How many kilometres is stage 1?

The stage from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira is about 20 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 5 h 15 min at a moderate pace (20 km and +293 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +293 m of ascent and −412 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 15 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.

Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Negreira?

We list 31 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Negreira.

Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?

On the stage we found 30 water fountains, 18 pharmacies and 26 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 1 of 5 · Camino de Finisterre-Muxía

Santiago de Compostela → Negreira

A Coruña

Distance: 20 km
Time: 5 h 15 min
Ascent: +293 m
Descent: −412 m
Difficulty: Moderate

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Bosques de roble, pino y eucalipto tras dejar la ciudad; repecho en el Alto do Mar de Ovellas.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+293 m

Descent

−412 m

Altitude

50–263 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 30 water fountains✚ 18 pharmacies🏧 26 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

MonasteryMosteiro e Igrexa de San Paio de Antealtares
MuseumGalicia Dixital
RuinsPetróglifos do Castriño de Conxo
MuseumMuseo da Catedral de Santiago
RuinsPetróglifo do Monte Novo
RuinsPetróglifo de Vilastrexe
RuinsPetróglifo do Monte Aberto (II)
RuinsPetróglifo da Presanseira

Hostels on this stage

Albergue Azabache+34 981071254 Website ↗
Hospedaje San Pelayo+34 981565016
Libredón+34 981 57 65 20 Website ↗
Albergue The Last Stamp+34 981 56 35 25 Website ↗
Hostal Airas NunesWebsite ↗
O Códice
Albergue guest house+34630058885
Pensión Santa Cruz
Hostel SP 55+34 692 41 67 30 Website ↗
Albergue O Fogar de Teodomiro+34 981582920;+34 699631592 Website ↗
Loop INN Santiago de Compostela+34 981 585 667 Website ↗
Hospedería San Martin Pinario+34981560282
Habitaciones Oxford
Albergue para Peregrinos e Xente sen Recursos Xoán XXIII
Albergue Santiago KM-0
O Patrón
Albergue Mundoalbergue+34 981588625; +34 674415600 Website ↗
Hostal Costa Azul
Albergue Blanco+34 8 8197 6850
Albergue Roots & BootsWebsite ↗
Albergue A Casa do Boi+34981890967 Website ↗
Casa Riamonte+34 981890356; +34 629740742 Website ↗
Albergue Anjana+34 607387229; +34 667204706 Website ↗
Albergue Turístico San José+34 881976934 Website ↗
Albergue Alecrín+34 616 628 768 Website ↗
Albergue Cotón+34 698128883 Website ↗
Mouritz RoomsWebsite ↗
Albergue Turístico de Logrosa+34 981885820;+34 646142554 Website ↗
Albergue de Peregrinos de NegreiraPublic+34 664081498
Albergue El Carmen+34 636 129 691 Website ↗
Hostal Albergue La Mezquita

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.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 1?: The stage from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira is about 20 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 5 h 15 min at a moderate pace (20 km and +293 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +293 m of ascent and −412 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 15 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Negreira?: We list 31 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Negreira.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 30 water fountains, 18 pharmacies and 26 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).