Camino Finisterre Day 1: Santiago de Compostela - Negreira
After receiving my certificate in Santiago, I set out for the "end of the world." It was a long day, but I wanted to cover as much distance as possible. Walking this stretch felt different—perhaps because I had already reached my main goal, the cathedral in Santiago.
The path to Fisterra was well-marked, with kilometer markers counting down. Unlike the stretch from Sarria, I saw very few pilgrims—only a handful. Despite walking 10 km to Santiago and another 22 km beyond, I didn’t feel exhausted at all.
Route Detail
Distance: 22.26km from Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela to Albergue San José
Total elevation gain: 512m
Time: 4h 24m (total time with breaks 4h 53m)
Accommodation & Food
Albergue San José (Reserved via WhatsApp) €15
Food €10.25
