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Magwood, I used your Mozárabe report when walking that route this spring past and have enjoyed your reports of other routes and have been inspired by them. I don’t have the slightest doubt you could complete it, you clearly have excellent endurance. It is just different from the usual camino paths. Steeper slopes, narrower paths and undergrowth you have to wade through.I’ve often thought about this camino. Thanks for your description and all the info it contains. Maybe...one day, if I work hard on my fitness level.
I’ve often thought about this camino. Thanks for your description and all the info it contains. Maybe...one day, if I work hard on my fitness level.
My husband and I walked from Lires to Fisterra June 30,19 and I agree the constant view of the sea and navigating the cliffs was amazing. The green dots some times lead in two directions. I navigated some difficult brambles while descending a steep cliff and my husband and granddaughters followed an easier path and beat me to the ocean. It definitely is worth walking but remember long pants. My legs still look like I have the measlesThu 4 July
Lires to Finisterre-21km
The route certainly goes out with a bang with a magnificent trail over cliffs, through woods and along beaches. Again a lot of ascending and descending. Isolated Praia de Rostro beach is just wonderful, over 2km long but unfortunately you can’t swim there because of undercurrents.
Note that the trail finishes at the lighthouse so you will have 4km back to the town of Finisterre so if coming from the official start of stage 8 you’ll have 29 km to do. There are no resources on route until you reach the edge of Finisterre village a few km from the end where there is a tiny shop/bar..
Summary
It’s probably the most beautiful walk I’ve done. It’s tough and I was blessed with good weather. You need a good level of fitness to enjoy this trail. Navigation is tricky at times so Wikiloc or similar is pretty much essential. I loved being able to cool off in the cold waters by deserted beaches en route. I would highly recommend it….and soon… because it is only going to get ever more popular
Very, very little, must have been no more then about 7-8km. Coastal paths and tracks nearly all the wayThanks for taking time to do the write-up, Mark! I may have missed it in your report as I'm on mobile and trying to navigate the site but what percentage of time did you spend on hard surface (pavement)?
A great description with pictures! Felt like I was walking beside you - thank youThu 4 July
Lires to Finisterre-21km
The route certainly goes out with a bang with a magnificent trail over cliffs, through woods and along beaches. Again a lot of ascending and descending. Isolated Praia de Rostro beach is just wonderful, over 2km long but unfortunately you can’t swim there because of undercurrents.
Note that the trail finishes at the lighthouse so you will have 4km back to the town of Finisterre so if coming from the official start of stage 8 you’ll have 29 km to do. There are no resources on route until you reach the edge of Finisterre village a few km from the end where there is a tiny shop/bar..
Summary
It’s probably the most beautiful walk I’ve done. It’s tough and I was blessed with good weather. You need a good level of fitness to enjoy this trail. Navigation is tricky at times so Wikiloc or similar is pretty much essential. I loved being able to cool off in the cold waters by deserted beaches en route. I would highly recommend it….and soon… because it is only going to get ever more popular
Hi Galuh,Hello Mark, Is it wise to start the Camino from A Coruna to Malpica than straight to SdC, skipping Camino dos Faros??
I try to walk A Coruna - Malpica(44,5Km in 2 or 3 stages)- Carballo(17,2km)-Pontepedra(20,5)-Sigueiro(19,2Km)-SdC(13,3Km) total 114,7 Km instead of Camino des Ingles, or Camino dos Faros. Is there anybody who done this trail??Hi Galuh,
Sorry, I'm not quite sure what you are trying to do or the walk you wish to do. Can you explain what you wish to do in more detail?
Hi John, it is not an official adopted Camino so there are no hostels in the Camino sense until you reach Muxia. I did book ahead through booking.com though it was quiet in June and there was no real need. The only place we didn't book was Arou- it had no bookable in advance accommodation in the vIllage but we new that you could ask about rooms in the local bar. The alternative there is to use a taxi and spend 2 nights in Camarinas.Hi Mark, thank you for your very detailed description of this Camino. It's certainly something that I would be interested in. Did you book your accommodation in advance? I am asking this as I prefer private rooms as opposed to Albergues (28 years of Military Dorms has put me off sharing lol)
Thank You for you reply Mark, it looks like a beautiful walk.Hi John, it is not an official adopted Camino so there are no hostels in the Camino sense until you reach Muxia. I did book ahead through booking.com though it was quiet in June and there was no real need. The only place we didn't book was Arou- it had no bookable in advance accommodation in the vIllage but we new that you could ask about rooms in the local bar. The alternative there is to use a taxi and spend 2 nights in Camarinas.
Hi Mary, thanks for your nice message. Funnily enough my memory of the CDN is lots and lots of asphalt and minor roads.
I've done 4 caminos and the Camino dos Faros is very different. There are only very minor sections on roads, I would say maybe 10% maximum. The paths really hug the coast and are usually quite narrow and often rocky., quite different fronm the wide tracks of caminos. Often you have to wade through bracken and ferns and on the cliffs there is the ever present tojo, a jagged type of gorse meaning you really have to wear long trousers. Distances can seem longer than they are. The Camino dos Faros website has numerous photos of each stage and is worth a look. It is a gem of a route.
Hi Mark, thank you so much for your kindness in describing the terrain. I am considering planning my next Camino to be on this route after reading your information. I like the fact that it seems to be less travelled and I love solitude as I walk and take it all inHi Mary, thanks for your nice message. Funnily enough my memory of the CDN is lots and lots of asphalt and minor roads.
I've done 4 caminos and the Camino dos Faros is very different. There are only very minor sections on roads, I would say maybe 10% maximum. The paths really hug the coast and are usually quite narrow and often rocky., quite different fronm the wide tracks of caminos. Often you have to wade through bracken and ferns and on the cliffs there is the ever present tojo, a jagged type of gorse meaning you really have to wear long trousers. Distances can seem longer than they are. The Camino dos Faros website has numerous photos of each stage and is worth a look. It is a gem of a route.
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