The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
The walk on from Santiago to the Atlantic, by Negreira and Olveiroa to Muxía and along the coast to Fisterra and its lighthouse; it starts at the cathedral, so it does not count towards the Compostela.
Stages
A suggested split into 4 days of about 30 km (19 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Santiago de Compostela to Negreira 21 km · 21 km from the start
- Day 2 Negreira to Olveiroa 34 km · 55 km from the start
- Day 3 Olveiroa to Muxía 33 km · 88 km from the start
- Day 4 Muxía to Fisterra 31 km · 119 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Santiago de Compostela, Santiago. 42.88049, -8.54575
Finish: near Fisterra, A Coruña. 42.88223, -9.27177
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Santiago de Compostela, Santiago · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Negreira, A Barcala · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Olveiroa, Fisterra · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Muxía, Fisterra · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Fisterra, A Coruña · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
