Santiago de Compostela to Muxia⎥How to Walk the Camino Route to Muxia First
After walking to Santiago de Compostela, some pilgrims may feel called to continue to the “End of the World” via the Camino Finisterre Muxia.
The Camino Finisterre Muxia has two ending locations: Finisterre and Muxia. Pilgrims may choose to end in Finisterre at the lighthouse, while others may feel more called to finish in the sleepy fishing village of Muxía Spain.
Both ending villages have a 0.0 kilometer marker and the option to obtain a credencial for walking from Santiago de Compostela. The villages of Finisterre and Muxia are also connected by a day or two walk, so walking to both is an option.
I have personally walked the Camino Finisterre Muxia twice. The first time, I walked to Fisterra. The more recent, I walked from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia.
This Camino Finisterre Muxia guide is designed for those pilgrims planning to walk to Muxia first. This guide follows my Camino Finisterre Muxia guide for the first day. It also includes things to do before departing Santiago, tools for planning the walk to the end of the world, typical Camino Muxia stages and distances, my personal Camino Muxía route and tips, and my personal budget.
I walked from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia in 3 days.
Here’s the ultimate guide to the Camino Finisterre Muxía for those pilgrims walking to Muxia first.
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Camino Finisterre Muxia
- Useful Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela Before Walking the Camino Finisterre Muxia
- Helpful Resources for the Camino from Santiago to Muxia
- Typical Camino Finisterre Muxia Stages & Distances
- My Personal Santiago de Compostela to Muxia Stages & Route
- How to Get the Camino Muxía Certificate (Muxiana)
- What to See in Muxia
- My Personal Camino Muxia Budget
- How to Get to Santiago de Compostela from the End of the World
- The Ultimate Camino Finisterre Muxia Guide for Pilgrims Walking to Muxia First
Overview of the Camino Finisterre Muxia
This Camino Finisterre Muxia guide is for pilgrims who start from Santiago de Compostela and wish to continue their journey to the “End of the World.” Many pilgrims reach the grand Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and feel called “for more.”
The Camino Finisterra Muxia is the only Camino route that starts from Santiago. It can be walked as a continuation or as a separate Camino route.
Walking to the Death Coast is one of the most iconic ways to close the end of the Camino journey. For me, the Camino Finisterre Muxia is the perfect way to end any Camino route.
Whether walking to Fisterra or Muxia first, the route is the same for the first 37 miles (60 Km) to the tiny village of Hospital. A majority of pilgrims reach Hospital on Day 2 or 3 of the Camino Finisterre Muxia. Once here, the route splits to the left for Finisterre or to the right for Muxia.
This guide will focus on the walk from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia first.
Don’t Have Time to Walk the Camino Finisterre Muxia?
If you don’t have enough time to walk to “the End of the World” it’s easy to visit Finisterre or Muxía as a day trip from Santiago de Compostela. If visiting independently for one day, you will only have time to choose between one or the other. Most pilgrims opt to visit Finisterre because there are more frequent bus connections between Santiago de Compostela.
Those travelers who only have one day can consider an organized tour from Santiago de Compostela to see as much as possible.
This popular Costa da Morte (Death Coast) tour includes Fisterre, the Ezaro Waterfall, and Muxía. This highly rated tour from Santiago de Compostela is also a great option. I have personally visited all these highlights and believe they are all worth the full-day tour.
Useful Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela Before Walking the Camino Finisterre Muxia
Most pilgrims walk a Camino de Santiago route and then add on the Camino Muxia or Finisterra. However, there are plenty of shops and resources in Santiago, so it may be a good time to check in on your Camino gear.
Santiago de Compostela is a lively and fantastic city. The first time I visited, I made the mistake of not spending any time enjoying it. Two days in Santiago de Compostela is the perfect amount of time to sightsee, relax, and indulge in the cuisine. There is still ample time to prepare to walk the Camino Finisterre Muxia.
These are some useful things to do in Santiago de Compostela before walking to Muxia.
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1 | Visit the Pilgrim’s Reception Office to Get the Compostela
Pilgrims can visit the Pilgrim’s Office to obtain their official “Compostela” for completing whichever Camino route they walked. To receive the document, you must show your “Credenciales,” or Pilgrim passport, which is stamped daily along the way.
☛ Be mindful that the last 100 kilometers of any Camino Santiago Route requires 2 passport stamps per day.
Pilgrim’s Reception Office in Santiago | Find it here: Rúa das Carretas, 33 | Hours: 9:00 – 19:00 (Try to arrive before 10 am) | Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day | Official Website of the Pilgrim’s Office
The Compostela is free as long as you walk your Camino pilgrimage for religious or spiritual reasons. The Compostela Certificate officially comes in Latin.
There is an additional Compostela that shows which “Camino Distance & Route” you completed and can be purchased for 3 Euros. Be mindful, that it’s the standard distance on the certificate and not your actual kilometers walked or recorded.
Don’t forget the nifty circular container that protects the Compostela documents from being destroyed for €2. This is a must-purchase for those pilgrims walking from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia or Finisterre.
2 | Visit the Tourist Information Center
The helpful Tourist Information Center is located down the hall in the Pilgrim’s Office building, so stop in after receiving the Compostela. Here, you can pick up a new Camino Finisterre Muxia Credencial. Those who walked previous Camino routes can continue stamping in their original Credential, but I loved the idea of a fresh start and got a new Camino Finisterre Muxía passport.
The Tourist Information can also provide a list of all the private and Municipal Albergues, or hostels for pilgrims, along the Camino Finisterre and Muxia route. This comes in handy as it provides recent and seasonal closures with the number of beds in each accommodation.
3 | Take into Consideration the Weather
The Camino Finisterre Muxia is popular to walk during June – August, but the trail can be busy with the gaining popularity. The shoulder months of April, May, September, and October are nice, too, with fewer pilgrims walking and sometimes spectacular weather.
Galicia can be hit with large storms and gets quite a bit of rain during winter, especially between November and March. During the offseason, many of the Albergues and restaurants can shut down for holidays and personal time.
Be prepared to alter your schedule if bad weather comes through. The heavy rains can be unpleasant and dangerous to walk in especially if a coastal storm moves through.
I walked the Camino Finisterre Muxia in September and the second time at the end of October and beginning of November. Both times, I had fantastic weather. Even with the unbelievable weather, I never had to book a room in advance.
Some pilgrims feel more comfortable booking rooms in advance. My go-to app for this is Booking.com.
4 | Decide How Many Days to Walk from Santiago to Muxia
Typically, the walk from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia takes at least 3 days. The stages can be shortened taking an additional day or two is always an option. If you wish to visit Finisterre after Muxia, make sure to budget for at least one extra day.
It is becoming more popular to walk back to Santiago de Compostela from the End of the World. This is the only time that you move from West to East along the Way, with the sun at your back. Kind of cool, right?
5 | Replenish Supplies & Cash
There are small villages along the Camino Finisterre Muxia, but limited grocery stores and even fewer ATMs. It’s a good idea to replenish cash and supplies in Santiago de Compostela before departing.
6 | Always Walk Your Own Camino
Remember, the Camino is all about the journey and not the destination. There is no right or wrong way to walk the Camino. The way always has this peculiar manner of providing exactly what each of us needs, even if it isn’t what we expect.
Let go of judgments of yourself and others as you walk. It’s the best way.
Always walk your own journey, stay on the trail, listen to your body, and let the magic of the way unfold before your eyes.
Show kindness to fellow pilgrims by wishing them a “buen camino,” which means good walk, good way, or good path. It’s the common greeting along the way.
Helpful Resources for Walking Santiago de Compostela to Muxia
Are you a guidebook pilgrim or one who loves apps?
I love my John Brierly guidebooks and swear by them for the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese, and Camino Invierno. He has published A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino Finisterre, but I found the information from the Tourist Information Center to be all that I needed.
The updated albergue sheet from the Tourist Information in Santiago is invaluable.
If you don’t want to carry a Camino de Santiago guidebook, some popular Camino Apps include:
- Camino Ninja App (Free)
- Wise Pilgrim (99¢, but the Camino Finisterre isn’t as detailed as the Camino Frances)
- Booking.com is an excellent resource for securing private albergues, casa rurals, pensions, and accommodations along the Camino Finisterre
- Maps.me is a great offline map
- I record all my routes with Wikiloc
- There are some of my Game-Changing Camino de Santiago Tips for First-Time Pilgrims
Sleeping & Booking Rooms on the Camino Finisterre
☛ Reminder | Municipal Albergues can not be pre-booked and work on a first-come, first-served basis, require a Credencial and do not accept luggage transfers. In Galicia they are run by the Xunta (local government). Private Albergues can be booked in advance. Xunta Albergues along the Camino Finisterre Muxia cost €10 a night
Other Online Sources
- Gronze is a popular Camino website with a Camino de Fisterra y Muxía section
- Join the Private Camino de Santiago 2025/2026 Facebook Group or the Camino de Santiago All Routes for up-to-date information
- Pilbeo will transfer backpacks along the entire Camino Muxia for €30. Luggage transfers can all be arranged online and they have a user-friendly app.
Typical Camino Muxia Stages & Distances
The Camino Finisterre Muxia route is well-marked with yellow arrows in the shape of the famous conch shell. Find the yellow arrows in concrete blocks, on the side of walls and homes, on trees, and sometimes spray-painted on the road.
The official kilometer marker in Santiago de Compostela reads 86.482 KM (53.74 miles) to Muxia. Note that the distance to Fisterra is a little longer at 89.586 KM. All pilgrims will walk the same route until the Hospital split, which is about 37.25 miles (60 KM) from Santiago de Compostela.
A left turn takes pilgrims to Fisterra and the right turn to Muxia.
Again, this guide focuses on those pilgrims who opt to walk to Muxia first from Santiago de Compostela.
The typical Santiago de Compostela to Muxia route is walked over 3 days.
Official Camino Muxia Stages & Distances
The official kilometer marker to Muxía from Santiago reads 86.482 KM (53.74 miles).
This is the standard stage breakdown from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia. This is walking the Camino Muxia in 3 days.
- Day 1 | Santiago de Compostela – Negreira | 13.2 Miles / 21.2 KM | + / – 5 Hours
- Day 2 | Negreira – Olvieroa | 21 Miles / 33.8 KM | + / – 8 Hours
- Day 3 | Olvieroa – Muxia | 19.6 Miles / 31.6 KM | + / – 7 Hours
- Camino Muxia Distance: 53.4 Miles / 85.9 KM | Add Finistere: 71 Miles / 114. KM
The decision between walking to Finisterre or Muxía first must be made right after the small village of Hospital.
The official kilometer marker to Finisterre from Santiago reads 89.586 KM (55.67 miles).
This is the typical breakdown of the Camino Finisterre Muxia stages with Finisterre first.
- Day 1 | Santiago de Compostela – Negreira | 13.2 Miles / 21.2 KM | + / – 5 Hours
- Day 2 | Negreira – Olvieroa | 21 Miles / 33.8 KM | + / – 8 Hours
- Day 3 | Olvieroa – Fisterra | 19.4 Miles / 31.2 KM | + / – 7 Hours
- Camino Finisterre Distance: 53.6 Miles / 86.25 KM | Add Muxia: 71 Miles / 114.4 KM
My Personal Santiago de Compostela to Muxia Route
Jump to | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
As this was my second time walking the Camino Finisterre Muxia, I followed in my footsteps the first day.
I like to walk a little further each day to avoid the main sleeping stages of the Camino Finisterre Muxia. I also loved where I stayed on my first journey, so I slept there again.
I walked the Camino Muxía in three days. After walking both routes, I have a preference for which one I like walking to first. If you want my honest opinion on Finisterre or Muxia, I break down all the pros and cons here.
Day 1 | Santiago de Compostela – A Pena
- 18.25 Miles / 29.4 KM | + / – 7 Hours
- Accommodation: Albergue Rectoral San Mamede da Pena | 17€
Highlights of Day 1 of the Camino Finisterre Muxia include walking from the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela through a beautiful forest trail. As the way twists through the forest you’ll be rewarded with an incredible viewpoint of the Cathedral and Santiago.
The tiny village of Carballal boasts stone homes with lovely stained-glass windows.
One of the top highlights of the first day of the Camino Finisterre Muxia is the medieval village of Ponte Maceira. The village is officially listed as one of Spain’s Most Beautiful Pueblos. The small town boasts a spectacular Roman bridge, an abandoned mill, and a palace. The Tambre River offers tired pilgrims a chance to swim or soak their feet.
The way continues through the enchanting forest until Negreira. Most pilgrims opt to stay in Negreira, which has a Municipal Albergue (€10), a large grocery store, an ATM, and plenty of restaurants and cafes.
Pass by the Palace Cotón under the restored archway. Near this plaza find a few cafes and bars to stop for a break and drink. The trail continues past the Igrexa de San Xulián de Negreira stone church.
The trail to A Pena is through a lovely forest with views looking out over Negreira.
There is only one restaurant and two Albergues in A Pena. Both are connected. As of 2024, the Albergue next to the church now offers a nice beer garden to relax in on sunny days.
More Albergues in A Peña
Day 2 | A Pena – Dumbria
- 22.4 Miles / 36 KM | + / – 9 Hours
- Accommodation: Dumbria Xunta Albergue | 10€
For me, I had a long Day 2 of the Camino Muxia because I wanted my final day into Muxia to be short. I also had heard so many good things about the Xunta run Albergue in Dumbria that I wanted to give it a try.
Note that I came to the split after Hospital and made my concrete decision to go to Muxia.
The first section of the walk boasts the spectacular scenery of the Galician countryside. There is a fairly steep ascent after A Gueima that leads to the Miradoiro de Monte Aro (1586 ft / 483m). The way down is a gradual descent into Lago with the fabulous Albergue Monte Aro in Mazaricos. This is a great place for a rest as they have a fabulous outdoor terrace and daily menu.
Olveiroa is about 4 miles from Lago and most pilgrims opt to stay in Olveiroa. This is a proper village with a Municipal Albergue and many other sleeping options. While there are a few lodging options, there is no ATM to withdraw cash. There are also a few restaurant and cafe options in Olveiroa.
For me, the highlight of the day’s walk was the section after Olveiroa. There are lovely aerial views of the Xallas Rio along the way to O Logoso. O Logoso is less than 2.5 miles (4 KM) from Olveiroa. The tiny village of Logoso only has a few houses and a wonderful private Albergue with a restaurant.
Option to Stop in O Logoso
On my first Camino Finisterre Muxia, I opted to sleep in O Logoso and loved it. In fact, I kind of regretted not staying here again. The albergue is cozy and offers an ample restaurant with a hearty pilgrim meal. I made sure to stop in for a glass of wine before I continued on my way.
If you choose to sleep in O Logoso, you may want to add an extra day to the Camino Muxia. That would also make today’s stage (stage 2) shorter at 18.25 miles (29.4 KM). It would also extend Stage 3 to around 18 miles (29 KM).
Another highlight of sleeping in O Logoso is the natural river pools along the Rio de Hospital. They are found a short 600-meter stroll from the village. The freezing water has small waterfalls, is usually empty, has a natural swimming area, and is a peaceful place to relax along the way.
Camino Finisterre Muxia Split in Hospital
O Logoso is only a short 1-mile walk to the splitting of the Camino Finisterra – Muxía in Hospital. There is a Tourist Information Center there, but it’s temporarily closed for now. The arrows come up at a large roundabout just after the village center.
The official Camino Markers at the split list these distances as:
⬅︎ 29.693 KM to (18.45 miles) Fisterra (LEFT)
➡︎ 26.589 KM (16.52 miles) to Muxia (RIGHT)
Follow the road to the right to continue to Dumbria.
⁉️Be mindful that if you change your mind and want to take the Camino Finisterre route to Cee, there are no restaurants or cafes until Cee. It’s impossible to miss the last coffee shop in Hospital with a rather large signboard telling you it’s the last coffee stop until Cee.
Camino Muxia to Dumbria
It’s a little bit of a stretch on the road, but it’s quite a gradual descent. Soon there will be a marker on the left that leads you through a forest trail. This is the last section until you reach the Xunta Albergue of Dumbria which is connected to a large sports center.
Pilgrims have access to the sports center.
The Dumbria Albergue has a small kitchen that actually has some supplies to cook with.
Day 3 | Dumbria – Muxia
- 14.4 Miles / 23 KM | + / – 5 Hours
- Accommodation: Albergue Arribada
The final day of the Camino Muxia is a fairly relaxed day. A majority of the day goes through lovely forest paths, in fact, you won’t see the sea until the final few kilometers from Muxia.
Many of the villages boast the traditional Galician horreos, stone granaries that supplied corn and other crops.
The Camino Muxia passes by the third largest hórreo in Galicia, San Martiño de Ozón. This impressive structure is found right before the village of Vilar de Sobremonte and stretches nearly 90 feet (27.3 m). This is one of the highlights to see if walking the Camino Muxia.
The path will eventually start a descent after Vilar de Sobremonte, and you’ll get those glimpses of the sea from Merexo. Continue towards the village of Os Muinos.
I opted to take the detour on the fluvial path of Ruta Rio Negro. This was by far one of the many highlights of the day. The twisting river path boats stone mills, mossy stones, and wooden walkways. The final stretch leads to the white sand beaches of Praia Area Maior.
This is one of my favorite beaches near Muxia, and even at the start of November, I had sunny skies and warm temperatures. I soaked in the sun for a few hours and took a frigid dip at the beach before rejoining the Camino route to the Monasterio de Moraime.
The Camino Muxia is straightforward after this, and you’ll get incredible views of the seaside village as you work your way into town. The final part of the way follows the coast along wooden boardwalks until taking pilgrims through the heart of Muxia.
The 0.0-kilometer marker is in front of the “A Ferida” Monument, which translates to the wound. This split rock megalithic monument honors all those Galicians who came together and cleaned up after the “Prestige” oil spill in November 2002.
To reach the “End,” you’ll pass by the Santuario de la Virgin de a Barca, the seaside church with stunning views of the wild Atlantic Ocean. There are legends of the Virgin Mary appearing in a stone boat with the sacred stones still lying in front of the chapel.
How to Get the Camino Muxía Certificate (Muxiana)
There is an opportunity to receive a Camino Muxía Certificate. The official certificate is known as the Muxiana.
To receive the Camino Muxía Certificate, it’s only necessary to get one stamp per day. Stamps can be found at municipal and private albergues, cafes, churches, and restaurants along the Camino Finisterre Muxia.
The Muxia Tourist Information Center issues Certificates.
Muxia Tourist Information Center | Find it here: Rúa Virxe da Barca, 47, 15124 Muxía, A Coruña, Spain | Hours: Monday: 11:00 – 15:00 & 16:00 – 19:30 / Tuesday: 11:00 – 15:00 & 16:00 – 20:30 / Wed – Fri: 10:00 – 15:00 & 16:00 – 20:30 / Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 & 17:00 – 20:30 / Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
If the tourist information center is closed and you won’t be able to receive the Camino Muxia Certificate, stop by the Muxia Municipal Albergue. During the off-season, you may be able to request your certificate through the Albergue you are sleeping at (ask the night you arrive to pick up in the morning).
What to See in Muxia Spain
Muxía is a quaint sleeping village, yet it still offers plenty of things to see and do. The energy here is way different than Fisterra and is best for those pilgrims seeking a quiet place to reflect on their journey.
One of the best viewpoints in Muxía is the Miradoiro do Corpiño. The top of the hill offers views of the monument, the Church of the Virgin Barca, the village, and sweeping vistas of the sea. The Corpiño viewpoint is an awesome place for both sunrise and sunset.
One of the best beaches in Muxía is Espiñeirido Beach, where pilgrims dunk themselves into the sea in an almost form of “baptism.”
There are tons of awesome places to eat in Muxía. For fresh fish and a Galician gastronomy experience, try Lonxa d´alvaro. A nice place to grab homemade lunch and an awesome burger is Caramba. A great coffee shop and a bar with a view is Plaia das lanchas.
There’s a hidden little wine bar on Rúa Virxe da Barca worth a stop with lots of local wines.
Muxia is a fantastic place to explore more highlights of the Costa da Morte. For me, the Death Coast is one of the best places to visit in Galicia.
More Places to Stay in Muxia
I’ve been multiple times to Muxia and love sleeping here. I’ve tried out a few different places and can highly recommend Albergue Bela Muxia.
More popular places for pilgrims to sleep are A de Loló and Muxia Mare. Those seeking a hotel option may consider Four Rooms.
➜ Browse all the best places to stay in Muxia Spain
Option to Walk from Muxía to Fisterra
- 17.9 Miles / 28.81 KM | + / – 6.5 Hours
- I walked from Fisterra to Muxia on my first Camino, here’s my map
While it’s possible to take the bus to Muxía from Fisterra, the walk is a day away and worth it. There is something symbolic and beautiful about walking along the “Death Coast” to a new beginning.
Leaving Muxia, see the spectacular Lourido beach (Praia de Lourido). This wild beach is visited by few tourists but houses the luxury Parador Costa da Morte (Muxía).
The Camino Finisterre – Muxía route is less along the coast than you would think and more inland through the forest. Lires is the only main village stop between Muxía and Fisterra. Lires village has a few albergues and places to stay, restaurants, and bars. It’s also known for its stunning beach.
Lires is an option for those pilgrims who want to break up the walk between Fisterre and Muxía.
Those pilgrims who walked from Fisterra to Muxia are also eligible for the Fisterrana, the official certificate for walking to Fisterra.
My Personal Budget for Camino Muxia
So, how much did the Camino from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia cost me? This Camino route took me 3 days, and I stayed in private and Xunta albergues the entire way.
It’s worth noting, I prepared quite a few of my meals and ate snacks from the grocery store. I walked towards the start of the off-season and more places were closed or had limited hours than I thought.
Like most of my Caminos, I tried to have a coffee and pastry every morning.
| Expenses | Euro (€) |
| Accommodation (Only Albergues) | €45 |
| Meals & Beverages | €62 |
| Groceries | €17 |
| Miscellaneous | €5 |
| Bus Ticket to Santiago | €6.75 |
| Total | €135.75 |
The three days walking the Camino from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia cost me around €136 so around €45 per day.
I kept my expenses low by staying in albergues and eating a mixture of pilgrim meals and eating food from the grocery stores.
I didn’t include the night I slept in Santiago de Compostela before departing on the Camino Muxía.
On average, most pilgrims can expect to pay €30 – €70 per day along the Camino Finisterre – Muxía depending on their budget
How to Get to Santiago de Compostela from the End of the World
There are multiple buses back to Santiago de Compostela from both Fisterra and Muxía. The bus is run by Monbus. There are more departures from Finisterre to Santiago compared to Muxia.
☛ This is a super helpful website for using public transportation in Galicia Spain
Walking Back to Santiago from the End of the World
Another popular option is walking back from Finisterre or Muxia to Santiago. I was surprised by how many pilgrims were returning to Santiago on foot, but truly the route is spectacular.
The Ultimate Camino Finisterre Muxia Guide for Walking to Muxia First
In short, this is a guide for pilgrims planning to walk to the End of the World from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia. There are two ending locations, either Finisterre or Muxia.
The Camino Finisterre Muxia route follows the same path for the first 60 Km to the village of Hospital. Once in hospital, follow the way markers to Muxia if you plan to walk there first.
This walking guide includes tips for walking the Camino Muxia, typical Camino Muxia stages, my personal route and tips, and my budget.
Did you walk the Camino Finisterre Muxia? Did you walk to Fisterra or Muxia first? Did you have a preference for the route? Any updates I should know about? Let me know in the comments below!
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