The Fisterra and Muxía Way in 7 days

You will leave Santiago de Compostela from the Plaza del Obradoiro, heading towards one of the most beautiful spots on this route: Ponte Maceira. To get there, you will have to climb the Alto do Mar de Ovellas from Augapesada. This climb, demanding but shaded by a magnificent oak forest, requires some effort, which is richly rewarded at the top.

At Ponte Maceira, you'll discover its spectacular medieval bridge spanning the Tambre River. Continuing along the route, you'll soon reach Negreira, a town offering all the necessary amenities and the traditional stop for this first day.

On this third day, you will traverse one of the most beautiful sections of this route, far from asphalt and through magnificent forests of local species, where oaks, beeches, chestnut trees, and many others follow one another. This stage is primarily uphill, especially in its initial section.

Leaving Negreira, you will pass under the remarkable Pazo de Cotón , built in the 15th century on the old Royal Road and which still retains its defensive character today.

The day will end in Santa Mariña, one of those tiny hamlets that dot the Galician countryside, an ideal place to rest and regain strength after this second stage of the Fisterra Way.

Leaving the hamlet of Santa Mariña behind, the first challenge will be the ascent of Monte Aro, which offers magnificent panoramic views of the banks of the A Fervenza reservoir. You will then descend into the Xallas valley, crossing Ponte Olveira and reaching the village of Olveiroa, known for its carefully restored centuries-old hórreos (traditional stone huts).

The Way then continues with a gradual climb to Hospital, before beginning a long descent towards Dumbría, the main town of the municipality of the same name.

The fourth stage of this Fisterra and Muxía Way. It is one of the most interesting from the point of view of material heritage, with the added attraction of ending in Muxía, the first major pilgrim objective of this route and another possible end of the Way of St. James.

The Way passes through localities like O Trasulfe or San Martiño de Ozón, with its immense hórreo, one of the largest in Galicia.

In the final kilometers before Muxía, you'll face a short but demanding climb, passing the ancient San Xiao de Moraime monastery, dating back to the 12th century. Inside, it houses some very interesting and rare Renaissance paintings depicting sins and death.

From there, you will finally descend towards Muxía. Just one kilometer will then separate you from the sanctuary of Nosa Señora da Barca. According to tradition, it was there that the apostle Saint James saw the Virgin Mary appear to him in a boat, in gratitude for his work of evangelization.

From Punta da Barca, you can admire the Camariñas estuary, with the Cabo Vilán lighthouse in the background, and enjoy this rocky coastline steeped in history. Take your time. You can then return to the center of Muxía, get a Muxiana beer , and relax.

Since time immemorial, Fisterra has been considered the westernmost point of Europe. Beyond its rugged shores lies the vast ocean or, as the ancient Romans called it, the Mare Tenebrosum , the sea of ​​darkness.

We recommend taking the time to explore its fish market, stroll through its harbor, and savor its exceptional seafood. Don't miss the Maritime Museum, the Church of the Virxe das Areas, and, of course, the area surrounding the spectacular lighthouse.

The city also offers boat trips with underwater viewing as well as excellent diving opportunities in the waters of the Atlantic.

Since time immemorial, Fisterra has been considered the westernmost point of Europe. Beyond its jagged coasts stretches the vast ocean or, as the ancient Romans called it, the Mare Tenebrosum , the Sea of ​​Darkness.

We recommend taking the time to explore its fish market, stroll through its harbor, and savor its exceptional seafood. Don't miss the Maritime Museum, the Church of the Virxe das Areas, and, of course, the area surrounding the spectacular lighthouse.