6 Days & 5 Nights

4.7

Camino Finisterre

Walking to the Atlantic Coast, along the Finisterre Way
A real sense of completion when you can physically walk no further
Authentic Galicia, with its charming people and medieval villages
Forming unforgettable bonds with fellow pilgrims

Finisterre translates as the “end of the world” and for many pilgrims they feel that their journey is only complete when they can walk no more— hence the walk from Santiago to Finisterre on the Atlantic Coast. Starting from the magnificent cathedral in Santiago, walk through the Galician countryside and medieval villages to finish up at the ocean. It is here that pilgrims would traditionally burn their boots after completing their pilgrimage. Only the hardiest of pilgrims complete this quieter route and for this reason, the sense of camaraderie is incredible.

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Day 1 Arrive Santiago de Compostela

You can fly directly into Santiago de Compostela from several points in Europe or you could take one of the many Camino trips and walk into the city.

The main draw of the city is the stunning Cathedral where you can attend the midday mass, which welcomes pilgrims into the city. However, the city has so much more to it. The winding streets of the old city throw so much history at you that it is almost overwhelming.

There is a Pilgrim’s museum, a very good modern art gallery not to mention the fantastic seafood and white wine that Galicia is so famous for.

Overnight Santiago

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel A Tafona | Hotel

A Tafona do Peregrino is located in an emblematic building in the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela. Only 25m from the traditional market, this house retains its natural charm of stone, wood and light, combined with modern materials. There are 14 double rooms, perfectly equipped for an excellent stay in the city. If you are a true foodie, the hotel is home to A Tafona by Lucia Freitas, a Michelin star restaurant.

Day 2 Santiago de Compostela to Negreira - 22 km 13.5 miles / 22 km

The first stage of this trip is one of the least strenuous of the Camino Finisterre. Though much of the route was on tarmac, work has been done recently to reduce this so that the first section is now around 50% off road, walking through eucalyptus and pine forest. There is a long climb up to Trasmonte, but from there on you are downhill into Negreira.

475m Ascent, 545m Descent

Overnight Negreira

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hostal La Mezquita | Hotel

This is a relaxed and peaceful little guesthouse surrounded by nature. It has comfortable and spacious rooms with private bathrooms. There is also a café.

Day 3 Negreira to Olveiroa - 23 or 33 km 21 miles / 33.5 km

The second day is the longest stage of this trip and takes you uphill right from the start of the day. You slowly rise up to A Pena and get a little respite before making the ascent up to the shoulder of Monte Aro. From there it is downhill for your overnight in Olveiroa.

An optional transfer is included for this day to allow you to start in Vilaseiro. By taking the transfer the first 10km of the walk is eliminated making for a much easier day's walking.

535m ascent, 410m descent

Optional: transfer for first 10km (23.5km walk)

Overnight Olveiroa

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Pension Rustica As Pias | Bed and breakfast

This property is a farmhouse which opened in 2006, situated in an excellent location. The hotel has 4 rooms all of them with TV, private bathroom, WIFI and heating. There is also a library and private parking. There is also a café.

Day 4 Olveiroa to Cee - 19.5 km 12 miles / 19.5 km

Today you start up in the hills and stay there, getting some amazing views of the sea as you get closer to the end. Walking across the high moors is one of the longest and most remote stretches of the whole Camino, but it is entirely beautiful.

Once you reach the peak of San Pedro you are downhill once again for your nights' accommodation in the little industrial fishing town of Cee.

200m ascent, 480m descent

Overnight Cea

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Insua | Hotel

Right in the heart of ´A Costa da Morte´, this hotel was refurbished in 2010, and offers rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and heating. There is free WIFI, an escalator and direct access to the café and the restaurant.

Day 5 Cee to Finisterre - 16 km 10 miles / 16 km

This is a lovely day walking and a very fitting one to finish off your Camino. You walk skirting the cliffs, taking in the wild Atlantic coast. You walk through some little forests and as you near the end of your journey you get to peel off your boots as you make your way across the beautiful Playa Langosteira.

After the beach comes to an end, you have a short 4km climb to the lighthouse at the end of the world, where your fantastic trip will come to an end.

310m ascent, 245m descent

Overnight Cape Finisterre

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Rustico Prado Da Vina | Hotel

This lovely accommodation offers a communal TV lounge with fireplace and library, an outdoor swimming pool, spacious gardens and free WIFI. All rooms have heating, TV and a private bathroom with bath or hydromassage shower. Most rooms have views over the Atlantic Ocean and a flat-screen TV, while some of them have a sauna.

Day 6 Onward Travel

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Is it for me? Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

Accommodation in small rural hotels and hostels, twin/double rooms with en-suite W/C
Baggage Transfers from Santiago to Finisterre
A detailed information pack including route notes, maps and local information
Transfer on Day 3 from Negreira to Vilaseiro to shorten your walk (optional)
Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
All your trip documents provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
Emergency support from our local and UK offices in the event of a problem

Excluded

Travel to/from Spain
Lunches, snacks or drinks
Travel Insurance
Personal Equipment
Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage

Extras

Additional nights accommodation along the way

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.

Compostela/Pilgrims Passport

The pilgrim’s passport is issued at the Pilgrims Office in Santiago. You need to get your passport stamped in churches, restaurants and hotels along the way. To receive a Compostela Certificate you need to have walked the last consecutive 100km, for the other sections of the trail, the passport is used as a souvenir with all the colourful stamps you will receive.

Online Documents

At Macs Adventure we care about the environment! We’re taking action to minimize the impact we have by converting the majority of our tour documentation for online delivery.

On this tour, all your detailed tour information will be digitally delivered. You will have access to this documentation via “My Account” on our website.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat and sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking/cycling gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable Travel Insurance which covers you for the activity, emergency evacuation and hospital care.