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Attention: Route not available for walking between November 1st and January 15th.

Have you ever promised to take that special someone to the end of the world? Now you have the opportunity to do it as a pilgrim. The Way to Finisterre is the only route of the Camino de Santiago in which Compostela is the beginning and not the goal.

Follow the Camino to Finisterre, a pilgrimage to where the earth ends. Discover the mystic A Costa da Morte, where Celts and Romans watched sunsets over an ocean of legends. Let yourself be trapped by all the charm of A Costa da Morte and contemplate the most beautiful sunset in the world over the immensity of an ocean full of great mysteries and legends.

Precio
From
215€

Private hostels

215 €

Hostels and pensions

393 €
(11 customer reviews)

Map of the Camino

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Stages of the Way to Finisterre

Santiago de Compostela, kilometer zero of the Jacobean routes, becomes the starting point of your Way to Finisterre.

No pilgrim leaves Santiago without passing through the Plaza del Obradoiro, attending the pilgrim’s mass and visiting its imposing Cathedral. It is customary to embrace the Apostle, see the Botafumeiro and contemplate the spectacular Pórtico de la Gloria. But without a doubt, Santiago is much more than its Cathedral; a stroll through its squares is enough to realize that it is a really lively city. Live music concerts, performances for children, parks, monuments, charming viewpoints, markets and a thousand other things that will make you fall in love with this fairytale city.

You will start your first stage of the Way to Finisterre from the Obradoiro Square. After leaving the city, the route runs through meadows and pine and eucalyptus forests, until it reaches one of the most beautiful villages of the stage, Ponte Maceira. This small town of just over 60 inhabitants, can boast of belonging to the network of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain. It enjoys an idyllic setting as it is located on the course of the river Tambre, where its great stone bridge of Roman origin stands out. There are many legends that circulate about this ancient bridge, such as the one that says that in the Roman persecution of the disciples of the Apostle Santiago, the bridge collapsed by divine intervention, ending with the persecutors.

After passing Ponte Maceira, there are only a few kilometres left to reach the end of the stage, Negreira, where you will find all the necessary services. You can visit its most emblematic monument, the Pazo de Cotón. Associated to this medieval fortress you will find the chapel of San Mauro, nowadays known as chapel do Cotón.

This is the longest stage of the Way to Finisterre, as there are more than 30 kilometres between Negreira and Olveiroa. Although long, this stage is not very difficult, as it runs over gently sloping terrain. Throughout the route you will enjoy a totally rural landscape, crossing large meadows, huge forests of native trees and small villages where the kindness of its people will give you momentum to reach the goal. A few kilometres before reaching the end, you can admire the incredible views of the A Fervenza reservoir, on the descent of Monte Aro. Olveiroa has all the services to rest and recover after this long stage.

Olveiroa is a rural environment that has suffered for years the evils of depopulation. Today, however, it has become a renewed environment with the restoration of its heritage. The most outstanding heritage elements are its centenary granaries.

Note: Olveiroa is a small village with little accommodation. If there is no availability at the time of booking, you will finish your stage earlier, specifically in A Picota, shortening the walk by 4 kilometres.

From Olveiroa you will direct your steps towards Cee to finally meet the Atlantic Ocean, a sign that the goal is getting closer and closer. The route starts at the Castrelo reservoir and continues uphill until it reaches spectacular views of the Xallas river. At 5 kilometres from the start, you will find the village of Hospital, where we recommend stopping before continuing, as the rest of the route runs along lonely rural paths until you reach the fork Fisterra and Muxía. Once you reach this fork, you will have to take the option on the left to continue descending towards Cee, your end of the stage.

Cee, located between Cape Touriñán and Cape Fisterra, is part of A Costa da Morte. Relax and enjoy its privileged natural environment and beautiful beaches.

Today’s stage is a beautiful and quiet walk near the sea, passing through pine forests, beaches and cliffs. In Corcubión you will have to make a stop on the way to stroll through the old part of the town, declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Here, you can also bathe in the beach of Quenxe, sheltered from the winds and storms so typical of the Costa da Morte. Afterwards, the walk continues enjoying the wonderful green landscape and the rocky Atlantic coast until you reach the desired goal, Finisterre.

It will be worth a stroll through the village before setting course for the real goal, Cape Finisterre. Just 3 kilometres of ascent will take you to its famous lighthouse to contemplate one of the most spectacular sunsets in the world, with the sun setting over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

No doubt, you will appreciate taking a well-deserved rest after these days of walking, strolling around Fisterra, its port and its market; and enjoying the rich local gastronomy. After a bit of leisure tourism we recommend as a cultural plan to visit the Museum of the Sea, located in the Castle of San Carlos which was built in the eighteenth century.

We hope you enjoyed your Camino to Finisterre. We are sure that after this experience you will feel completely renewed. This last day you can take the opportunity to visit Finisterre at your leisure before returning home. But if you want more, we encourage you to add a day to Muxía and visit the beautiful Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca.

After leaving the lodge, end of our services.

Way to Finisterre, Accommodation prices

Private hostels

215 €

Hostels and pensions

393 €

Types of accommodations

Habitación del Hotel Mar de Fisterra
Habitación del Hotel La Marina - Restaurante Gastronómico
Habitación cuádruple de hotel
Way to Finisterre
Way to Finisterre

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to Finisterre

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.
Way to Finisterre
Way to Finisterre
Interior de albergue
Albergue del Camino

In private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre

Hostels are the perfect option if you are travelling alone, have a low budget or want to live the Camino de Santiago experience to the fullest. The ideal accommodation to meet other pilgrims, live together and experience all the values of this magical journey. They have mixed rooms organized in bunk beds, bathrooms separated by sexes, equipped kitchens, laundry and common areas where you can relax and enjoy unforgettable evenings with your travel companions.

Details of the Way to Finisterre

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

ServiceIn hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to FinisterreIn private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre
BreakfastBreakfast50€ per personNot available
MP (Breakfast and dinner)MP (Breakfast and dinner)138€ per personNot available
Supplement for single roomSupplement for single room102€ per single roomNot applicable
Extra night in Santiago de CompostelaExtra night in Santiago de Compostela95€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)28€ per person
Breakfast Breakfast
In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to Finisterre 50€ per person
In private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre Not available
MP (Breakfast and dinner) MP (Breakfast and dinner)
In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to Finisterre 138€ per person
In private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre Not available
Supplement for single room Supplement for single room
In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to Finisterre 102€ per single room
In private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre Not applicable
Extra night in Santiago de Compostela Extra night in Santiago de Compostela
In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Santiago to Finisterre 95€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)
In private hostels from Santiago to Finisterre 28€ per person

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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.

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.

It is the guarantee that you can enjoy your Camino in a safe way. In our trips you already have an insurance included with your trip to be protected during the Camino de Santiago. We will send you the insurance policy along with all the documentation of your trip, so you will have everything you need to enjoy the Camino with peace of mind. Walk without worries!

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.

  • Through our website, in an online manner.
  • Sending an e-mail to info@viajescaminodesantiago.com.
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11 reviews for Way to Finisterre

  1. Spanish

    Maria Teresa –

    Parece-me muito bem, a dificuldade agora está em decidir qual o trajeto a escolher…

  2. German

    Marta Gomez –

    Volvería mil y una veces más.
    Esta experiencia no se puede explicar con palabras… Hay que vivir el camino 😊😊😉😉

  3. Spanish

    Marta Gomez –

    Volvería mil y una veces más.
    Esta experiencia no se puede explicar con palabras… Hay que vivir el camino 😊😊😉😉

  4. German

    Juan Carlos Romero –

    Ha sido una experiencia perfecta, todo a su tiempo y sin problemas. Ya pensando en el próximo
    para el que os tendremos en cuenta.

  5. Spanish

    Juan Carlos Romero –

    Ha sido una experiencia perfecta, todo a su tiempo y sin problemas. Ya pensando en el próximo
    para el que os tendremos en cuenta.

  6. German

    Gerardo Amaya –

    Inolvidable,no hay palabras para describir está experiencia.
    Recomiendo a cualquier persona que quiera hacer el camino de Santiago,contacten con la agencia Camino de Santiago ,se ocupan de que todo sea perfecto, se adaptan a tus necesidades y te solucionan cualquier inconveniente que pueda surgir en un segundo.Lo recomiendo al cien por cien.
    El siguiente que haga será el tercero y contactaré con ellos sin pensarlo.
    Muchas Gracias, por hacérnoslo tan fácil.

  7. Spanish

    Gerardo Amaya –

    Inolvidable,no hay palabras para describir está experiencia.
    Recomiendo a cualquier persona que quiera hacer el camino de Santiago,contacten con la agencia Camino de Santiago ,se ocupan de que todo sea perfecto, se adaptan a tus necesidades y te solucionan cualquier inconveniente que pueda surgir en un segundo.Lo recomiendo al cien por cien.
    El siguiente que haga será el tercero y contactaré con ellos sin pensarlo.
    Muchas Gracias, por hacérnoslo tan fácil.

  8. German

    Garcilaso Ron –

    Todo ha salido como esperábamos, hasta nos ha acompañado el tiempo, gracias por la atención recibida y hasta el próximo.

  9. Spanish

    Garcilaso Ron –

    Todo ha salido como esperábamos, hasta nos ha acompañado el tiempo, gracias por la atención recibida y hasta el próximo.

  10. German

    Pepe –

    La mejor experiencia de mi vida, muchisimas gracias por vuestra ayuda, el Camino a Finisterre fue una gran recomendación, muchas gracias Adrián por tu esplendida ayuda y consejos

  11. Spanish

    Pepe –

    La mejor experiencia de mi vida, muchisimas gracias por vuestra ayuda, el Camino a Finisterre fue una gran recomendación, muchas gracias Adrián por tu esplendida ayuda y consejos

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