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I too, love that beach and have been there on two different occasions. For as busy as Finesterre is, the area around this beach was very relaxing and empty of people with the exception of a few locals.
Arribada albergue in Muxia. You can get a private beautiful room with private bath. Or a wonderful dormitory setting. Be sure to walk out to the church: Señora de Barca. If you like hustle and bustle, go on to Finisterre, but if you like a...
Hi Chrissy, There's also Lires, which is a small peaceful, sweet town next to the sea, between Muxia and Fisterra. It's a great place to pause; many pilgrims enjoy the peaceful, reflective stopover there. Lires is a special place. Often...
@caitlinelena thank you for posting about this beautiful retreat on my other thread about Muxia or Finisterra. If all goes as planned, my daughter and I would be coming through on Thursday June 20, 2024. I've marked our draft itinerary and will...
Thank you for all these wonderful replies, preferences, and information. Elise & I have decided to play it by ear, make it to SDC and then decide. Thanks to you all, we have a much better understanding of the unique aspects of each ❤️ Excited to...
I went to both. Stayed one night in Fisterra and it was not bad. Ate ate the world cafe. Hung out at the light house. It was more lively/touristy than Muxia, but if you walked over the ridge like 10 minutes there was a really awesome big beach to...
Cobblers! Introverts, extroverts! Let’s not go there! The bus in Finisterre is often crowded and you might not get on it as it’s the most popular of the two places. Often pilgrims take pot luck as to which town they go to since it’s new to...
I stayed 2 nights in Finisterra at the end of my trip last June. I was nice and relaxing, having dinner outside down by the bay looking out at the ocean. Being there for two nights I didn't have to rush up and see the light house the first day...
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