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Camino dos Faros

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Stage 1 of 1

72.1km

10 days

Comfort

Moderate plus

Popular time

june

Starting from

826

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Discover the magical Costa da Morte, walking along cliffs this is for experienced walkers.

Overall

Distance:

17.5 min | 24km average | 30 max

Ascent:

519.1 min |723.5m average | 1083.9 max

Cardio:

4   4.7   5

Follow the Camino Preview Map Trip 692

The Camino dos Faros follows the coastline from Malpica to Finsiterre. Passing by many lights houses, the terrain is rugged but the views are breathtaking out of the Atlantic Ocean.

Faro de Muxia

Faro de Muxia

Located on the Muxia rocks, facing the Atlantic Ocean, you will find the famous lighthouse Faro de Muxia. This famous lighthouse has also given the Camino its name – Camino dos Faros. Surrounded by flat rocks, the legend tells that these are magical rocks that would never slip into the sea.

Coastal landscapes Camino dos Faros

Coastal Landscapes

Hiking in Galicia, and especially along the coast, is the best way to see the wilderness of this region. Green hills and wild seascapes will have your soul reconnected and singing all the way to Finisterre. It is certainly a nice place for self-reflection.

Food in Camino dos Faros restaurant

Local Seafood Cuisine

Since you are on a coastal route, the main thing to discover here is seafood. Try some fried octopus, marinated ‘a la Gallego’. You can also get some grilled prawns. Accompany these dishes with a glass of wine, a Finca de Malpica, a red wine made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo grapes.

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PONTECESO

FINISTERRE

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Included in this package

Bed & Breakfast

Specially Hand-Picked Accommodation

Our Holiday or Pilgrim Pack

24/7 On-Call Support

Virtual Face-to-Face Pre-Departure Briefing

Add-On

Premium Accommodation

Airport Pick-Up

Additional Nights

Dinners

Luggage Transfers from Hotel to Hotel

Day Tours to Local Sites of Interest

Not included: Flights/trains, Insurance, Drinks/Lunch

Itinerary

Day

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km

PONTECESO

You’ll be booked into a hotel in the heart of the small town. You can take the evening to rest before you begin your walk.

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PONTECESO PONTECESO

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3

km

PONTECESO PONTECESO

Day

4

24.6 km

PONTECESO LAXE

The Anllóns Estuary marks the beginning of the third section of this walk, which will take you through the ancient ruins in Borneiro and Dombate before climbing Monte Castelo de Lourido, the peak of the Camino dos Faros. From there, we will descend back to the estuary to explore the spectacular coast of Cabana, filled with caves and charming beaches. Starting from Punta do Cabalo, we’ll arrive in Laxe, crossing the sandy beach to finish the day. You will then be transferred back to your accommodation in Ponteceso.

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km

LAXE CAMARINAS

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6

km

CAMARINAS CAMARINAS

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7

km

CAMARINAS MUXIA

This walking day is the longest of the route but is also completely flat, making it comfortable. We will traverse the entire Ría de Camariñas, with gentler landscapes and beautiful villages providing a new perspective on the route. In the second part of the day, peaceful sandy beaches at the mouth of the River Grande and the incomparable Praia do Lago lead us to Muxía, where we will reach the Santuario da Barca after ascending Monte Corpiño. We finish for the day at Praia do Coido.

Day

8

30 km

MUXIA LIRES

Day

9

17.5 km

LIRES FINISTERRE

Day

10

km

FINISTERRE

After breakfast we bid you farewell. You will need to walk back to the town of Fisterra and from there, take a bus back to Santiago (this will take about 45 minutes).

There is an option to add an extra day here, to stay in the nearby fishing port of Muxia.

How to Get There

Getting to Ponteceso, Spain

It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela. You will need to travel to A Coruna from Santiago yourself, or we can arrange a private transfer.

Fly into Santiago de Compostela

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Iberia/BA fly direct to Santiago de Compostela from the UK and Ireland. Ryanair flies from Stansted, Iberia/BA operates from Gatwick and Aer Lingus operates from Dublin. Santiago can also be reached by a number of locations around Spain and Portugal, as well as major European cities. Iberia/BA offers the best selection of flights and you can fly to and from Santiago returning to Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia. The quickest way to get to Ponteceso from Santiago is by bus. First, you get a bus from the Santiago Municipal Tourism Office to the town of Carballo. Then, you transfer on to Ponteceso. This journey will take about 2 hours and 15 minutes, depending on transfers between buses.

    Getting home from Santiago de Compostela, Spain

    It is best to fly from Santiago de Compostela. You will need to travel Santiago from Finisterre yourself, or we can arrange a private transfer.

    Fly from Santiago de Compostela

    Monbus operates a direct route between Finisterre and Santiago. This journey takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours. From there, shuttle buses from Santiago city centre to the airport depart every 20 minutes

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