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I think the key thing is that you walk 100k into Santiago on a single route. So if you start from A Coruña only i think you will be shy of this requirement.I'll be en route to A Coruña this time next week for a third Camino, walking the English Way to Santiago.
Having missed Muxia on my two previous trips, I've given myself time to walk there as well.
My question is this:-
If I walk from A Coruña through Santiago to Muxia, can I present my credencial at Santiago for a compostela when I return there for my flight home?
I'll have walked more than 100km, but my journey will not have finished in Santiago.
Will that matter?
Keep in mind that this is a pilgrimage, and like all pilgrimages, whether a camino or not, the point is to arrive at a holy shrine. In this case, it's the shrine of St. James. I'm not sure when a written compostela was first provided, but I know that in the early days, acquiring a shell in Santiago was customary. Of course, in those days, one had to walk back home, so the shell was a sign to all of a completed camino. Pilgrims usually also acquired other mementos, particularly crosses and other items made from the mineral jet, local to Galicia.You have to end in Santiago de Compostela , it's all about walking the last 100km.
Hi, You know if you walk from Santiago to Muxia and or to Finestere you can pick up a type of credential, I forget what they are called, if you choose. In Finistere you can pick it up at the police station (again it has been a very long time so I am not sure). Last year I walked to Muxia for the first time. I got the certificate that is issued in Muxia in my albergue. It is a beautiful walk, I walked on to Finistere. I know most people walk to Finistere but after walking to Muxia I enjoyed being there much more than Finistere. Much mellower of a town. I really enjoyed walking to the church and seaside and enjoyed sitting on the rocks and looking and listening to the sea. Muxia is now my final destination point.I'll be en route to A Coruña this time next week for a third Camino, walking the English Way to Santiago.
Having missed Muxia on my two previous trips, I've given myself time to walk there as well.
My question is this:-
If I walk from A Coruña through Santiago to Muxia, can I present my credencial at Santiago for a compostela when I return there for my flight home?
I'll have walked more than 100km, but my journey will not have finished in Santiago.
Will that matter?
I saw Finisterre on my first Camino and there's no way that evening could ever be bettered.Hi, You know if you walk from Santiago to Muxia and or to Finestere you can pick up a type of credential, I forget what they are called, if you choose. In Finistere you can pick it up at the police station (again it has been a very long time so I am not sure). Last year I walked to Muxia for the first time. I got the certificate that is issued in Muxia in my albergue. It is a beautiful walk, I walked on to Finistere. I know most people walk to Finistere but after walking to Muxia I enjoyed being there much more than Finistere. Much mellower of a town. I really enjoyed walking to the church and seaside and enjoyed sitting on the rocks and looking and listening to the sea. Muxia is now my final destination point.
I know all what you are saying, for a Compostela you have to end your walk in Santiago de Compostela it's that simpleKeep in mind that this is a pilgrimage, and like all pilgrimages, whether a camino or not, the point is to arrive at a holy shrine. In this case, it's the shrine of St. James. I'm not sure when a written compostela was first provided, but I know that in the early days, acquiring a shell in Santiago was customary. Of course, in those days, one had to walk back home, so the shell was a sign to all of a completed camino. Pilgrims usually also acquired other mementos, particularly crosses and other items made from the mineral jet, local to Galicia.
I found it interesting that the recent archeological digs in Jamestown revealed mementos from the Camino de Santiago, including items carved in jet. These were highly treasured sacred items that likely had been passed down from earlier generations. You can see them today in a special display case at the Jamestown Settlement.
I know that lighthouse at sunset is a beautiful thing indeed. I am sure you will have a new and just as wonderful experience watching the sunset by the church in Muxia. After there are some really nice restaurants with excellent food walking back to Muxia along the water. There were about 8 of us who stayed at this albergue in Muxia:I saw Finisterre on my first Camino and there's no way that evening could ever be bettered.
Muxia for me this time!
What about St Peters Way from Ongar to Bradwell on sea?Hi John - looks like you are London-based. You know you can walk stages in England, get these stamped and these will count towards your 100km. More details here:
Caminos in the UK
Pilgrim routes and sites of St James that exist in the British Isles and the work we do towards promoting them.www.csj.org.uk
Awesome place - so simple but so affectingancient chapel of St Peter on the Wall
I present my credencial at Santiago for a compostela when I return there for my flight home?
I am not an authority on this matter, but I think there may be some confusion - either in my mind or others!You have to end in Santiago de Compostela
Just to clarify (what I realize that you probably meant), the journey from Finisterre through Muxia to Santiago is over 100 km, so would qualify someone for a compostela in itself.Will you be walking back from Muxia to Santiago? In that case - the return to Santiago also qualifies you for the Compostela.
Yes - that is what I meant.Just to clarify (what I realize that you probably meant), the journey from Finisterre through Muxia to Santiago is over 100 km, so would qualify someone for a compostela in itself.
I have a question , did you get your first vaccination this week?? Or do I reed it wrong.Thanks for all your helpful responses - I think I have my answer!
My larger problem is that I’ve had my first dose of COVID this week and I’ve tested positive again this morning, on Day 6.
I’m due to fly on Friday morning.
If I’m not testing negative by Wednesday, I’ll postpone altogether.
A PCR test is much more sensitive than an antigen test and can pick up virus fragments even when you are no longer infectious.But I want to be sure that I am not infectious, so I will pay for a formal PCR a couple of days in advance.
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