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I have walked Santiago to Finisterre to Muxia, Santiago to Finisterre (no Muxia), Santiago to Muxia (no Finisterre) and Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre, and the last option is my favorite. I do a four day walk from Santiago to Vilaserio (GREAT albergue in Casa Vella) to Dumbría (not to be missed albergue and the nicest people in town that you can imagine) to Muxía to Finisterre.
You're right. I found it. Apologies.No, you asked it before and got a sensible answer which I’ve also forgotten. I’m only replying because it’s much easier to find threads with my own posts.
I think the answer was Finisterre first.
That was a quick post to beat the thread being locked. I'll add a bit more now. The short form of my thoughts on Finisterre and Muxia is that Finisterre is a good place to finish a camino with a celebration and Muxia is the place to end with contemplation.Robo, I think you would enjoy Muxia last.
Agree with this.. then you end where it is more peaceful.... Fisterra is a bit on the busy side..Finisterre first (nice, busy and more touristy), then Muxia, a lovely quiet place with a gentle 'thin place' vibe. A nice place to finish.
Good heads up on the Muxiana. For those who are collecting these certificates, if you want the Muxiana, you have to get a stamp in Lires if you walk Finisterre to Muxia. If you walk via Dumbria, I think you’re fine if you have your stamp from Dumbria. But apparently there are people who walk to Finisterre, take a cab from Finisterre to Muxia and then want the certificate. I did see that once, people hopping out of a cab, going in to get a stamp in the Lires café, and hopping back in the cab to carry on. I never have figured out how that method provides any satisfaction for those who want the Muxiana.A Muxianna certificate available at Muxia tourist office for those who walk from Finistere to Muxia via Lires
Yes - you can also do the reverse - walk to Muxia first from Santiago and get your stamps each day, and then walk Muxia to Lires to Finisterre, getting your stamps along the way, to get the Fisterrana.A Fisterrana certificate is available from Fisterre tourist office. A Muxianna certificate available at Muxia tourist office for those who walk from Finistere to Muxia via Lires.
Tourist office is closed on Sundays, you can email them a photo of your stamped credential and they will send you the certificate. We have yet to see whether this works.
100 percent agree!Finisterre first (nice, busy and more touristy), then Muxia, a lovely quiet place with a gentle 'thin place' vibe. A nice place to finish.
I walked from Santiago to Muxia last year after completing the Camino Frances. Signage was good. People walking from Muxia to Santiago (having gone to Fisterra first) were quite frustrated with the signage. Based on this I'd recommend Santiago, Muxia, Fisterra.Sorry if this is a repeat. I'm sure I asked this before but can't find the post/thread. Or maybe I'm just imagining it.....
I'll be in Santiago in a few days and want to continue on to fisterra and muxia.
I'm just wondering which way to go. Muxia first and end in fisterra, or the other way around.
I've been to muxia before...by Bus. Loved it and think it a fitting place to end my Camino. Though I have not been to Fisterra.
What are the pros and cons?
Only factor really, is I prefer to walk 20-25 km days. Closer to 20 where possible. Over 25 and I have foot and knee problems..... And i'm not really bothered about any social stuff. I mostly walk alone and am comfortable staying in places on my own. Not anti social! Just comfortable being alone if it happens.
I walked from Santiago to Muxia last year after completing the Camino Frances. Signage was good. People walking from Muxia to Santiago (having gone to Fisterra first) were quite frustrated with the signage. Based on this I'd recommend Santiago, Muxia, Fisterra.
I stayed in the Muxia Mare hostel three nights ago and when I asked the person on reception if I could still get the Muxianna from the town hall, the receptionist said she could write one out for me and she did it there and then. I don't know if other albergues can do it too.I just completed the Santiago to Fisterra to Muxia to Santiago loop, enabling me to obtain a compostela, so here are my thoughts. Like most, I like the Fisterra before Muxia option.
Note that while the Fisterranna is still available from the Tourist Office there, the Muxiannna is no longer available from the Muxia Tourist Office. It is only available from the town hall (Concello) open 9am-2pm, Mon thru Fri only. Otherwise, it is the mail in option. I don’t know if this will change in the summer months.
Yes, following the route from Muxia back towards Santiago is difficult: I suggest downloading a track of route, but, at least, you are never too far from the highway if, like I did, you get off the route, so it is easy to get back on.
I did do the full 32 km from Muxia to Olveiroa and I was lucky it was overcast and not too hot. I wouldn’t want to do the full 32 on a bad weather day (heat or rain) as there is much hill climbing, probably why most people do it in the other direction.
Absolutely fistera first and muxia second. I am 100 percent please with my decision to do it this way. I did 4 days santiago to fistera and 2 days on to muxia.Sorry if this is a repeat. I'm sure I asked this before but can't find the post/thread. Or maybe I'm just imagining it.....
I'll be in Santiago in a few days and want to continue on to fisterra and muxia.
I'm just wondering which way to go. Muxia first and end in fisterra, or the other way around.
I've been to muxia before...by Bus. Loved it and think it a fitting place to end my Camino. Though I have not been to Fisterra.
What are the pros and cons?
Only factor really, is I prefer to walk 20-25 km days. Closer to 20 where possible. Over 25 and I have foot and knee problems..... And i'm not really bothered about any social stuff. I mostly walk alone and am comfortable staying in places on my own. Not anti social! Just comfortable being alone if it happens.
Ive tried emailing the Muxia Tourist Office 3 times to obtain a Muxianna. I will try the Concello next, thanks for your information.I just completed the Santiago to Fisterra to Muxia to Santiago loop, enabling me to obtain a compostela, so here are my thoughts. Like most, I like the Fisterra before Muxia option.
Note that while the Fisterranna is still available from the Tourist Office there, the Muxiannna is no longer available from the Muxia Tourist Office. It is only available from the town hall (Concello) open 9am-2pm, Mon thru Fri only. Otherwise, it is the mail in option. I don’t know if this will change in the summer months.
Yes, following the route from Muxia back towards Santiago is difficult: I suggest downloading a track of route, but, at least, you are never too far from the highway if, like I did, you get off the route, so it is easy to get back on.
I did do the full 32 km from Muxia to Olveiroa and I was lucky it was overcast and not too hot. I wouldn’t want to do the full 32 on a bad weather day (heat or rain) as there is much hill climbing, probably why most people do it in the other direction.
Last Sunday we asked at 2 albergues one private one municipal and both said they no longer issue Muxianna certificates.I stayed in the Muxia Mare hostel three nights ago and when I asked the person on reception if I could still get the Muxianna from the town hall, the receptionist said she could write one out for me and she did it there and then. I don't know if other albergues can do it too.
Exactly what I was going to say! That arvo & night spent in Lires was one of my favourites; it makes the highlights reel of all my walks...I loved it.I've walked between Muxia and Finesterre two times and stay overnight in Lires; a perfect halfway point. It's a quiet, lovely town with a short walk to the sea, and a bar looking out over the water.
That was a quick post to beat the thread being locked. I'll add a bit more now. The short form of my thoughts on Finisterre and Muxia is that Finisterre is a good place to finish a camino with a celebration and Muxia is the place to end with contemplation
That was a quick post to beat the thread being locked. I'll add a bit more now. The short form of my thoughts on Finisterre and Muxia is that Finisterre is a good place to finish a camino with a celebration and Muxia is the place to end with contemplation
100%. This is an excellent way of putting it.That was a quick post to beat the thread being locked. I'll add a bit more now. The short form of my thoughts on Finisterre and Muxia is that Finisterre is a good place to finish a camino with a celebration and Muxia is the place to end with contemplation.
I ended up walking the full 30+km from Finisterre to Muxía in one day and in hindsight, I regret not staying in Lires and enjoying the beach there. What a relief that would have been for my sore, tired feet having walked for three weeks prior.No need to walk 32km between Finistere and Muxia in one day. Take 2 days and stay in Lires mid way.View attachment 147206
Wait, I thought St. James landed at Padrón. They've even got the mooring stone he tied up to.Now that..........felt like 'something'.
Not surprising given the history of the place. Landing place of St James , Romans, Pagans......
Just want I read.Wait, I thought St. James landed at Padrón. They've even got the mooring stone he tied up to.
You've heard different?
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