Fisterra Way
42.907814,-9.265037
The end of the Way, km. 0
Itinerary
The relation of the ancient “Finisterrae” with the Way was established when the Apostle’s tomb was discovered. Different stories about the Santiago’s body transfer to Galicia mention the city of Dugium, located on Finisterre isthmus.
In Muxía there is a legend about the Virgin appearing and several traditions about the special stones in this place, which are supposed to have magic properties.
This change is described in the Travel to the West of Domenico Laffy, on the 17th Century.
We also need to mention that this Way is walked from Santiago towards Finisterre and not the other way around. Those who do it, use to burn their clothes as a symbolism of rebirth and purification.
Route
It starts in Santiago de Compostela and goes through Ponte Sarela, Sarela de Baixo, Vidán, Barcía, Lamas, Pedra da Legua, Roxos, Vila, Portela, Ventosa, Lombao, Augapesada, Castiñeiro do Lobo, Alto do Mar do Ovellas, Susavila de Carballo, Trasmonte, Burgueiros, Pontemaceira, Maceira Nova, Barca, Chancela, Negreira, Zas, Porto-camiño, Cornovo, Marcelle, Vilaserío, Comado, Santa Mariña, A Mola, Bon Xesús, Gueima, Vilar do Castro, Campo Valado, Porteliñas, Abeleiroas, San Cristobo de Corzón, Mallón, Poneolveira, Olveiroa, Hospital, Marco do Couto, Pedras Loiras, Fonte Romeu, Campolongo, Camiños Chans, Cee, Corcubión, O Vilar, Amarela, Sardiñeiro, Mallas, Escaselas, San Martiño do Baixo, San Roque y Finisterre.
From Finisterre, the Way continues to Muxía, passing by: Escaselas, Hermereduxo de Baixo, San Salvador, Denle, Castromiñán, Arenal do Rostro, Canosa, Lires, Vaosilveiro, Frixe, Loalo, Guisamonde, Morquintián, Vilela, Xurrantes, Lourido and Muxía.
Stages
FT01 - Santiago de Compostela - Negreira - 21,3 km
FT02 - Negreira - Olveiroa - 33,2 km
FT03 - Olveiroa - Fisterra - 30 km
FT04 - Fisterra - Muxía - 28,8 km
External info sources about this route and recommended websites:
Federación Española de Asociaciones del Camino de Santiago
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