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Hardly anyone at home has WhatsApp, and I KNOW my elderly parents would not be able to manage it. And I'm a scholar with a lot of friends who study medieval Spain (different disciplines). They'll be really interested. But I want to do a digital...
Because I like a private room/bathroom, I always book lodging ahead, so there is absolutely no down-side for me to prearrange my luggage transfer. I use Pilbeo.com. I chose Pilbeo because their website was super easy to navigate and they were...
I walked Camino Frances last Sept and I stayed 3 nights in Finisterre. Weather was beautiful, fantastic sunsets and special time to rest and contemplate the last 30 days. Beautiful old church and daily masses was another plus for spending time in...
1) I guess this is a question of personal taste. IMO Fisterra is a nice city but also quite ‘busy and touristic’.
2) Yes.
3) You can book it here.
Buen Camino
We went last September and as long as you are not arriving too late in the day, then one night should work out fine.
The bus back to SdC can be very busy but as long as you have a ticket, you are guaranteed a seat.
You can book online, but...
There are buses to and from Finesterre daily. If you enjoy the ocean maybe two nights. You can walk to the lighthouse which another good walk uphill to see the sunset. Also a museum in town at the old castle and an opportunity to view the fish...
I also walked to Finisterre and Muxia last year. Spent two days in each. Finisterre has more facilities (but not by much). Muxia does have a better vibe and has some very nice cafes on the shore. Hard to choose. I like touristy sometimes and like...
There are more busses from Finisterre to Santiago and it's a great ride all along the coast. I loved it.
At the end of my last Camino for a number of reasons I spent two nights in both Muxia and Finisterre - walking to Muxia first, then a bus to...
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