Finisterre Way | Santiago de Campostela

Walk to the Atlantic Coast, along the Finisterre Way or Camino de Fisterra, and to the ‘End of the World’!

Description

The quiet Finisterre Way route of the Camino de Santiago is the only route starting in Santiago. This Camino route passes quiet villages, remote farmland and unspoiled landscapes; finally reaching the sea cliffs of the westernmost point in Spain, at Cape Fisterra (Finisterre in Spanish).

After Fisterra, the trail follows the stunning craggy coastline of Atlantic Galicia to the fishing village of Muxía. This beautiful region of Galicia is known as the ‘Coast of Death’ and Fisterra (Finis Terrae) was once considered to be the end of the world!

This 5 day tour will allow you to claim your ‘Finisterrana’ pilgrim certificate and a ‘Muxiana’ pilgrim certificate if you decide to continue the extra 2 days along the coast to the gorgeous fishing village of Muxía.

Itinerary

Day1: Santiago de Compostela

Day 2: Santiago de Compostela to Negreira (21km)

Day 3: Negreira to Abeleiroas (28km)

Day 4: Abeleiroas to Cee (25km)

Day 5: Cee to Cape Fisterra (16km)

Day 6: Arrival in Cape Fisterra. This is your last day, unless you decide to continue along the coast to Muxia.

Optional: Extension to Muxía

Day 7: Cape Fisterra to Lires (14km)

Day 8: Lires to Muxía (15km)

Accommodation

Standard Hotels

We have hand-picked hotels and guesthouses along the Camino for their character and warm hospitality. Up to 3-stars, you will be staying in the centre of town and close to your Camino trail. All rooms are en-suite with bathroom. For our family packages, we have hand-picked establishments with outdoor space and swimming pools where possible. Where accommodation with private outdoor space is not available, we have selected comfortable hotels with spacious common areas as well as a convenient location close to recreational areas and sights. As your comfort is our priority, we try to book hotels located within walking distance of the Camino. Despite our effort, on rare occasions your accommodation can be located a few kilometers away from the trail, so we organise transportation to/from your accommodation.

Country Cottages

Country Cottages or 'Casas Rurales' are beautifully restored country homes and farmhouses in the heart of peaceful rural communities. Our Country Cottages are renowned for their exceptional food, unique settings and personal touch. Rest assured when you select Country Cottage you will enjoy the full experience of our collection of beautiful Casa Rurales when and where this option is available, however, bear in mind, that sometimes due to location factors, only our choice of standard collection hotels and guesthouses may be available. All rooms are en-suite.

Superior Collection

Stay in very special hotels and unique properties along the Camino. We have selected luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, boutique guesthouses, relaxing country homes and stunning heritage ‘Parador’ hotels so you can feel pampered. Rest assured when you select Superior Collection, you will enjoy the full experience of our best hotels and top guesthouses when and where this option is available, however, bear in mind, that sometimes due to location factors, only our choice of standard collection hotels and guesthouses may be available. All rooms are en-suite.

Note on Accommodation: We aim to book you into each town listed on the itinerary. However, in case of low availability, we may book you two nights in the same town with provided transfers.

If you are booking a Superior collection or Country cottages, please note it is subject to availability and, therefore, cannot be guaranteed. Superior/Country cottage accommodation may be away from the route with included transfers.

Price Details

Price is per adult sharing and includes:

Please ask us about:

Flights from Ireland
Travel insurance
Bike hire

Group discounts available, ask for information.

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button or submit an enquiry through the form below.