Way to Finisterre and Muxía (Camino a Fisterra y Muxía): Negreira – Olveiroa

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Along the old Camino Real to Fisterra and the Xallas region, of granaries and basketry.

Map and elevation profile

The route, section by section

1. Negreira – Zas3.4 km · medium-high difficulty · 40 min

   Climb to Negreiroa.

2. Zas – O Cornado11.8 km · medium-high difficulty · 2 h 20 min

   Passing into Mazaricos.

3. O Cornado – Santa Mariña6 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 30 min

   Granaries of As Maroñas.

4. Santa Mariña – Lago6.6 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 40 min

   Monte Aro (556 m), a great viewpoint.

5. Lago – Olveiroa6.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 35 min

   Corzón viewpoint and the bridge over the Xallas.

What to see

• Monte Aro.
• The A Fervenza reservoir.

Tips for this stage

• A long stage with few services.

Before you set off

• Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
• Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
• Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.

Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.

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