How many kilometres is stage 5?

The stage from Fisterra to Faro de Finisterre is about 3 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 51 min at a moderate pace (3 km and +81 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +81 m of ascent and −52 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 27 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 Faro de Finisterre?

We list 14 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Faro de Finisterre.

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

On the stage we found 1 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 1 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 5 of 5 · Camino de Finisterre-Muxía

Fisterra → Faro de Finisterre

A Coruña

Distance: 3 km
Time: 51 min
Ascent: +81 m
Descent: −52 m
Difficulty: Hard

Previous stage4

Paseo final sin mochila hasta el fin del mundo, para ver la puesta de sol en el faro.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+81 m

Descent

−52 m

Altitude

5–66 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 1 water fountains✚ 1 pharmacies🏧 1 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).

CastleCastelo de San Carlos
MuseumMuseo da Pesca
MonumentÁncora do Casón
MonumentPraza de América
ChurchIgrexa de Santa María das Areas
HeritageA Cruz de Baixar
AttractionPraia do Mar de Fóra
ArtMonumento ó Emigrante

Hostels on this stage

Hostel Albergue Oceanus+34 609 821 302 Website ↗
Albergue Cabo da Vila+34 981740454; +34 607735474 Website ↗
Albergue Mar de Fóra+34 981 740 298 Website ↗
Albergue de Sonia Buen Camino+34981740771;+34619529343 Website ↗
Albergue Mar de Rostro+34 981740362; +34 637107765 Website ↗
Albergue de Peregrinos FisterraPublic+34 981740781
Hostal Rivas+34 981740027 Website ↗
Albergue Por Fin+34 636764726
Albergue La Espiral+34 678 39 09 28 Website ↗
Albergue O Encontro+34 696503363
Albergue Ara Solis+34 981712143; +34 638326869
Albergue da Paz+34 981740332; +34 628903693
Albergue provisional de Peregrinos
Albergue Finistellae+34 637821296 Website ↗

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 5?: The stage from Fisterra to Faro de Finisterre is about 3 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 51 min at a moderate pace (3 km and +81 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +81 m of ascent and −52 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 27 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 Faro de Finisterre?: We list 14 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Faro de Finisterre.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 1 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 1 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).