Camino Finisterre Stages

The Camino Finisterre (Fisterra–Muxía Way) begins in Santiago and leads west to the “end of the world” at Cape Finisterre, with the option to continue along the coast to Muxía. At Follow the Camino, we present it in 2 stage options so planning is simple—or you can walk both together for a complete Santiago → Finisterre → Muxía journey. If you’re unsure which suits you, our Camino specialists can advise one-to-one.

How many stages are there on the Camino Finisterre and which stage is the hardest?

There are 2 stages, each with distinct highlights:

Stage 1: Santiago → Finisterre — Ponte Maceira’s medieval bridge, quiet Galician farmland and forests, big skies over the Xallas valley, first Atlantic views, and the lighthouse at Cape Finisterre. This is generally the harder section due to longer, rolling days (typically ~4–5 walking days).
Stage 2: Finisterre ↔ Muxía — Wild coastline, sandy coves and headlands, and the Sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca in Muxía. Usually shorter and easier (often 1–2 walking days), and can be done in either direction (Finisterre → Muxía or Muxía → Finisterre).

Can you combine or split stages of the Camino Finisterre?

Yes. Walk either stage on its own, or combine both into one coastal trip. We can also shorten or lengthen daily distances to match your pace and time.

What’s the minimum you must walk to get the Compostela on this route?

The Compostela is awarded for routes arriving in Santiago. Since the Finisterre route starts in Santiago, you won’t earn the Compostela on this walk. Instead, you can request the Fisterrana (in Finisterre) and/or the Muxiana (in Muxía). If you also want a Compostela in the same trip, add at least the last 100 km into Santiago (for example, Sarria → Santiago) before setting out towards the coast.

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Zero Kilometer Marker at Cape Finisterre, Galicia, Spain

Pilgrim standing on beach with trekking shoes and backpack

Pilgrim Statue in the way to the lighthouse

Pilgrim filling bottle from natural fountain

The Way of St James comes to an end in the city of Santiago de Compostela. However, many pilgrims decide to extend their journey to the ‘Costa da Morte’– Finisterre, Spain. Along the way, the Camino passes remote, hilly villages and finishes at the steep cliffs of one of the country’s westernmost points. Beautiful scenery and shared stories of amazing legends and history will compliment your walk.