This is the quiet final chapter of the Camino. You walk from one end point on the Atlantic coast to the other: from Fisterra to Muxía, or the other way round. Pilgrims walk it in both directions. If you have already walked to Fisterra or Muxía, this is a gentle epilogue. If you are short on time, it is a compact walk with salt in the air.
The route is easy. The hills stay low and the path climbs and descends gently. You pass through woodland, alongside small villages and across open stretches where the wind has free rein. Lires lies halfway. Many pilgrims walk the whole distance of about 28 kilometres in one day. If you would rather take it more slowly, break the walk here. Facilities are scarce, so bring water and food with you. You can get a certificate at most albergues. Don’t let the names confuse you: Fisterra and Muxía are Galician, Finisterre and Mugía are Spanish. You will see both on the signs.
The best time to go is May and June, or September. From November to April it is cool and often wet, and you feel that even more on the coast. You return to Santiago by bus, from Muxía or Fisterra. A local bus also runs between Muxía and Cee, which is handy if you want to skip a stretch.