Santiago Finisterre Way Galicia Spain Known as the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), this part of northern Spain was the furthest known land until explorers set sail in the Middle Ages. In pre-Roman times, people believed this was the place where souls rose to heaven, understandable when you witness the sun slipping into the vast ocean. The Camino Santiago to Finisterre extends the Way of St James from Santiago de Compostela to the ‘end of the Earth’, a mystical and symbolic place to complete your journey. This Camino, although ancient, is far less travelled than those that end in Santiago, leaving you to fully appreciate the tranquil beauty of this unspoilt part of Galicia with few distractions. Walking Tour Meeting: Santiago de Compostela Airport: Santiago de Compostela Transfer: Riders: Min 1 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Santiago. Private transfers can be arranged for an extra fee.

Sample Itinerary - Subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Santiago de Compostela
Arrive in Santiago de Compostela and take some time to explore this atmospheric old city.
Meals included: none
Overnight in 3* hotel in Santiago

Day 2: Walk from Santiago de Compostela to Ponte Maceira
As you leave from Santiago, make a point of looking back at the city for memorable views. The rest of today’s walk takes you through leafy woodland and green fields broken up with intermittent villages. Cross a Roman bridge and end the stage in the pleasant town of Ponte Maceira.
Hiking about 17 km / 10.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Ponte Maceira

Day 3: Walk from Ponte Maceira to Santa Mariña
You’ll need an early start and a good breakfast to help you manage the long, gradual climb out of Negreira. Once you reach the ridge, you can enjoy the pretty forest paths, peaceful rural roads and attractive scenery all the way to the village of Santa Mariña.
Hiking about 24 km / 15 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Santa Mariña

Day 4: Walk from Santa Mariña to Oliveira
This stage is relatively short so you can have a late start to recover from the previous day. Follow country lanes and enjoy the scenery as you climb to Monte Aro before your final descent into the village of Oliveiroa.
Hiking about 13 km / 8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 2* hotel in Oliveira

Day 5: Walk from Oliveira to Cee
Today’s walk is far less hilly and quite scenic, taking you between mountains, windmills and forests for your first sighting of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Finisterre. Make your way slowly down the steep hill to the charming village of Cee with its small sandy cove and colourful fishing boats.
Hiking about 20 km / 12.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Cee

Day 6: Walk from Cee to Finisterre
The day begins with a climb through Concorbión, after which you’ll head back down to the beach. From here, the Way more or less follows the coastline and the extensive Langosteira beach towards Finisterre, offering beguiling views of the cape. The ‘end of the world’ is further 3 km from the fishing village and marked with a lighthouse.
Hiking about 16 km / 10 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Finisterre

Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                    Ponte Maceira area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	54	56	60	63	67	74	78	78	75	67	59	55
Average Low Temperature (°F)	41	41	43	45	49	54	57	57	55	51	45	43
Average High Temperature (°C)	12	13	16	17	20	23	25	26	24	20	15	13
Average Low Temperature (°C)	5	5	6	7	9	12	14	14	13	10	7	6
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	15	13	13	13	11	7	5	5	7	12	14	14

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Thanks to its proximity to the coast, the region benefits from mild but rainy winters. Summers are usually a bit warmer and it never gets too hot thanks to the Atlantic's winds.

We take care of transferring your luggage between each accommodation (limit of 1 bag per person - 15kg max per bag).

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Accommodations
Your package includes accommodation in 2 and 3* hotels along the way.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Santiago
Night 2: Hotel in Ponte Maceira
Night 3: Hotel in Santa Marina
Night 4: Hotel in Oliveira
Night 5: Hotel in Cee
Night 6: Hotel in Finisterre

Room Occupancy
Solo travelers will need to pay a single supplement fee.


Meals
All breakfasts are included. Lunches and Dinners need to be paid extra.

Special diets and dietary restrictions:
We can cater to dietary requirements with advanced notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Horses:		--
Pace:		Total walking distance: 90 km / 56 miles
Level:		(1 to 3 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Riders:		Min 1 riders

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Passport Note

Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.



Visas

Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

 

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