Spain 14 Day French + Finisterre Way (Sarria – Finisterre)
Durartion: 14 Days
Price: From €1,195 (excluding flights)
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14 DAY FRENCH + FINISTERRE WAY (SELF GUIDED)
SARRIA – FINISTERRE
The quintessential, most traveled and most documented of all the Ways; the French Way, with the additional section of the Finisterre Way as the icing on the cake.
The French Way is the Way par excellence. It is the most famous route to Santiago and the most walked (in 2019, 189,937 pilgrims walked this route). From Sarria you will walk through medieval towns, meadows, small villages, past rivers and eucalyptus forests to arrive in the historic city of Santiago de Compostela. Here you will enjoy one day rest having time to explore this incredible city with its magnificent stone architecture, Cathedral, museums and great range of cafes, restaurants and bars.
The second stage leaves Santiago and meanders west through the medieval town of Negreira, the rural village of Olveiroa, woodland and eucalyptus forests to the stunningly beautiful coastal towns of Corcubión and Finisterre to the 0Km waymarker at the Cape of Finisterre; regarded as one of the most beautiful sunset locations in the world.
This is the perfect Camino for novice Camino walkers that have the extra time for a two week trip. It is the best signposted Camino route with a great range of services (cafes, restaurants etc) to allow for breaks. It is also recommended for those looking to meet other pilgrims and enjoy the social aspect of the Camino. Daily distances are an average of 20.9km.
As part of this trip you’ll find featured 13 nights in high quality 2 and 3 star Hotels/Boutique Guesthouses with breakfasts and luggage transport between accommodation. Around-the-clock emergency assistance is also included which adds confidence to the detailed walking route notes that cover landmarks, distances and interesting things to see over the course of your walk.
Alongside the sense of achievement and numerous chances to taste the local Galician food, this walking trip also allows you to qualify for two pilgrim’s certificates for both the French Way (Compostela) and Finisterre Way (Fisterrana).
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival day to Sarria
Day 2 – Sarria – Portomarín (22.2km)
Day 3 – Portomarín – Palas de Rei (25km)
Day 4 – Palas de Rei – Ribadiso (25.7km)
Day 5 – Ribadiso – O Pedrouzo (21.7km)
Day 6 – O Pedrouzo – Santiago (20.2km)
Day 7 – Free Day in Santiago de Compostela
Day 8 – Santiago de Compostela – Negreira (21km)
Day 9 – Negreira – Santa Mariña (21km)
Day 10 – Santa Mariña – Olveiroa (12.5km)
Day 11 – Olveiroa – Corcubión (21km)
Day 12 – Corcubión – Finisterre (14km)
Day 13 – Free Day in Finisterre
Day 14 – Departure from Finisterre
Total Distance 204km
PRICE
Mid Season
April, May, June and October
Price €1,195 per person, based on two people sharing a room
Single Room Supplement of €520
High Season
Easter, July, August and September
Price €1,275 per person, based on two people sharing a room
Single Room Supplement of €585
CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP
- Add Airport Transfers
- Upgrade to Luxury accommodation in the 5 star Parador Hotel in Santiago
- Reduce package length by 2 days without affecting your walking stage
If you choose not to include airport transfers, we will provide detailed advice how to get from /back to the airport.
CALENDAR
Self guided, tailor made trips are available from mid March to the end of October. Choose a start date that suits you/your group. You can secure your booking with a 20% deposit.
CONTACT US
For further information about this package, contact us on 01 – 442 8921 or email us at info@magichillholidays.com
At a glance:
- 13 nights in high quality 2 and 3 star Hotels/Boutique Guesthouses
- 13 breakfasts
- Pilgrim’s Passport
- Camino Information Pack and Walking Notes
- 24 hour phone assistance
- Transfer in case of emergencies
"Magic Hill must have mistaken us for celebrities as every room they reserved for us (except the one they warned us about) was visually stunning. Hotel staff were professional, courteous, helpful, and seemed to truly appreciate our business. The included breakfasts were tasty and filling. While this trip is better suited for the more self-reliant type of traveler, we felt well-supported. EVERYTHING Magic Hill said they would do they delivered on. If you are a senior citizen considering a Camino trip, we would highly advise that you be in VERY good physical condition, and perhaps design your itinerary to include two nights stay at some of the stops. In our opinion, Magic Hill is a gem of a travel agency, and we would not hesitate to take another trip with this company."
"I recommend Magic Hill Holidays out of Dublin 5+++ to organize your Camino walk. They customized our Camino from Sarria to Santiago and then from Santiago to Finnistere just perfectly. We are older and wanted to work up to the longer days and the adjustments made for the walk and the guesthouses and hotels chosen for us were perfect again. We had several transfers needed by taxi and there was no waiting or mixups at all. Our luggage was transferred smoothly from accommodation to accommodation and was always waiting for us when we arrived after our trek for the day. I could always reach Magic Hill via telephone or text when needed. They are very experienced in all walks for the Camino and could give advice or answer any questions completely and thoroughly. We plan to walk another Camino soon and will definitely ask Magic Hill to organize the trip for us again."
"From day one Magic Hills was a fabulous travel company. They were quick to respond and very patient with my questions. Everyone is pleasant and helpful always willing to go the extra step to ensure understanding and comfort. Brough was particularly helpful and patient with me.the accommodations on the Camino were very good comfortable and clean not a single glitch ! Luggage was always waiting for me. Magic hills keeps in contact the entire time as a solo traveler this gave me a high comfort level. Communication is spot on from the detailed walk notes to the daily communication via what’s app on recommendations"
"Thank you so much! We are so grateful we found your company-you have been so helpful and responsive!!"
Quote of the day:
“If we were meant to stay in one place, we'd have roots instead of feet - He said.”
Rachel Wolchin