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For this route, we’ve crafted a four-day hiking experience through the heart of Costa da Morte. The final 109 kilometers of the Camino de los Faros along this enchanting coast offer a matchless journey—a feast for the senses and nourishment for the adventurous spirit, sure to elicit screams of excitement.

Simply enjoy the walk along the Lighthouse Route; we’ll provide all the services and advice you need for a perfect experience. By the end of the trip, you’ll look back and understand why we love this route, and you’ll surely want to come back

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Travel Itinerary

You will start the last four stages of the Way of the Lighthouses from the small fishing village of Arou, in the province of A Coruña. A small town that opens the doors to the heart of the Costa da Morte. Take a deep breath and familiarize yourself with the smell of the sea, as it will be your inseparable companion in this exciting adventure that has only just begun. Now it’s time to rest, because tomorrow you start your adventure to the End of the Earth.

The time has come… Let’s discover the mythical lighthouses of the Costa da Morte! With an affordable mileage, many ups and downs and various types of terrain we started the way from the small town of Arou to the village of Camariñas. There will be beaches, cliffs, dunes, strange rocks, and of course, lighthouses. This stage will always run parallel to the sea, and listening to the murmur of the Ocean, you will witness the bravery of its waters, which caused many shipwrecks throughout history, such as the episode of the British ship Serpent. After passing the Cabo Vilán lighthouse, the calm of the sheltered port of Camariñas awaits you, where you can rest after an exciting day of wild hiking.

The road is starting to get interesting, and today the longest but flattest stage of the route awaits you. You will enter the Camariñas estuary towards its estuary crossing small Galician villages, with their picturesque hórreos (granaries), pazos, cruceiros (stone crosses) and centenary churches. Lush forests hide beautiful beaches, and on your way back to the ocean you will meet pilgrims on their way to Muxía and the Punta de la Barca, a mythical place full of history and legends. Muxía is a perfect place to rest, with a seafaring and pilgrim atmosphere that will make you fall in love with it.

You may find it hard to leave Muxía: it has a “I-don’t-know-what” that hooks everyone. But your adventure must continue, and today a very interesting and demanding stage awaits you. Get your legs and your eyes ready, because after some ascents you will be able to contemplate fabulous panoramic views of the Costa da Morte, such as the Touriñán Lighthouse, in the westernmost point of peninsular Spain. From there you can relax, a gentle stroll will take you to Nemiña beach, one of the meccas of surfing and the end of your stage. Who knows, a little break on one of its beachfront terraces and maybe you’ll feel like “catching some waves” like a real West Coast surfer.

Don’t let the sadness of the last day discourage you: this is the queen stage, which ends at the mythical Faro de Finisterre. A magical place if ever there was one, for centuries it has been the destination of thousands of pilgrims who, having reached Santiago de Compostela and Muxía, continue on to Finisterre in search of their prized scallop shell. After wild beaches in constant battle with the sea, you will reach the sacred stones of the cape of the End of the World, where the sun that dies after the day will give you a sunset that you will never forget.

This last day you decide, you can go back home or enjoy some more days on the Costa da Morte. In Finisterre you can learn about the work of the seafarers in its port and fish market, as well as in the Fishing Museum in the Castle of San Carlos (18th century). The beautiful village of Corcubión invites you to stroll around it, with its noble buildings in its old historic quarter. In Ézaro you can see the only river in Europe that cascades into the sea, the Xallas River, with a fall of 30 meters; it is the famous Ézaro Waterfall, at the foot of the mythical Mount Pindo, considered the Olympus of the Celtic gods. And very close by, one of the longest beaches in Galicia, the beach of Carnota, whose village houses one of the longest hórreos in Galicia, the Hórreo de Carnota, which competes with the neighbouring Hórreo de Lira for this record. Ask us without obligation and let us make your holiday a great experience.

Map of the Way

The Arou – Finisterre Lighthouse Route (4 stages) map

Type of accommodation

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Habitación del Hotel Mar de Fisterra
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Habitación del Hotel La Marina - Restaurante Gastronómico

In hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses

Due to the fact that some towns along this route have little variety of accommodation, we have selected the best establishments available for you to have an incredible experience on your Camino de Santiago. You will combine the rest in small and cosy pensions with rural houses and lodgings of superior category, always looking for the best quality and location.

Detalles

Services included

6 days / 5 nights accommodation6 days / 5 nights accommodation
Luggage transfer during the stagesLuggage transfer during the stages
Complete documentationComplete documentation
Pilgrim’s CredentialPilgrim’s Credential
On-the-road emergency telephone assistanceOn-the-road emergency telephone assistance
Travel insuranceTravel insurance

Optional Services

ServicioIn hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses
BreakfastBreakfast60€ per person
MP (Breakfast and dinner)MP (Breakfast and dinner)140€ per person
Supplement for single roomSupplement for single room175€ per single room
Extra nightExtra night55€ (sing. room) / 70€ (doub. room)
Breakfast Breakfast
In hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses 60€ per person
MP (Breakfast and dinner) MP (Breakfast and dinner)
In hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses 140€ per person
Supplement for single room Supplement for single room
In hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses 175€ per single room
Extra night Extra night
In hotels, guesthouses and cottages on the route of the lighthouses 55€ (sing. room) / 70€ (doub. room)

Photos

Cape Vilan de Arou to Camariñas
Rampant dune from Arou to Camariñas
Church of santiago de Cereixo from Camariñas to Muxía
Reira Beach from Arou to Camariñas
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Monte Facho viewpoint in Muxía
Coast of Arnelas from Nemiña Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions

In this modality you will do the Camino de Santiago at your own pace and you will only have to worry about choosing the route you like the most, the type of accommodation and your departure date. If you choose this option you will travel alone or with the people that appear in your reservation, and you will have all the services included so that you only have to worry about walking and enjoying the experience.

The Camino de Santiago on your own includes the following services

  • Accommodation
  • Luggage transport
  • Dossier with information about the stages
  • Pilgrim's credential
  • On-the-road helpline
  • Travel insurance

In addition, you can customize your trip by adding the following optional services

  • Breakfast or half board
  • Private transfers to the start of the stage from Santiago de Compostela or from the airport.
  • Extra night at the beginning or end of the stage

Unlike the group trips, no bus service, guide or support vehicle is included between stages. But you will have a 24-hour hotline where you can contact us in case of any problem or unforeseen event, which we will solve quickly.

Yes, you will have total freedom to choose your departure date. However, if you want to do your Camino de Santiago in the months of December, January and February, we recommend that you check availability before making your reservation. At this time of year most accommodation is closed and many services may not be available.

In your travel documents, you will find the names of the accommodations assigned to you, as well as their contact telephone number and location.   As a general rule, all accommodation are located in the centre of the different towns along the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela, without the need to deviate too far from the route. But sometimes, due to lack of availability, it is possible that some accommodation may be a little far from the village or even in neighbouring towns.   For all the accommodations that are at a considerable distance from the route of the Camino, we will provide you with a free taxi service that you can use to get to your accommodation and return to the Camino the next morning.   In any case, these are exceptions that we will inform you at the time of booking.

Luggage transport service by default is included in all our trips and it is not necessary to request it. You can enjoy the Camino de Santiago without the burden of carrying your luggage on your back, knowing that your suitcase will be waiting for you at your next accommodation upon your arrival.   Along with your credential, you'll also receive stickers. Cover these stickers with the requested information and stick them in a visible place on your suitcase.   Upon arrival at your accommodation, we suggest asking at the reception where you can leave your luggage. You'll need to leave your luggage at the designated spot early in the morning for our carrier to pick it up. This ensures that when you arrive at your next accommodation, your luggage will already be waiting for you.

We have a taxi service that you can hire whenever you need it. You can hire it, for example, to go from the airport to the start of your Camino, or to go from Santiago to your starting point to pick up your car once you finish the stage.   The price of the transfers will depend on the distance from your point of origin to the destination. If you have any questions about this service do not hesitate to contact us.

We provide mandatory insurance coverage with every trip to safeguard you against any potential inconveniences during the Camino de Santiago. You'll receive the insurance policy along with your travel documents.

The basic travel insurance included in our packages offers extensive coverage against unforeseen events, ensuring you'll receive guaranteed medical assistance and numerous benefits. You can review the specifics in the General Conditions of Travel Insurance.

In your travel documents, you'll find an emergency telephone number where we're accessible while you're on the road. This ensures you'll journey with peace of mind, knowin our team members will assist you with any problems, incidents, or questions you encounter along your Camino de Santiago.

To make a reservation, you can follow these steps:

  1. Through our website: Select the route you want and follow the steps indicated in the form. Provide your personal information and that of your companions, choose the type of accommodation, room distribution, meals, transfers, bike rental, etc.
  2. By email: If you prefer to make the reservation by email or need a personalized trip, you can send us an email to [email protected]. We will provide you with the necessary information to complete the reservation via email.

It is important to note that if the routes or services available on the website do not meet your specific needs, you can request a personalized quote by sending an email to [email protected].

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