Camino Finisterre: Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre - 6 Days
The Camino Finisterre predates Christianity. Long before pilgrims walked to Santiago, pagans made this journey to Cape Fisterra — the "End of the World" — where they believed the sun died and the worlds of the living and dead converged. Today the route offers a quieter, more contemplative experience than the main Camino trails, winding through remote Galician villages, eucalyptus forests and open moorland before the Atlantic finally appears on the horizon. Most walkers end at Fisterra's iconic lighthouse, marked by the Km 0 stone. Many choose to continue two days further to the charming fishing village of Muxía, where the rugged Costa da Morte meets the sea.
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Hotel (5 nights)
5 breakfasts
Auswalk Walking Grade
Moderate
Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.
Expect some hills and longer walking days. A reasonable level of fitness will help you enjoy the experience.
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Days on the trail
13-34 km
Daily distance range
214-567 m
Daily ascent range
4/10
Trail difficulty
Nights are spent in small, family-run hotels and guesthouses that have been welcoming Camino walkers for many years. All rooms are ensuite, and the atmosphere is characteristically warm, with most fellow guests sharing the same journey. As this is a popular route, similar properties to those listed may occasionally be substituted.
Note: Single rooms are available but limited on this route. If travelling with others but requiring a single room, early booking is strongly advised. A single occupancy fee applies.
Breakfasts are included throughout the walk. Many of the accommodations have their own restaurants serving regional dishes with local ingredients, and dinners can be added as a supplement each evening if preferred. Lunches and dinners are yours to discover along the way — local cheeses, cured meats and the remarkable variety of breads found along the Camino make for a great midday spread.
Note: Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking so we can inform your hosts. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended.
The walk starts in Santiago de Compostela, best reached by flying directly into Santiago airport. If travelling from within Europe, train connections are available from Madrid (approximately 7 hours from Chamartín station) and Bilbao (approximately 8 hours). The walk ends at Cape Fisterra, from where a bus returns to Santiago. Speak to your destination consultant if you need help arranging the return journey.
This walk is available from March through to November. The Camino Finisterre is a lively route year-round, with local festivals and celebrations dotting the calendar from Galician literature festivals to the nationwide festivities of Semana Santa. Whenever you walk, there is likely something worth stopping for along the way.
The Camino Finisterre is a well-defined and well-waymarked route, guided by the iconic scallop shell markers at every turn. The trails are varied, taking you through open countryside, farm and forest tracks, hilltop villages and occasional urban stretches as the route follows the truest pilgrim path possible. A typical day involves up to 30km of walking with up to 500m of ascent and descent, so a moderately active lifestyle and a regular exercise routine of two to three times a week is recommended in the lead-up to your walk. Daily walk notes, maps and GPX tracks are provided for each day.
You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.
A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.
Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.
A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.
Pick any available date — this is your trip, your schedule
Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.
When you’re already on the ground you don’t even need the trail notes/ walking routes. You just get on with the flow. You will never get lost. If you plan to do the Camino de Santiago, look no further than Auswalk. Seamless and you are in good hands.
This trip. Was perfect. We loved that we could break down the long day into 2 days. All the accommodation was right in the Camino route so there was no extra walking to get to it. The hotels were all lovely with delicious breakfasts. I would definitely recommend Auswalk and use them again.
Process of dept point is very convenient. Accommodation was excellent and close to the starting point of the walk. This was a well-organised and supported walk and we are grateful to you for that.
The organisation is perfect. The choice of hotels is fabulous. Facilities, food and service are highly commendable. Kudos to Ausswalk for providing the best service.
The organisation is perfect. The choice of hotels is fabulous. Facilities, food and service are highly commendable. Kudos to Auswalk for providing the best service.
I have recently completed the Camino Walk. Having the Notes and App provided by Auswalk was a great help in both my preparation for the walk and to follow during the walk itself. The accommodation was very good and well located and the luggage delivery service worked perfectly. I had great weather and shared the walk with many other helpful and friendly people from many different countries. Great.
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