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Hi Alfred, I would like to extend my Camino journey to Fisterra too. And like Ron I live on Vancouver Island so I see the ocean daily. But I think it was just the whole experience of getting to 'the end of the world'. My friend spent a few days there a few years ago and she said it was the highlight of the Camino Journey for her. I'm enjoying the planning of my first Camino too. So much wonderful information on the forum. Buen Camino.Is it worth it to continue past Santiago to muxia or fisterra?
Hi Margaret,
You're 100% correct!
If it was the end of the world I'd be saying, "Alfred! Are you crazy? You have to see the end of the world!" But since we all know now that its not the end of the world I just wanted to save him a three day trip to see something that he may see all the time.
If you have three days to spare and you don't want to walk to Finisterre or Muxia, may I suggest exploring SdC? This city is so amazing! The sights, the sounds, the smells! We leave for home tomorrow and we'll have spent three days here. Not enough! We had a partial solar eclipse yesterday, we explored the Cathedral, attended Mass, we'll see the Botufumeiro ceremony today at noon, there's tons of museums, architecture.... and that's just old SdC!
Anyways, just my $0.02
Ron[/QUO
Hi Margaret,Hey Ron, thanks for the great tips about SdC. I guess when I arrive I will check things out first before continuing to 'the end of the world' lol. Did you walk the whole way from St. Jean? How many days did it take? Safe journey going home.
Hi Margaret,
We couldn't get enough time off work to do the whole CF so we started in Leon. We actually started walking on my wife's 50th, oops, I mean 29th birthday. We had a great time and can you believe we've had no rain at all? None, zip, nada. It's been amazing weather!
We have friends on Vancouver Island that we see regularly. If you like, Michele and I could meet you for coffee and show you some pix!
Is it worth it to continue past Santiago to muxia or fisterra?
If you have three days to spare and you don't want to walk to Finisterre or Muxia, may I suggest exploring SdC? This city is so amazing! The sights, the sounds, the smells! We leave for home tomorrow and we'll have spent three days here. Not enough! We had a partial solar eclipse yesterday, we explored the Cathedral, attended Mass, we'll see the Botufumeiro ceremony today at noon, there's tons of museums, architecture.... and that's just old SdC!
Anyways, just my $0.02
Ron
I have heard and feel the same I want to have the feeling of going to the end. I was talking to a woman and she said it was totally worth it and made the Camino mean more to her. She said it was also some of the most spectacular scenery of the Camino. I am planning to go the entire way.Hi Alfred, I would like to extend my Camino journey to Fisterra too. And like Ron I live on Vancouver Island so I see the ocean daily. But I think it was just the whole experience of getting to 'the end of the world'. My friend spent a few days there a few years ago and she said it was the highlight of the Camino Journey for her. I'm enjoying the planning of my first Camino too. So much wonderful information on the forum. Buen Camino.
Oh so close to go I WISH I WAS IN YOUR SHOES IM ON EDGE TO GO BUT I HAVE ALMOST A YEAR TILL I GO. BUEN CAMINOI leave Parksville on April 22.)))
Yes for sure I will play it by ear and also listen to my body. I hope he agrees with my head.HEHE !! The light houses would be a great treat I have never seen one in person. I know I know I must live in a box and that might sound weird to you but I haven't.Hee hee, just to be clear, Santiago can't give every arriving pilgrim a solar eclipse! But it is a cool town
(And happy birthday to Michelle! Sorry I missed you guys yesterday. Nate will be working until 3:30ish today if you want to stop by again - he'd love to meet you. I've also enjoyed seeing your reviews on the Camino Places app.)
Alfred, speaking of just the towns themselves, Finisterre and Muxia are both worth seeing if you have the time and inclination to go. Both towns have the ocean, lighthouses, hills with spectacular overlooks, and a slower pace of life. Many pilgrims find it soothing and restful to spend some time at either town after the Camino to Santiago. Some pilgrims get to Santiago and feel like they're done walking, so they take the bus out to the coast, and others walk. So you can play it by ear and see how you feel as you get closer.
Buen Camino!
Faith
Yes for sure I will play it by ear and also listen to my body. I hope he agrees with my head.HEHE !! The light houses would be a great treat I have never seen one in person. I know I know I must live in a box and that might sound weird to you but I haven't.
Another question kinda off the subject I want to document my once in a lifetime trip anyone have good suggestions for camera / video I have a Go pro hero 4 silver will that do?
Absolutely. Take your time. I took 6 days to Finisterre and 2 more to Muxia. It is a lovely hike.Is it worth it to continue past Santiago to muxia or fisterra?
Really Ron ??? Mine has an LCD on backHi Alfred,
If you've never seen a lighthouse then you should definitely make the trip, either by walking or bus. Michele and I live near a park called "Lighthouse Park" so you can see why we choose not to make the trip.
Regarding your GoPro, I have the exact one that you have and I didn't even consider bringing it. It doesn't have a view screen so you'd need a smartphone with the GoPro app on it to see what your taking a pic/video of. I have a Panasonic LUMIX that takes great pictures and full HD video. Much, much better in my humble opinion.
Ron
This time your trip will be completed. I heard the Primitivo has many flat lands is that correct or maybe it was the Portugal I'm not sure???We did not continue and I wish we had. I just didn't realize that we would not be ready to stop walking! When I was planning I thought we would be exhausted and walking another 80-100 km seemed like something that would be too much. I was wrong. I wanted to hold on to the peace and togetherness my husband and I had found on the Camino. It felt incomplete to me not to leave Santiago the way we arrived -- walking, and not to walk to the sea. Frankly I don't ever think I will be ready to stop walking! We took a but trip to Finisterre and it was wonderful, but not as wonderful as walking there would have been. This coming year when we walk the Camino Primitivo, we will walk to Muxia and Finisterre. Liz
Really Ron ??? Mine has an LCD on back
Alfred -- the Primitivo goes from Oviedo to Melide where it joins the Camino Frances -- its very hilly but we hear it is very beautiful! LizThis time your trip will be completed. I heard the Primitivo has many flat lands is that correct or maybe it was the Portugal I'm not sure???
Oh good I hope so Buenos CaminoAlfred -- the Primitivo goes from Oviedo to Melide where it joins the Camino Frances -- its very hilly but we hear it is very beautiful! Liz
Hmmmm interesting I have only had it 2 months I love it . It has zoom and also records in 4k also AWESOME in low light. The LCD is 3 INCH I believe and also came with a wrist control.Well that changes everything! You must have the next gen to mine.
After getting to Finisterre did you walk to Muxia by the sea coast ? I was hoping to do this but have not come across much info about that optionAbsolutely. Take your time. I took 6 days to Finisterre and 2 more to Muxia. It is a lovely hike.
After getting to Finisterre did you walk to Muxia by the sea coast ? I was hoping to do this but have not come across much info about that option
If you ask me it was the highlight, not just the lighthouse, of my CaminoWe did not continue and I wish we had. I just didn't realize that we would not be ready to stop walking! When I was planning I thought we would be exhausted and walking another 80-100 km seemed like something that would be too much. I was wrong. I wanted to hold on to the peace and togetherness my husband and I had found on the Camino. It felt incomplete to me not to leave Santiago the way we arrived -- walking, and not to walk to the sea. Frankly I don't ever think I will be ready to stop walking! We took a but trip to Finisterre and it was wonderful, but not as wonderful as walking there would have been. This coming year when we walk the Camino Primitivo, we will walk to Muxia and Finisterre. Liz
Hola!Really Ron ??? Mine has an LCD on back
Thank you I will check out the section you gave me . I was hoping that there was a path or trail like most coast lines in Nova Scotia where you could walk along the ocean edge ...I will be going to Finisterre for sure but may not make Muxia .We will see what the gods have instore for me .Hi, Blades, There is a separate section of the forum devoted to Muxia and Finisterre.
Scroll through here, but let us know if you have specific questions. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/santiago-to-finisterre-and-muxia.20/
I've walked that stretch four or five times, both from Finisterre to Muxia and Muxia to Finisterre. It's very nice, but not along the coast. You get a few glimpses of it, but you have to take a detour to actually get to the water. (with the exception of right outside of Muxia, where you do walk near the ocean for a short while). One great detour to a beach is in the little town of Lires. There is a beach about a km away with a wonderful cafe right on the water. Then the walk back to the camino is along the ocean and quite beautiful. No need to backtrack, it's well marked in both directions.
Buen camino, Laurie
HI Alfred -- Welcome. I thought I would add, that we did not walk to Muxia and Finisterre and wish we had. We were simply not ready to stop walking! LizIs it worth it to continue past Santiago to muxia or fisterra?
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