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Fisterra lighthouse on the Camino de Finisterre-Muxía
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El epílogo al fin del mundo

Camino de Finisterre-Muxía

The only Camino that LEAVES Santiago: heading for the Fisterra lighthouse and the sanctuary of A Barca in Muxía, an intimate ending facing the Atlantic.

Historic
Distance
≈ 87 (a Fisterra) · 114 (ambos) km
Days
3–5
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Costa da Morte, hills and cliffs

Elevation profile

Ascent

+1376 m

Descent

1609 m

-702435550 km22 km43 km65 km87 km

The Camino de Fisterra e Muxía is the only one walked 'in reverse', setting out from Santiago as a contemplative epilogue after reaching the tomb of the Apostle. Its extension to Fisterra has pre-Roman roots (the sun worship at the 'end of the world').

The Fisterra lighthouse, wild beaches and the sanctuary of A Barca in Muxía offer an intimate finale. It does not grant the Compostela, but rather the 'Fisterrana' and/or the 'Muxiana'.

Who it's for

For those who want to close their Camino before the ocean.

The itinerary

Stages of the route

Classic division into stages. Distances are approximate and for guidance; each pilgrim adjusts their days to their own pace.

  1. 0120 km

    Cumulative: 20 km

    280401 m5 h 14 min

    A Coruña

    Santiago de Compostela → Negreira

    Woods of oak, pine and eucalyptus once you leave the city behind, with a stiff climb up the Alto do Mar de Ovellas.

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  2. 0238 km

    Cumulative: 58 km

    638497 m10 h 7 min

    A Coruña

    Negreira → Olveiroa

    A long rural day through woodland and open countryside, with views over the valley of the Xallas.

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  3. 0316 km

    Cumulative: 74 km

    171428 m4 h 6 min

    A Coruña

    Olveiroa → Corcubión

    Lonely, sublime landscapes; at last the Atlantic comes into view after so many days without the sea.

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  4. 049 km

    Cumulative: 83 km

    215243 m2 h 30 min

    A Coruña

    Corcubión → Fisterra

    A coastal stretch of beaches all the way to Fisterra, where you collect the Fisterrana before heading to the lighthouse.

    View stage
  5. 053 km

    Cumulative: 86 km

    7240 m50 min

    A Coruña

    Fisterra → Faro de Finisterre

    A final backpack-free stroll out to the end of the world, to watch the sun set at the lighthouse.

    View stage

Plan your daily stages

Choose which stage you start from, how many days you have and at what pace; we split the stages into days balanced by effort (distance and elevation). You can save, share or print your plan.

Pace

5 days · ≈ 86 km in total

This split is not realistic on foot: at least one day goes over 42 effort units (kilometres plus climb). Add days or start closer to Santiago (from Sarria, for instance, if you have less than a week).

  1. Day 1Stage 1
    Santiago de CompostelaNegreiraView stage 1
    ≈ 20 km+280 m
  2. Day 2Stage 2
    NegreiraOlveiroaView stage 2
    ≈ 38 km+638 mNot advisable
  3. Day 3Stage 3
    OlveiroaCorcubiónView stage 3
    ≈ 16 km+171 m
  4. Day 4Stage 4
    CorcubiónFisterraView stage 4
    ≈ 9 km+215 m
  5. Day 5Stage 5
    FisterraFaro de FinisterreView stage 5
    ≈ 3 km+72 m

An indicative split by effort (distance + elevation). It does not guarantee accommodation at each stop: check each stage and its hostels before finalising your plan.

Add stamps to your digital credential

Save this route to your account, mark each stage you complete and earn your virtual Compostela when you reach Santiago. Free.

The stamps and the digital credential are a keepsake from Santiago Plan, with no official validity: they are not the pilgrim credential and do not replace the physical stamps collected at hostels and churches to obtain the Compostela at the Cathedral.

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The route

The route

Approximate track of the route with the towns it passes through.

Layers

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Download and offline navigation

Download the GPX track and open it in your hiking app (OsmAnd, Wikiloc, Locus…) to navigate without coverage.

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Where to sleep

Accommodation and services, stage by stage

A selection of pilgrim hostels (albergues) along the Camino, ordered from the start towards Santiago. The municipal and parish ones are usually the cheapest and many cannot be booked (you arrive and check in in order). Confirm beds, price and opening times before relying on them.

1. Negreira

Santiago de Compostela → Negreira

Hotels and guesthouses

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Accommodation

Hotels and guesthouses

On the Camino, pilgrim hostels (municipal, parish and private) are the cheapest option, and many cannot be booked: you arrive and check in in order of arrival. The links below search for hotels and guesthouses, for those who prefer to secure a bed in advance.

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When you reach Santiago

Experiences and guided tours in Santiago

When you finish your Camino, make the most of Santiago: a guided tour of the cathedral and the botafumeiro, a trip to Finisterre and Muxía (the end of the world), or the corners of the old town.

See experiences in Santiago

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🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car or plane.

Open in Google MapsLinks to external planners; schedules and prices on their website.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

  • Taxi Olveiroa (Casa Loncho)📞 +34 617 026 005Website

    Todo el epílogo: Santiago–Negreira–Olveiroa–Cee–Fisterra–Muxía

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • airport
    • groups
  • Muxía–Fisterra–Lires–Olveiroa–Santiago (Costa da Morte)

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • bikes
    • airport
    • accessible
  • Fisterra y Costa da Morte; recogida en puntos del Camino

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • bikes
    • airport
    • accessible
  • Santiago–Negreira–Olveiroa–Corcubión–Finisterre–Muxía

    • passengers
    • airport
    • groups
  • Camino CómodoWebsite

    Santiago–Finisterre–Muxía–Lires (traslados internos)

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • bikes
    • groups
    • accessible

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres is the Camino de Finisterre-Muxía?
The Camino de Finisterre-Muxía is about 87 km and usually takes around 3–5 days on foot.
Is the Camino de Finisterre-Muxía hard?
Its difficulty is moderate. On Santiago Plan you have every stage with a map, elevation profile and hostels, so you can prepare it calmly.
How much does it cost to walk the Camino de Finisterre-Muxía?
Staying in hostels, budget roughly between 80 and 230 € in total (around 3–5 days), including bed, food and the odd extra. It varies with the season and your travel style.
Do you need to book the hostels?
In low season it's usually not necessary, but in summer and during a Holy Year it's wise to plan ahead and, in many cases, book your accommodation. We can't guarantee bed availability.

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