How busy is the Camino Fisterra?

[Magwood]

Having spent a few totally wonderfully solitary days walking the Ruta do Mar (with a few side trips) I will soon be rejoining Camino society on the Camino Ingles. I then plan to walk to Finisterre but am concerned about how many other pilgrims I am likely to meet. Does anyone have a feeling as to how busy this route is likely to be? I found it difficult last year after a peaceful VdlP to be surrounded by so many new pilgrims, many of whom seemed very rowdy.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Wondering the samething as I am alone in my albergue tonight, and I suspetc the whole town!

 

[SYates]

As I said in an earlier thread, a lot of the pilgrims that I met in Santiago walked on to Finisterre/Muxia (with Muxia being slightly less popular) to "escape the crowds". Buen Camino, SY

 

[SabsP]

Still only a minority walk the Epilogue to Fisterra. So I guess you will be fine. Fingers crossed.
I walked it four days during Semana Santa this year and it was surprisingly calm whereas there was lots of action before Santiago.

 

[george.g]

I'm currently in Finnisterre, and there are lots of pilgrims, it's difficult to quantify absolute numbers, but arrived at 1400 and easily got beds for myself and my grandson.
I would recommend booking though and would recommend Albergue Oceanus 069821302 It's probably the best and cleanest Albergue I've stayed in since Cadiz.
Regards
George
PS It's more or less opposite the Coviran supermarket.

 

[Magwood]

I'm currently in Finnisterre, and there are lots of pilgrims, it's difficult to quantify absolute numbers, but arrived at 1400 and easily got beds for myself and my grandson.
I would recommend booking though and would recommend Albergue Oceanus 069821302 It's probably the best and cleanest Albergue I've stayed in since Cadiz.
Regards
George
PS It's more or less opposite the Coviran supermarket.

George, are you ahead of time? Are we still on for the 26th?

 

[george.g]

Hi Maggie.
Most definitely YES.
The three days from SdeC, there have been more pilgrims than I can remember. (and I'm talking from 7 years experience)
Definitely stay at Oceanus and book ahead.
I know you don't like too, but I would consider booking the complete route, San Jose, O Herros, Oceanus.
As to the 26th, Casa Manolo at 8pm?
Best regards
George

 

[Magwood]

Hi Maggie.
Most definitely YES.
The three days from SdeC, there have been more pilgrims than I can remember. (and I'm talking from 7 years experience)
Definitely stay at Oceanus and book ahead.
I know you don't like too, but I would consider booking the complete route, San Jose, O Herros, Oceanus.
As to the 26th, Casa Manolo at 8pm?
Best regards
George

Thanks for the advice.
Definitely a date - Casa Manolo it is. really looking forward to seeing you

 

[clearskiescamino]

I'd be interested to know how busy the Camino Finistere will be closer to September when I walk from Santiago to Finistere and back. I prefer not to book ahead as I like spontaneity.

David

 

[Amber NZ]

I am planning to walk to Finnistere once I rest in Santiago a bit, I'm finding it really hard to get any info on how or where to get the credential for it, and albergue info along the way as I know it's scarce. I plan to try to give myself 5 days to get there. Then bus from Finnistere back to Santiago.
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

 

[petro]

Hi, go to the Galician Tourist office in Rua Vilar, they are very helpful there and will give you everything you need.
Petro

 

[SYates]

I am planning to walk to Finnistere once I rest in Santiago a bit, I'm finding it really hard to get any info on how or where to get the credential for it, and albergue info along the way as I know it's scarce. I plan to try to give myself 5 days to get there. Then bus from Finnistere back to Santiago.
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

Have also a look here http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/los-caminos-de-santiago/epilogo-a-fisterra/ As for credential, you use the same one as on the Camino to Santiago. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I am planning to walk to Finnistere once I rest in Santiago a bit, I'm finding it really hard to get any info on how or where to get the credential for it, and albergue info along the way as I know it's scarce. I plan to try to give myself 5 days to get there. Then bus from Finnistere back to Santiago.
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED[/Q

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I am planning to walk to Finnistere once I rest in Santiago a bit, I'm finding it really hard to get any info on how or where to get the credential for it, and albergue info along the way as I know it's scarce. I plan to try to give myself 5 days to get there. Then bus from Finnistere back to Santiago.
ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

There is no special credencial for this route, other than some made by some hostels or using the tourist guide published by the Xunta. Just get the Brierley guide for that route, or eroski, and your regular credencial.