Road to Finisterre in an organised group

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is it called Finisterre?

  Finisterre, which in Galician is called Fisterra, is so called because in Roman times it was considered the known “end of the world” or the “end of the earth”. The word would derive from finis and terrae, that is, “end of the earth.”

• What do pilgrims do when they arrive in Finisterre?

  Upon arriving in Finisterre, pilgrims usually visit the Lighthouse, watch the ocean and the sunset, and participate in symbolic rituals such as throwing a stone into the sea. Although clothing was burned in the past, this is currently prohibited. They also visit the Church of Our Lady of the Sands and can obtain the "Fisterrana" as a certificate of their arrival.

• Can I travel alone but in an organised group?

  Yes, in case you do not come accompanied to the Camino, of course you can travel in our organised groups. In fact, that is the goal, that you live and share the magic of the Camino. We want everyone who wants to do the Camino to do it, and if you have no one to travel with, travel with us and other future pilgrim friends you will meet in our organized groups, the best social network in the world.

• What are the advantages of joining an organized group to do the Camino?

  There are so many advantages, we're sure we'll miss a few. First of all, you won't feel alone at any moment. You'll make friends, discover incredible places, and experience amazing gastronomy. Walking the Camino in a group is an experience where you're bound to have fun whether you want to or not. Our guides will make you feel at home, plus you'll have support vehicles between stages and we'll handle your luggage. What more could you ask for to make it a perfect trip?

• How many people will be in the group?

  Our groups do not have a fixed size, but they are usually made up of around 40 people of all ages. Socialising and a great atmosphere are always guaranteed!

• Do I have to walk at the pace of the group?

  The Camino de Santiago is neither a race nor a competition, and everyone must experience it at their own pace. If you don't want to get injured, forget about rushing and don't obsess about getting there first. The Camino invites you to go slowly, to contemplate the landscape, to enjoy the company and solitude. Because no matter how slowly you walk, we assure you that you will never feel lost or helpless, you will always find people to share the road with.   In addition, the guide will be watching the group at all times, suggesting stops for those who want to wait for the others.

• How many kilometres and days is the group Camino to Finisterre?

  It is 94 km in four stages, from the Plaza del Obradoiro to Fisterra via Negreira and Cee. The trip lasts 6 days and 5 nights: on the first day you arrive in Santiago, then you walk the four stages, and the last day is for heading home or extending your stay. The second stage, leaving Negreira, is the longest of the route.

• When do I meet the group and the guides for the Camino to Finisterre?

  Before you start walking. On the day you arrive in Santiago, the group gets together with the guides at an information meeting: they explain the itinerary to Finisterre, answer your questions and hand out the pilgrim passport and the tags for the luggage transfer. It is your first chance to put faces to names, and you can spend the rest of the day at the Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral.

• What if I can’t manage the longest stage of the Camino to Finisterre?

  That is what the support vehicle is for, and it is included in the group Camino to Finisterre. The second stage, from Negreira, is the longest of the trip, although it is a rural route without big climbs. If you get injured or can’t go on, the vehicle waits halfway through the stage and we send you its exact location. It can’t drive along tracks or narrow paths, so you will need to walk to that point.

• If I have already walked to Santiago on another route, does it make sense to continue to Finisterre with a group?

  Yes, it is the natural continuation. On the other routes Santiago is the finish line; on the Camino to Finisterre it is the starting point, and in 94 km you walk from the Plaza del Obradoiro to the Fisterra lighthouse, in the heart of the Costa da Morte. This route does not earn you the Compostela, because it does not end in Santiago: if you earned it on your previous Camino, collect it at the Pilgrim’s Office before setting off. When you reach Fisterra you can ask for the Fisterrana with your pilgrim passport stamped since Santiago.

• If I travel alone on the group Camino to Finisterre, can I have a room to myself?

  Yes. When booking you can add the single room supplement, which is optional on this trip. That way you have your own space to rest at the end of each stage, and you spend the rest of the day with the group.

• How do I get back from Finisterre to Santiago at the end of the group trip?

  You can add the transfer from Finisterre to Santiago to your booking; on this trip it is an optional service. If you decide after booking, just ask us in advance and we will add it. The last day is yours to plan: head home, spend another day in Santiago or go over to Muxía to see the sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca.