length
6 Days
difficulty
Moderate
trip cost
from $950 pp
Nature Immersion
Cultural Interest
Overview
Camino de Finisterre
The final part of the Camino de Santiago journey. Since ancient times pilgrims have been making their way beyond Santiago to Finisterre (Fisterra in Galician) literally the ‘end of the world’. It is the most westerly point in Europe and a fitting end to the epic Camino walk. Four days of walking brings you to the sea and the rugged coastal landscapes of Galicia.
The origins of worship here date back to pre-Christian pagan times, it was also a place of worship for the Romans and thereafter Christians undertaking the Camino as far back as 1000 years ago.
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Highlights
Get Ready For
- A quieter and less visited section of the trail that literally finishes at the water’s edge
- Enjoy great seafood and local wine while resting in Finisterre
- Quiet woodland paths past Galician horreos and remote moors
- Finisterre was considered to be the “End of the World” during the middle ages and was a place of sun worship by the Romans
Client experiences
What do people Say?
Hear from people about their experiences who have walked the Camino de Santiago with us in recent years. Also a blog article link here with photos.
Itinerary
DAILY DETAILS
The path leaves Santiago from the Praza do Obradoira taking you out past the stately homes of San Lourenz. You soon enter the country lanes and oak woodland areas. After 6 km in the small hamlet of Sarela de Abaxio you have an amazing view back over Santiago with the cathedral silhouetted against the skyline. The route continues through small villages, on quiet roads and on country paths. From Mar de Ovellas you will be rewarded with magnificent views over the valleys below. Cross the magnificent 14th century bridge Ponte Maceira over the River Tambre and enjoy this beautiful hamlet in Galicia. From here the Camino takes you to Negreira, home to the medieval fortress of Pazo de Coton.
From Negreira the path leads through small picturesque villages, dairy and corn farms while gently rising to the highest point of the Camino de Finisterre at Monte Aro where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the region. The local architecture of the region’s numerous granaries are on display as the route winds its way through this rich agricultural area.
Meals: B
Today the trail continues along the high plateau of Terre de Xallas passing through Hospital before finally descending to the Ponte Olveiroa where you cross the Xallas River. A 10 km gravel path through open fields and plantations is both scenic and quiet where solitude can truly be enjoyed before tackling the steep descent down to Cee while enjoying the first view of Finisterre and the bay in the distance.
Meals: B
A short journey today takes you from Cee to Corcubion and on to Finisterre. Take time to enjoy the old heritage listed area in Corcubion. Along the way enjoy views over the bay and Cape Finisterre with the town nestled below. As you come to the shore, leave the road and take to the sand with your approach to the “End of the World” along the beach of A Langosteira. Another 4 km along the path beside the road leads to the lighthouse and the end of your journey before you return to Finisterre and your overnight accommodation.
Meals: B
You can catch a local bus which departs throughout the day for the one hour drive back to Santiago or book a private transfer
Meals: B
You are free to check out of your hotel any time before 10am. If you would like to explore Santiago further you are able to leave your bags with reception.
Meals: B
Map
Explore
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is a wonderful historic city. At its heart is Praza do Obradoiro and the ancient Cathedral, where the remains of St James are allegedly buried. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets and discover the many enticing tapas bars and restaurants. It’s from this city that many pilgrims make their way to Finisterre, literally the ‘end of the world’.
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Negreira
The sleepy and beautiful village of Negreira, 22km from Santiago, is nestled in a valley, masked by hills and mountains on all sides. Its streets are wide and straight and there are plenty of bars and shops. Don’t miss the imposing medieval fortress of Pazo de Coton, the Chapel of San Mauro and the arched Ponte Maceira that straddles the river Tambre.
Abeleiroas
As you make your way to the tiny hamlet of Abeleiroas you’ll pass numerous granaries as the route winds its way through this rich agricultural area. You’ll gently rise to the highest point of the Camino de Finisterre at Monte Aro where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the region.
Cee
The charming seaside town of Cee has a strong fishing heritage. You can often witness the daily activities of fishermen as they bring in their catches. The beautiful sandy beaches, such as Playa de Estorde and Playa de Corcubión, are popular for swimming and sunbathing.
Finisterre
Finisterre translates to ‘End of the Earth’ in Spanish. It was historically believed to be the westernmost point of land in Europe, giving it a certain mystique and making it an important location for pilgrims. The town is set against a backdrop of dramatic cliffs, rugged coastline, and pristine beaches. The Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) begins here, and the powerful Atlantic Ocean has shaped the landscape, creating breathtaking natural beauty. Fisterra Lighthouse (Faro de Fisterra) stands prominently on the cliffs and provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Inclusions
What's included?
- 5 nights excellent accommodation including historic hotels and character country houses.
- Private en suite rooms on a twin share basis
- Daily breakfast
- Luggage transfer each day from hotel to hotel (1 x 20kg bag per person)
- RAW Travel navigation APP with maps of your hotel locations and emergency contact numbers
- Local and Australian emergency contact numbers
- Pre-trip Camino guidance and planning
- Dedicated local support person in Spain for reassurance
- Local bus from Finisterre to Santiago
- Single supplement $300
- Travel insurance
- Flight to/from Spain
For an extra indulgence, upgrade your hotel in Santiago to a Parador from $170 per person/per night twin share and $250 per person/per night single occupancy, when booked 6 months in advance (subject to availability).
For any part of your trip that falls between 31 October and 31 March there is an out of season luggage transfer surcharge cost of $30 per person per day.
Camino resources
FINDING YOUR WAY
Our unique RAW Travel walking app has been designed to help you navigate easily on the French Way. Simply download your map with the unique link we send you and you’ll be able to follow your route with ease, showing your location in real-time without any internet connection needed or cumbersome pages of notes. The app has many great features; it shows the location of each night’s accommodation, and weather forecasts localised for each of your overnight stops. There is information on how and where to catch the trains you need ( if any) and there are important reminders, safety information, videos and emergency contact information for your route. It also has a unique audio feature that can tell you about places and points of interest as you approach them on the trail.
Exclusive Guide
Camino de Santiago
Discover inspiration, travel essentials, practical information and more in our free Destination Guide. All you need to know about walking the Camino de Santiago routes through Spain, Portugal and France!
Walking the Camino is an incredible journey that will immerse you not only in Europe’s grand history, food and culture but most importantly the extraordinary camaraderie that exists along these routes. The spirit of the Camino de Santiago is alive and well among people from all over the world. It is a ‘bucket list’ experience you will never forget!
Customer Testimonials
My walk out to the North Atlantic was magical. At 6:00 a.m. the morning I left my room, the pitch dark and “starkers” I plunged myself into the frigid waters below my hotel. The word that came to mind was ‘jubilant’.
Sally Bradford – May 2016
Customer Testimonials
I loved the Camino Finisterre. I enjoyed the scenery, the overall quietness and the fewer people. The baggage transfer service operated without a hitch and the accommodation was lovely.
Fiona Maclean, Ocean View (QLD) – September 2018
Customer Testimonials
Overall the trip was fabulous. The planning and knowledge from RAW was faultless and we were really happy with the trip. We have already recommended RAW to others. For the most part, the accommodation was fantastic and the overall itinerary was great. We did need to contact Daniel in Spain a few times and he was great.
Kelly Hawkins – September 2015
Customer Testimonials
This was a fantastic experience overall made easy with having everything being pre-booked and the luggage transferred. Everything was well organised and hassle free for me and the bag transfers was a seamless process. It was easy to find our hotels each day and I appreciated that most of them were on or very near to the Camino. I also want to mention how fantastic your Spanish employee Daniel is. He was approachable and helped us out with our one problem. Nothing was too much trouble and he is an asset to your team. I would travel with RAW travel again, everything was hassle free and well organised.
Rachel Symons – August 2015
Customer Testimonials
The accessibility of RAW Travel staff with all communication/queries before our trip was exceptional. Everything was organised/tailored to our wants and needs. I am so happy we chose RAW Travel to help us fulfil our drea
Anne Marie Manion, Belgrave (VIC) – July 2017
Portuguese Coastal Camino
Baiona to Finisterre – Portuguese Coastal Camino
- Solitude, mindfulness and reflection on the ‘Camino less travelled’
- Fishing villages, beach walks, excellent seafood and wine
- Exceptional walking along the wild Atlantic coast
- 2 nights in the magnificent Parador hotel in Baiona
$2,850.00
Portuguese Coastal Camino
Baiona to Santiago – Portuguese Coastal Camino
- Beautiful Galician scenery; seascapes, vineyards and shady forests
- Walk approx. 130km enabling you to receive a Compostela
- Local delicacies especially amazing seafood including oysters and pulpo
- Magnificent accommodation with a complimentary upgrade
$1,995.00
Portuguese Coastal Camino
Lisbon to Santiago – Portuguese Coastal Camino
- Explore Lisbon’s abundant history, fine cuisine and lively culture
- Fresh cod and grilled sardines the world famous ‘Pastéis de Nata’
- Lush fields, olive and citrus groves, beautiful beaches and wild coastlines
- Roman remains, old Knights Templar towns, Moorish bastions
$6,450.00
Camino de Santiago
Madrid to Santiago – Camino
- Begin your journey in the exciting city of Madrid
- Free time to explore Spain’s exciting capital
- Walk the final 100km of the Camino Trail; qualify for your Compostela
- Finish in the historic city Santiago; visit the final end point at the Cathedral
$2,430.00
Portuguese Coastal Camino
Porto to Santiago – Portuguese Coastal Camino
- Savour the slower pace of this much quieter Camino
- Memorable encounters with friendly locals along the way
- Rest or explore with a free day in Porto, a vibrant and fascinating riverside city
- Make an optional visit to Tui or a day trip to the Cies Islands
$3,550.00
Camino de Santiago
The Camino Stage 3-5. Leon to Santiago
- Walk the final 300km of the Camino Trail
- This self-guided trip allows you to set your own pace
- Finish in this historic city of Santiago; visit the final end point of your walk at the Cathedral
$2,940.00
Camino de Santiago
The Camino Stage 5. Sarria to Santiago: 9 day
- Walk the final 100km of the Camino Trail
- Qualify for your Compostela
- Finish in this historic city of Santiago
- Visit the final end point of your walk at the Cathedral
$1,550.00
Camino de Santiago
The Camino Stage 5. Sarria to Santiago: Womens Parador Trip
- Walk the final 100km of Spain’s iconic Camino trail
- Qualify for your Compostela
- Finish in Santiago and visit the final end point of your walk at the Cathedral
- Stay in opulent Parador hotels
$2,795.00
Le Puy Camino (France)
The Conques Trip: Le Puy Camino
- A beautiful 200km walk across the Central Massif of France
- Ever-changing cultures, gastronomy and dialects
- Espalion’s 16th-century Veiux Palace and 11th century Pont Veiux
- The beautiful medieval Romanesque abbey and hidden village of Conques
$2,550.00
Camino de Santiago
The Full Camino
- Self-guided walking trip; set your own pace
- Enjoy Spain’s rich legacy of history, culture, food and art
- Ideal for single travellers who like the details of their trip well planned
- Country roads, forest tracks over old villages, cities born from the Camino trail
$6,390.00
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