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.
A quiet route through the countryside out to the 'end of the world'
Santiago de Compostela
In Santiago, there is so much to see and do. You can visit the Cathedral. Explore the mediaeval city. Go to the fish market. Eat lots of tapas. Or why not take a stroll around the beautiful park of Alameda and take a picture with the statue of the two Maria? There is no end of things to see and do in this beautiful place!
Cee
While walking through Cee pilgrims will see lots of beaches. The Estorde beach is a seashell-shaped beach with calm waters, perfect for a quick dip before you continue your journey! Relax in this quiet village and maybe even check out the Farmer’s market before your last day walking to the ‘End of the World’.
Fisterra
Just beyond the town of Fisterra is Finisterre, Spain's edge and known since Roman times as the ‘End of the World’. This is the final destination for many pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago. The finality of the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean provides a great backdrop to the end of a Camino journey. Here, you will also find the famous lighthouse that plays a vital role in safely guiding ships along the coastline which is known as the Coast of Death!
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
FINISTERRE
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of the historical town of Santiago de Compostela. If you have time before your walk, definitely soak in the atmosphere of the Cathedral of Santiago and Praza do Obradoiro. It’s a sight that many pilgrims await there whole life to see, so it’s a very special place.
Day
20.8 km
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA NEGREIRA
From the Plaza del Obradoiro, you leave Santiago de Compostela. The Camino passes many small villages and Roman bridges that still stand to this day. Finally you will arrive at Negreira, a town of mediaeval origin. Its most outstanding monuments are the country house of Coton (Pazo do Coton) and an adjoining chapel dedicated to St Maurus.
There is an option to split this section into two day days, with a stop over in As Maronas.
Day
34 km
NEGREIRA OLVEIROA
Passing the river Barcala, you continue along the mountainside, climbing the hillside of Monte Aro. From here you can view the Ferenza Dam. Then, the Camino enters the wild Serra de Castelo and the a valley through which the Xallas River flows gently.
Day
19.1 km
OLVEIROA CEE
At first we follow the river Logosa and pass the Hermitage of Nosa Senora. Then, as we descend through the pine groves of Alto do Cruxeiro da Armada, the sea appears before us. Your stop for the night is the fishing village of Cee, known for its estuaries and beaches.
Day
12.3 km
CEE FINISTERRE
Today you will enjoy a fabulous coastal walk along cliffs and by coves to the town of Fisterra (about 12km away) before the final stretch to Cape Finisterre and its world-famous lighthouse. This final stretch is one of the most invigorating of any Camino route in Spain, Portugal, and France!
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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.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Fly into Santiago de Compostela
Getting home from Fisterra
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).
Getting home from Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Fly from Santiago de Compostela
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