Camino Finisterre



The Camino Finisterre

The Camino Finisterre is a 4- to 5-day walk from Santiago de Compostela to Fisterra, the "End of the World".

Understand

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This is the only Camino that starts in Santiago de Compostela. The rest terminate there.

Prepare

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See preparation for the French Way. It will be the same.

Get in

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Walk on one of the multiple paths of the Way of St. James.

Walk

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Map
Map of Camino Finisterre

Santiago de Compostela - Negreira

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Distance
20 km

Starts at 1 Santiago de Compostela, the finishing point for the Way of St. James. Passing through 2 Ventosa, the stage ends at 3 Negreira Negreira on Wikipedia.

Negreira - Vilaserio

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Distance
13 km

Passes through 4 A Pena, ends at 5 Vilaserio.

Vilaserio - Lago

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Distance
13 km

Passes through 6 Santa Mariña, ends at 7 Lago.

Lago - Olveiroa

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Distance
6 km

Passes through 8 A Ponte Olveira, ending at 9 Olveiroa.

Monument to the pilgrim on the climb to the Fisterra lighthouse

Alternative: Olveiroa - Dumbría

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Distance
20 km

Ends at 10 Dumbría Dumbría on Wikipedia.

Alternative: Dumbría - Muxía

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Distance
22 km

Passes through 11 A Grixa and 12 Ozón, ends at 13 Muxia.

Alternative: Muxía - Lires

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Distance
14 km

Ends at 14 Lires.

Alternative: Lires - Fisterra

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Distance
14 km
The final marker of the Camino Finisterre

Ends at Fisterra.

Olveiroa - Cee

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Distance
16 km

Passes through 15 O Logroso and 16 Hospital, ends at 17 Cee Cee, Spain on Wikipedia.

Cee - Fisterra

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Distance
13 km

Passes through 18 San Roque/A Amarela, ends at 1 Fisterra.

Stay safe

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The Camino Finisterre is generally safe, with a well-marked trail and welcoming locals. However, pilgrims should take basic precautions:

  • Weather: Galicia is known for sudden rain and fog. Always check forecasts and carry a rain jacket.
  • Footing: Some paths can be slippery, especially on stone or gravel in wet conditions. Use sturdy footwear and trekking poles if needed.
  • Sun: Even in cloudy weather, sun exposure can be strong. Bring sunscreen and a hat.
  • Solo pilgrims: While rare, theft can occur. Keep valuables close and avoid isolated sections late in the day.
  • Traffic: Be alert on road sections near towns, especially where the trail briefly shares space with cars.

Emergency number in Spain: 112.

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