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Stage 1 of 4

Santiago de Compostela – Negreira

Your first steps towards the end of the world, with the city behind you.

Distance
20.4 km
Ascent
↑ 445 m
Descent
↓ 524 m
Walking time
≈ 6 h 15 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest
276 m
Weather in Negreira2 days and the sun

Forecast for the end of the stage · Open-Meteo

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Your legs are still fresh and your head is full. It’s the first day towards Fisterra, and you can feel it. You walk out of the city. Streets turn into paths and the traffic slowly fades away.

It’s a rolling day, with more descents than climbs. Nothing dramatic, but your knees will notice. Later you cross the medieval bridge of Ponte Maceira. Pausing for a moment is part of the experience. After a good six hours you arrive in Negreira, where a public albergue is waiting for you.

Take it easy, the road is long enough.

Tips for this stage

  • You descend more than you climb: take your time going downhill and spare your knees.
  • The medieval bridge of Ponte Maceira is well worth a break or a photo.
  • Negreira has a public albergue, a perfect place to end the first day.

Before you set off: where to sleep in Santiago de Compostela

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Where to sleep in Negreira

8 places

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