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I have only walked from Muxia to Finesterre. We stayed a night in Lires, which gave plenty of time for the short walk along the creek out to the lovely sand and sea.For those who have walked it before, would you suggest an alternative itinerary?
Great, thanks for the affirmation!JohnLloyd,
I agree with you re the clockwise route
from Santiago to Muxia staying at pilgrim albergues in Negreira, Santa Mariña de Maroñas, and Dumbria. However if you walk in winter watch out for heavy rain and strong wind as the daily norms on this solitary route. Mid- December 2013 perseverance was peremptory.
Happy planning and Buen camino!
Could you explain why?Extroverts: Muxia to Finisterre
Introverts: Finisterre to Muxia
Finisterre is bigger and attracts non-pilgrms too and is busier. Muxia is quieter.Could you explain why?
Yes, I've been to both places.Finisterre is bigger and attracts non-pilgrms too and is busier. Muxia is quieter.
You stop in the place where you regain your psychic energy.Yes, I've been to both places.
But if you're walking to both, you'd have to deal with their differences one way or another, so how does the direction change help with that?
I think it is a toss-up. You can either walk "with" a few people on the way to Finesterre(unless you speed up or slow down)...or say "buen camino" to every person you "pass" going counter clockwise. Both have pros/cons.Extroverts: Muxia to Finisterre
Introverts: Finisterre to Muxia
I will say that the walk from Finesterre to Muxia is glorious!Thinking about a future Camino route for my fourth time on the Way, I'm drawn to the Finisterre-Muxía loop.
I'm unconcerned about collecting another compostela, so it's more a matter of the journey itself now.
I've been to Fisterra and Muxía after previous Caminos, but always by coach, so the obvious solution is to start and end in Santiago this time.
Instinctively, going clockwise from Santiago to Finisterre and then onwards to Muxía feels like the route to take.
For those who have walked it before, would you suggest an alternative itinerary?
I walked from Muxia to Finesterre and it was glorious too!I will say that the walk from Finesterre to Muxia is glorious!
That is the route that I took ( April of this year) Fewer people going opposite direction Muxia-Finisterre. Loved this walk. I stretched it out 5 days to Finisterre and stopped in Lires overnight before heading to Muxia. Found Muxia more relaxing than Finisterre and lovely place to end before taking bus back to Santiago to catch my flightThinking about a future Camino route for my fourth time on the Way, I'm drawn to the Finisterre-Muxía loop.
I'm unconcerned about collecting another compostela, so it's more a matter of the journey itself now.
I've been to Fisterra and Muxía after previous Caminos, but always by coach, so the obvious solution is to start and end in Santiago this time.
Instinctively, going clockwise from Santiago to Finisterre and then onwards to Muxía feels like the route to take.
For those who have walked it before, would you suggest an alternative itinerary?
Noted!Whichever way you go, I highly recommend that you stop at Albergue Monte Aro in Lago the second day.
And especially look back when you are a few km from Santiago - I think it's the best view of the Cathedral.Whichever way you go, stop regularly and look back - to see what the view would have been had you walked in the opposite direction.
Extroverts: Muxia to Finisterre
Introverts: Finisterre to Muxia
This is true for me!Finisterre is bigger and attracts non-pilgrms too and is busier. Muxia is quieter.
YES! I loved the view of the Cathedral from the trail leaving town. Also - I did take the silly touristy train and it also took us to a great view point.And especially look back when you are a few km from Santiago - I think it's the best view of the Cathedral.
Not a super clear day, but no scaffolding.Yes. Picture this on a clear morning with no scaffolding.
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Sometimes slight overcast days show photos better because there are no shadows. Yours is a nice example with vivid colors.Not a super clear day,
I always do!Whichever way you go, stop regularly and look back - to see what the view would have been had you walked in the opposite direction.
the first time I walked to Finisterre, and following a recommendation in my guide book, I turned my back to the trail and admired the scenic view of the Cathedral. I then continued walking along the path, but missed the path to Finisterre as I had turned my back to it. So I ended up doing a total circular walk and arrived back where I had started some 3 kms later!YES! I loved the view of the Cathedral from the trail leaving town. Also - I did take the silly touristy train and it also took us to a great view point.
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