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Whilst the norm may be to travel from Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia are there many who do the route in reverse and start at Finisterre? Would you find yourself walking 'against the tide?'
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I've considered it, but have heard that some albergues won't take you in if you are traveling backwards.. not sure if that is true or not. But there's just something weird about going widdershins...
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I walked this way in November,many walk as far as Muxia from Finisterre very few walk from muxia to Santiago, from Muxia to Hospital I had it all to myself-plenty of places to stay,a lot more than in the guide books,( only show the municiple aubergue's)the only hassel I had was in the Muxia Aubergue who are now demanding a sellos from an off route cafe half way along the 30km route.you do meet plenty of Pilgrims going the other way and you tend to stop and talk more than if you were walking with them. the downsides are the walk its quite hilly and the daily distances quite long-the waymarks are all pointing the wrong way and not as many it can get a bit confusing I got lost twice once coming out of Muxia itself (the path is left on the coast side) and once near Negrera. But if you are wanting a good walking challenge go for for it Galicia is rewarding.
there is a few pics on my blog below.
Ian
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Hola - the route from Muxia - Finisterre - Santiago is recognised by the Pilgrims Office as an "official route" and they do collect stats on how many pilgrims recieve the Compostela having completed this route. I don´t currently have access to the data base however to check the exact number.
There should be no problem sleeping in the albergues if you have a Credencial - pick one up at the Pilgrims´Office in Santiago before you head out to Muxia or from the Pilgrims Office in Muxia itself.
Hi all,
At this stage looks like we are going to finish in SdC on Friday, our flight home is only Monday night. The weather forecast doesnt look to be promising - showers over the whole weekend...
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