Camino Finisterre - Day 2: Negreira to Lago
A downgraded hurricane brought strong winds and heavy rain when I woke up. I didn’t want to leave the comfort of the albergue, but the forecast showed the weather easing around 10 AM. I waited with my two companions until the 9 AM checkout. Our shoes were soaked within minutes of being outside. On the trail, if not for the Camino markers, we’d have doubted we were on the right path—it felt like we were walking in a stream as we trek uphill. The first 20 km were in heavy rain and headwinds, then the weather alternated between sun and showers.
Finding open shops was tough, and without one open bakery, we’d have only our small snacks and water. At the albergue, the owner kindly let us shower, change, and sort out our wet gears before check-in. Grateful for that—hoping for better weather tomorrow!
Route Overview
Distance: 28.34 km (Albergue San José → Albergue Monte Aro)
Total elevation gain: 651 m
Duration: 5 hr 40 min (with breaks 6 hr 20 min)
Difficulty: Challenging
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Albergue Monte Aro (Reserved via WhatsApp) — €16
Food: €25.5
