Explore the mythical land known as the "End of the World" by the celts.
Be closer to traditions and nature as you stay in typical rural guesthouses
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon.
Indulge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.

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Our Camino Rustic walking holiday offers a unique chance to explore the Camino Fisterra / Finisterre Way to Santiago de Compostela in a more traditional way. You will stay in family-run "casas rurales" (rural guesthouses), often century-old buildings and tastefully renovated. It also gives you a chance to be closer to nature and make your journey to Saint-James even more authentic. Gastronomy is also a highlight on the Camino Rustic, with traditional meals cooked in our selected guesthouses.

The Jacobean Way comes to an end in the city of Santiago. However, many of the pilgrims decide to extend their journey to the “Coast of Death”. The Camino passes remote hilly villages and finishes at steep cliffs of Spain's westernmost point.

Day 1 - Santiago de Compostela
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of the historical town of Santiago de Compostela. The rooms are en-suite.

Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Accomodation: 3* en-suite accommodation in the historic centre. Renovated 18th century family house and one of the most beautiful hotels in Santiago!

Day 2 - From Santiago to Negreira (5h30, 22km, +300m -180m)
Taking the Plaza del Obradoiro as your starting point, you leave Santiago de Compostela. Today, the Camino passes many small villages and Roman bridges. Finally you will arrive at Neigreira, a town of medieval origin whose most outstanding monuments are the country house of Coton (Pazo do Coton) and an adjoining chapel dedicated to St Maurus.

Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. Guesthouse: tastefully renovated 19th century countryhouse, in a great location Meals: breakfast & dinner

Day 3 - From Negreira to Olveiroa (8h30, 33km +240m -170m)
Passing the river Barcala, you continue along the mountainside, climbing the hillside of Monte Aro. From here you can view the Ferenza dam. Then the Camino enters the wild Serra de Castelo & the Xallas' valley.

Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. Guesthouse: Located in a traditional Galician village, pretty stonehouse with a nice garden. Meals: breakfast & dinner

Day 4 - From Olveiroa to Cee (4h45, 19km +150m -490m)
At first we follow the river Logosa and pass the Hermitage of Nosa Senora. Then, as we descend through the pine groves of Alto do Cruxeiro da Armada, the sea appears before us.

Town: Internet, ATM, Shop, all facilities. Guesthouse: Charming restored farmhouse, with a pretty garden to relax. Meals: breakfast & dinner

Day 5 - Cee to Cape Fisterra (16km 4h +m -m)
Today you will enjoy a fabulous coastal walk along cliffs and by coves to the Cape Fisterra and its lighthouse - your hotel tonight!

Town: Nearest fully serviced town is Fisterra, 2.5km away. Guesthouse: Ancient stonehouse transformed into a beautiful rural hotel, garden, swimming pool. Meals: On-site breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Cape Fisterra
After breakfast we bid you farewell. You will need to walk back to the town of Fisterra (2.5km) and from there, take a bus back to Santiago (45mins).

Meals: On-site breakfast

The accommodation we have selected on our Camino Rustic is the best in terms of authenticity, healthy food, tradition, peace of mind and comfort. From ancient pilgrim hospitals to 17th century farmhouses, often of typical Galician architecture and always wonderfully renovated, these "casas rurales" are all set in beautiful locations. Some grow their own vegetables or produce their own wine. As well as spacious gardens, some even have a swimming pool in which to relax after the walk! Our selected accomodations gain in character and peace of mind and therefore guesthouses are often out of town (2-10km) with a reduced access to town centre. A short transfer (not included) is required to reach them.

These guesthouses have been carefully selected for their character, comfort, location, and friendliness, and are subject to availability. If the guesthouse described is not available we provide an alternative of the same standard of comfort and price.

• Nights in authentic guesthouses full of character during the walk
• Night in 3* hotel in Santiago de Compostela
• Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
• En-suite Rooms
• Half-board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinners in Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre
• Transfer from/to airport