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Santiago de Compostela at the Start of the Caminos to Finisterre & Muxía

Altitude:

250

Notice:

One word of caution regarding accommodation is in order. If you are arriving in the high season, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. There have been several additions to the albergue roster in recent year but the numbers of pilgrims still exceed capacity in the high season.

The Feast day of Saint James is celebrated with a full week of music and dance, with a fireworks display in the Plaza Obradoiro on the evening of the 24th of July. The best views can be had from Obradoiro, or from Alameda park.

The Road:

The camino departs Santiago from the Obradoiro square, directly in front of the Cathedral. With your back to the Cathedral exit the square to your right, passing between the Parador and the Ayuntamiento building. It is downhill along the Rúa da Hortas. The end...

Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela at the Start of the Caminos to Finisterre & Muxía

	Name	Beds	Price	Booking.com
1	Albergue Acuario de Santiago de Compostela Estocolmo, 2 Private	60	10/12€	Booking.com
2	Residencia de Peregrinos San Lázaro San Lázaro Xunta	80	10€
3	Albergue Seminario Menor en Santiago de Compostela Quiroga Palacios Private	199	10/12€	Booking.com
4	Albergue O Fogar de Teodomiro Algalia de Arriba, 3 Private	20	15€	Booking.com
5	Albergue de peregrinos Jaime García Rodríguez Estocolmo Association	150	8€
6	Albergue Mundoalbergue San Clemente, 26 Private	30	12/18€
7	Albergue Santo Santiago Valiño, 3 Private	40	10€
8	Albergue Turístico La Salle Tras Santa Clara Private	84	17€
9	Albergue Fin del Camino Moscova Parochial	110	8*€
10	Albergue The Last Stamp Preguntoiro, 10 Private	62	15/25€	Booking.com
11	Albergue Azabache Azabachería, 15 Private	22	14/18€
12	Albergue Meiga Backpackers Basquiños, 67 Private	30	11/13*€
13	Albergue Roots & Boots Cruceiro do Gaio, 7 Private	48	12/18€	Booking.com
14	Albergue La Estrella de Santiago Concheiros, 36-38 Private	24	10/14€
15	Albergue Porta Real dos Concheiros, 10 Private	24	10/15€
16	Albergue La Estación Xoana Nogueira, 14 Private	24	12€
17	Hostal Reis Católicos (Parador de Santiago) Obradoiro, 1 Parador			Booking.com
18	Hospedería San Martín Pinario Pl. de la Inmaculada, 3 Hotel			Booking.com
19	Hotel Nest Style Santiago Doutor Teixeiro, 15 Hotel			Booking.com
20	Hotel Avenida Fuente de San Antonio, 5 Hotel			Booking.com
21	Hostal Alameda San Clemente, 32 Hostal			Booking.com
22	Hostal Mapoula Entremurallas, 10-3 Hostal			Booking.com
23	Pensión Pazo de Argra Calderería, 37 Pension			Booking.com
24	Albergue Monterrey Fontiñas, 65a Private	36	10/12€	Booking.com
25	Albergue La Credencial Fonte dos Concheiros, 13 Private	36	10/14€	Booking.com
26	Albergue Compostela Pedro de Mezonzo, 28 Private			Booking.com
27	Albergue Basquinos 45 Pedro de Mezonzo, 28 Private			Booking.com
28	Albergue Linares Algalia de Abaixo, 34 Private			Booking.com
29	Blanco Albergue Galeras, 30 Private	20	12€	Booking.com

Ponte Sarela

0.70km → Sarela de Abaixo

Altitude:

195

The remains of an old watermill sit aside the Río Sarela on the outskirts of Santiago.

Sarela de Abaixo

1.50km → Moas de Baixo

Altitude:

235

This hillside is the first and last place to catch a glimpse of the Cathedral from the camino.

The Road:

The camino turns left where it meets the mountain road and follows it for 100m before turning to the right.

Moas de Baixo

0.90km → O Carballal

Altitude:

160

The Road:

The forest meets the road again in Moas, and when it does turn right to follow newly installed arrows.

O Carballal

2.50km → Quintáns

Altitude:

150

Heavy traffic here.

The Road:

Turn right at the bus stop / Hórreo.

Quintáns

1.90km → Alto do Vento

Altitude:

165

The Road:

When you arrive at the main road of Quintáns, the camino turns left and then immediately right again... watch out for the arrows.

At the same intersection, there is a bar on your right.

Alto do Vento

1.00km → Ventosa (Castelo)

Altitude:

100

There is a bar where the camino emerges into town.

The Road:

The camino crisscrosses the main road and follows safer side streets. Keep an eye out for yellow arrows near a small bus stop that takes you to the right. If you miss it and walk too far, stay on the road and keep an eye out for a yellow arrow that will take you left. If you miss that one, just...

Ventosa (Castelo)

1.30km → Aguapesada

Altitude:

The albergue is about halfway through town and about 400m off the camino.

Accommodation in Ventosa (Castelo)

	Name	Beds	Price		Booking.com
1	Albergue Casa Riamonte Aldea de Castelo Private	10	13€		Booking.com

Aguapesada

2.90km → Carballo

Altitude:

Bar and pharmacy on your right. Check out the vines above the bar patio; they are a combination of grapes and kiwi.

The Road:

The road from Ventosa to Aguapesada is straight and along the road. Beyond Aguapesada, it follows a quiet track and road up and into the forest. The climb here is fairly steep. The towns between here and Ponte Maceira are of little note, and there is only one bar along this stretch.

Carballo

0.90km → Trasmonte

Altitude:

255

Trasmonte

0.60km → O Reino

Altitude:

220

The Road:

Keep on the road through Trasmonte.

O Reino

0.50km → Burgueiros

Altitude:

200

There is a bar in O Reino, which technically is a bit off of the camino to your left. Useful if the bar in Trasmonte was closed or if you prefer taking the path less traveled.

Burgueiros

0.80km → Ponte Maceira

Altitude:

185

Ponte Maceira

2.10km → Barca

Altitude:

145

The highlight of Ponte Maceira is the bridge over the Río Tambre. If not that, then the río itself. For legal reasons I cannot advise you to swim in the river, but I can tell you that if you waited until the late afternoon to do so, you would not be alone. I can also tell you it is...

The Road:

Cross over the bridge and follow the road out of town. As is common in these parts, the camino will continue to parallel the main road, often crossing and then crossing back, it feels un-necessary, but it keeps you away from the traffic. Negreira is the next city of note and has all of the...

Barca

1.90km → Negreira

Altitude:

150

Chancela

km →

Altitude:

145

Negreira

3.30km → Zas

Altitude:

165

Booking.com

The Xunta albergue is on the far end of town, be sure to pick up supplies if you are not keen on walking back. All services are available in town.

The Road:

The camino leaves Negreira near the municipal albergue on the West side of town. If you stayed in that albergue, go back towards town a short distance and follow the signs to the church. If you are an early morning (in the dark) walker, do yourself a favor and scout the route the night before....

Accommodation in Negreira

	Name	Beds	Price	Booking.com
1	Albergue de Negreira Patrocinio Municipal	20	5€
2	Albergue Turístico de Logrosa Logrosa, 6 Private	20	17*€	Booking.com
3	Albergue Turístico San José Castelao, 20 Private	50	12€
4	Albergue Lua Santiago, 22 Private	40	12€
5	Albergue El Carmen Carmen, 2 Private	34	12€
6	Albergue Alecrin Santiago, 52 Private	40	12€
7	Hostal La Mezquita Carmen, 2 Hostal
8	Casa de Bola Lugar de Covas, 9 Casa Rural	10		Booking.com
9	Hotel Millan Santiago Hotel			Booking.com
10	Albergue Anjana Chantada, 39 Private	18	12€

Zas

4.10km → O Rapote (Galicia)

Altitude:

265

There may or may not be a bar open in Zas, it is also a shop for necessities but does not do much to advertise. It is on your left, and the last time I was there asking for a coffee (May, 2018) I was told to keep on going to Peña.

The Road:

You enter Zas along the road, but leave it at the bar mentioned above. The town is small, and you will very quickly find that the camino follows a nice country trail all the way to O Rapote .

O Rapote (Galicia)

1.30km → A Peña and Piaxe

Altitude:

525

Small farming village with a picnic table and fountain at the entrance.