Camino to Finisterre and Muxía by bike
The only Camino that leaves Santiago instead of arriving: the epilogue to the "end of the world" on the Costa da Morte. Cliffs, Atlantic sunsets and around 120 km linking Finisterre and Muxía.
Route: Santiago de Compostela → Finisterre y Muxía (Costa da Morte)
About this route
The Camino to Finisterre and Muxía is the natural extension of the Camino de Santiago and has a unique peculiarity: it does not arrive in Santiago, but sets off from it towards the coast. From the Obradoiro square it heads to the Costa da Morte, as far as Cape Fisterra —what the ancients believed was the end of the world— and the sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca in Muxía. It is around 90 km to Finisterre and a similar distance to Muxía, which linked together come to around 120 km.
No Compostela, but Fisterrana and Muxiana
As this route moves away from Santiago instead of towards it, it does not entitle you to the Compostela. In return, there are its own certificates: the Fisterrana, obtained in Finisterre, and the Muxiana, in Muxía. It is a Camino done for the experience and the symbolism, not for the certificate.
What to see along the way
The route passes through charming villages such as Negreira, Olveiroa and Cee, and ends at two legendary finishes: the Finisterre lighthouse, with its sunsets over the Atlantic, and the sanctuary of A Virxe da Barca in Muxía, perched on the rocks. It is one of the wildest and most beautiful coastlines in Galicia.
Which bike to use
A gravel bike or an MTB are the most comfortable. It is not as flat as it might seem: it has undulations and the odd more rugged coastal section, but in general it is cyclable and of moderate difficulty. You can do Finisterre and Muxía in the same trip, linking both capes.
How many days and best time
By bike it is done in 2 or 3 days, depending on whether you visit only one of the two finishes or both. The best time is from spring to autumn, bearing in mind the Atlantic climate of the Costa da Morte, where rain and wind can appear at any moment.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Camino to Finisterre and Muxía?
Around 90 km from Santiago to Finisterre and a little less to Muxía; linking the two finishes, around 120 km in total.
Does it entitle you to the Compostela?
No, because it moves away from Santiago. Instead you can obtain the Fisterrana in Finisterre and the Muxiana in Muxía.
How many days does it take by bike?
From 2 to 3 days, depending on whether you visit only one finish or link Finisterre and Muxía.
Can you go to Finisterre and Muxía in the same trip?
Yes, it is the usual choice: both capes are linked, adding up to around 120 km in total from Santiago.
Which bike is best?
A gravel bike or an MTB. It is not entirely flat —it has undulations and the odd demanding coastal stretch— but it is cyclable and of moderate difficulty.
What is the best time to go?
From spring to autumn, always reckoning with the Atlantic climate of the Costa da Morte: rain and wind possible at any time.