Camino Finisterre: Santiago to the Atlantic
6 Days Starting in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and ending in Cape Finisterre, Spain
Visiting: Santiago de Compostela, Negreira, Olveiroa, Cee, Finisterre, Muxia
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Tour code:
CT8
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Having reached the Cathedral of Santiago and experienced the Pilgrims Mass, there is often a desire by pilgrims to continue their Camino journey to the sea. Cape Finisterre is a symbolic destination as it was historically considered the edge of the known world. It welcomes pilgrims with impressive panoramic views of the coastline. The option is available to continue for one more day to Muxía, famous for its sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin of the Boat.A
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Santiago
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation Name: hotel
Make your own way to the first hotel in Santiago. You are free to explore the town, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the Old Town and be sure to visit the famed Cathedral.
Day 2 : Walk Via The Alto Do Mar Das Ovellas To Negreira (5-6Hrs)
Location: Negreira
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Santiago's cathedral behind you, the walk starts downhill to the pretty hamlet of Ponte Maceira straddling the river Tambre. From the stone bridge over the river, the trail continues to the medieval village of Negreira.
Distance 22km/13.2mi
Day 3 : Continue Across Hills And Through Valleys To Olveiroa (8-9 Or 7Hrs)
Location: Olveiroa
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You will appreciate the rural Galician landscape on today's long journey through agricultural regions. You will pass a number of small villages and churches on the way to your accommodation in the small township of Olveiroa.
Note: An optional morning (9am) taxi transfer is available to reduce the walking distance by 10km/6.2mi, to 7hrs. Should be requested at time of booking or alternatively you can arrange it locally yourselves, the cost is approx EUR22.
Distance 34km/21.3mi
Day 4 : Walk Through Pine Groves And Past Monasteries To Cee Or Corcubion (5Hrs)
Location: Cee
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today's path leads you through the mountains to your first exhilarating views of the sea. You then follow the trail downhill to the coastal village of Cee, and the old town of Corcubion nearby.
Distance 21km/13.1mi
Day 5 : The Final Stage To The Sea At Cape Finisterre (3-4Hrs)
Location: Finisterre
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will pass many beaches of fine sand and even walk along the beach itself on the way in to the fishing village of Finisterre. From here, continue to the cape and the lighthouse, the perfect place to stop and contemplate the beauty that surrounds you at the 'end of the earth'. Stay overnight in charming accommodation overlooking the Atlantic.
Distance 14km/8.7mi
Day 6 : Trip Concludes (Or Continue To Muxia)
Location: Muxia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip concludes after breakfast.
There is an optional Muxia extension - supplement applies:
In this case the walk today from Fisterra heads towards San Martino de Duio and passes several hamlets with religious architecture of Romanesque origin and through rural landscapes. You arrive at Punta do Rostro and continue to Lires, where you stay overnight (approx 14km/8.75mi). The next morning (day 7) walk from Lires up to As Aférroas with views to the coast. Continue through Lourido Beach to Muxía (approx 16km.10mi), the final destination of the Camino. Trip concludes on arrival in Muxia.
We can arrange an afternoon private transfer from Muxia to Santiago, or book the night's accommodation in Muxia (extra cost applies for these services).
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs -
5 breakfasts (6 breakfasts with extension to Muxia), 4 dinners (no dinner in Santiago, 5 dinners with extension to Muxia): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually
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5 (or 6 with Muxia extension) nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities
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Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX
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Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
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Pilgrim Passport
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Emergency Hotline
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Travel to Santiago and from Finisterre
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
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Travel insurance - mandatory
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Guide – this is a self guided walking holiday
What's Not Included
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Meals Not Listed
Meals not listed as included, drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance.
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Guide
Guide – this is a self-guided walking trip.
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Solo Traveler Supplement
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees.
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Transfers Not Listed
Transfers not listed as included.
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Excess Luggage
Excess luggage.
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Items of a Personal Nature
Items of a personal nature.
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Drinks and Lunches and Dinner in Santiago
Drinks and lunches and dinner in Santiago.
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Transfers and Luggage Transfers from Finisterre back to Santiago
Transfers (except as shown) and luggage transfers from Finisterre back to Santiago.
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Excess Baggage Charges
Excess baggage charges - please advise us if you will have more than one bag weighing a max of 20kgs as extra charges will apply for additional pieces of luggage.
Please do not tie smaller bags onto your main luggage as we only include one bag.
Grading
The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 16-31km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.
What You Carry
As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.
Mode of Transport
Travel to Santiago and from Finisterre is included, with a taxi transfer on day 3 to shorten the day's walk to 20km. Luggage transfer is provided, with a supplement for excess baggage.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 (or 6 with Muxia extension) nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs, and guesthouses on a twin share basis, generally with ensuite facilities.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 5 breakfasts (6 breakfasts with the extension to Muxia) and 4 dinners (no dinner in Santiago, 5 dinners with the extension to Muxia). Breakfasts are usually continental, inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee, and juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses.
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs, and guesthouses on a twin share basis, generally with ensuite facilities. With the Muxia extension, an extra night's accommodation in Lires is included.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfer is provided for one piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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What is the difficulty level of the walking tour?
The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 16-31km on well-marked trails over diverse terrain, from relatively flat to mountainous. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.
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What should I carry during the walks?
As the walks are fully supported, you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements, including wet weather gear, good walking boots/shoes, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone, and sun protection.
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Is this a guided tour?
No, this is a self-guided walking trip. A digital information pack with route notes, maps, and GPX files will be provided.
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What happens if I am traveling solo?
A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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Is there an option to shorten the walk on any day?
Yes, on Day 3, a morning taxi transfer is possible to reduce the walking distance by 10km/6.2mi. This should be requested at the time of booking or can be arranged locally at a cost of approximately EUR20.
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What is the Muxia extension?
The Muxia extension is an optional part of the tour that includes an extra night's accommodation in Lires with breakfast and luggage transfer. The trip concludes in Muxia. A supplement applies for this extension.
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What is included in the emergency support?
An emergency hotline is available for support during the tour.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.