequate physical preparation to travel on this route, because despite only having a few stages, it is catalogued with medium-high difficulty. The walks are between 16 and 33 km per day, amid agricultural or crop fields or on dirt trails.
We recommend preparing 2 months before your trip with daily walks on similar terrain and, if desired, with cardio and endurance exercises.
What is the best time of year to complete this route?
Any time between March and October will give you an amazing experience. May is undoubtedly one of the best months to complete the route, as the temperatures are moderate, as is the influx of pilgrims.
In spring, mornings and evenings are usually cool and during the day, temperatures are pleasant, with a sun that is not as scorching as in summer. However, at this time and in autumn, especially in the north where the ocean climate predominates, there are frequent rains, so we suggest you check the weather forecast.
Is this walking holiday for me?
You will love this route if you are passionate about pilgrimage walks with a penitential and spiritual sense, reminiscent of the European traditions of the 13th century, amid the natural and heritage beauty of Galician territory.
It is also ideal for you if you enjoy coastal landscapes, the oceanic climate and experiences with cultural diversity, while touring small rural villages, medieval bridges, numerous horreos (grain stores) and places full of history and legends.
How far in advance should I book my trip?
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
How do I get the pilgrim's credential?
The pilgrim's credential can be found upon arrival at your first accommodation.
This credential must be stamped in churches, restaurants and hotels during your journey on the Camino de Santiago. At the end of the trip in the city of Santiago, you can obtain the Compostela that certifies you as a pilgrim.
Can some of the longer stages of the itinerary be divided?
Yes, below is a list of all the stages that we can divide, so that you do not have to walk so many daily kilometres:
- Negreira to Olveiroa (with overnight in Maroñas).
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