In October 2023 after completing the Mini Camino Frances, I walked the 90km to Fisterra from Santiago de Compostela with my mum. A more challenging route but no less memorable.
The trek from Sarria to Santiago had not put my mum off walking, so she joined me to the end of the world, ‘Fisterra’. Although I travelled to this coastal town two years ago, I went via ‘Muxia’. This is the first time for the both of us walking this particular pilgrimage. The route has more hills and less amenities, but more beauty and peace, as you pass through the lush green mountains of Galicia to the Atlantic Coast.
Below is a short video of our adventure.
To the End of the World
Camino de Fisterra Day 1 – Santiago to Negreira
Having completed the ‘Mini Camino Frances’, I still have a week and a bit left of my leave, which is plenty of time to sneak in another Camino; the road to the end of the world, Fisterra, called out to me. Traveling with me, is my mum. Joe and Chris will be leaving Santiago for home, due to work. Negreira is 21.96km and there is a killer of a hill at the 12km point. It…
Camino de Fisterra Day 2 – Negreira to Santa Marina
It was another toughie with the heat and the ascent for the most of the first 10km for breakfast. We set off before 0700h to beat the heat and it was very misty, which hindered the drying of our clothes; we spent a bit of time attaching our undergarments to our bags before setting off. We made our way with head torches on through quiet village streets and woodland, only able to see 5 metres…
Camino de Fisterra Day 3 – Santa Marina to Olveiroa
After two long days in the Sun, I had promised my mum this would be a short day, and I delivered; a 12.5km stroll. We were the first out of the albergue, way before 0700h. There was no mist this morning and the stars watched us from above. If it hadn’t been for the full moon, I reckon we would have been able to see the Milky Way. Today mainly followed the road apart from…
Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion
It was a long and tough one today due to no stops between Hospital and Cee. We truly were in the wilderness for most of the journey. We weren’t the first out of the albergue for a change, two peregrinos were out before 0600h! We set off around 0640h, ascending in the dark on the last of the big hills for this Camino. After 4km we arrived at Logoso for breakfast, stood outside waiting for…
Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra
Although it was a short day, it felt like it was a long walk. The very early dinner of only tapas and nowhere for breakfast until we reached Fisterra, meant we were running on empty. As it was a short day, we had a lay in, setting the alarm for 0700h. 30mins later we were out the door straight on to a hill that was fairly steep. The Galician coast has numerous high ridges that…
Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On
It is hard to believe three weeks ago, I was at the end of the world; time has flown! I have managed to find a gap in my schedule to put together a video of our adventure on the Camino de Fisterra. I hope you enjoy. Now it’s time to start thinking and planning my next adventure. It will have to be a spectacular one, as 2024 will bring on my big Four-Oh! I have…
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