Camino Finisterre Voyage Tips and guide

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

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

The Camino Finisterre shares most practical considerations with the French Way — see that article for general advice on equipment, food, water, and accommodation. The notes below cover what's different.

Much the same as the French Way — villages and small towns are spaced closely enough that you won't need to carry more than a snack.

Tap water is available throughout. Same situation as the French Way.

The albergue network is thinner here than on the French Way, and some stages have very limited options. Book ahead in summer, and consider carrying a sleeping bag liner as some pilgrim hostels provide only a mattress.

The route ends on the Atlantic coast, which is even more exposed to wind and rain than the inland Camino. The name "Coast of Death" is no accident — come prepared for rapidly changing weather even in summer.

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

Map of Camino Finisterre

Santiago de Compostela - Negreira

 20 km

Starts at 42.883333-8.5333331 Santiago de Compostela, the finishing point for the Way of St. James. Passing through 42.8854-8.62872 Ventosa, the stage ends at 42.910971-8.7349563 Negreira .

Negreira - Vilaserio

 13 km

Passes through 42.931181-8.8028584 A Pena, ends at 42.9429-8.85015 Vilaserio.

• 42.942417-8.8504411 Casa Vella Albergue, Vilaserio 23, ☏ +34 615 66 92 83.  (updated Apr 2022)

Vilaserio - Lago

 13 km

Passes through 42.957018-8.9187346 Santa Mariña, ends at 42.962655-8.9750587 Lago.

Lago - Olveiroa

 6 km

Passes through 42.961281-9.0166818 A Ponte Olveira, ending at 42.96743-9.0414379 Olveiroa.

Alternative: Olveiroa - Dumbría

 20 km

Ends at 43.010404-9.11795310 Dumbría .

Alternative: Dumbría - Muxía

 22 km

Passes through 43.047628-9.15376511 A Grixa and 43.08241-9.15814212 Ozón, ends at 43.10617-9.21746113MISSING WIKILINK Muxia.

Alternative: Muxía - Lires

 14 km

Ends at 42.996944-9.24694414 Lires.

Alternative: Lires - Fisterra

 14 km

Ends at Fisterra.

Olveiroa - Cee

 16 km

Passes through 42.973664-9.06745415 O Logroso and 42.984614-9.07589916 Hospital, ends at 42.955556-9.1917 Cee .

Cee - Fisterra

 13 km

Passes through 42.936471-9.20874218 San Roque/A Amarela, ends at 42.908611-9.2627781 Fisterra.

The Camino Finisterre is generally safe, with a well-marked trail and welcoming locals. Galicia is known for sudden rain and fog, so always check the forecast and keep a rain jacket within reach — the weather can turn fast. Paths can get slippery in the wet, particularly on stone and gravel, so sturdy footwear and trekking poles are worth considering. Don't underestimate the sun either; even on overcast days the exposure can be stronger than expected, so sunscreen and a hat are a good idea.

Solo pilgrims should keep valuables close and avoid lingering in isolated sections as the day draws to a close — theft is rare but not unheard of. Near towns, stay alert on road sections where the trail briefly runs alongside traffic.

The emergency number in Spain is ☏ 112.

• You can continue to hike along the French Way.