The Camino a Muxía is a quiet route with an open ending. You aren’t walking to a cathedral, but to the ocean. That makes it a good choice if you only have a few days, or if you’re not ready to stop walking after Santiago.
At first you follow the same route as pilgrims heading for Fisterra. At Hospital you turn right and head towards the coast via Dumbría. It’s rolling Galician countryside with woodland, meadows and small villages, and moderately demanding. The first day is the longest at around 23 kilometres, and the second is shorter. The closer you get to the sea, the wider the views become.
The end point is the sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca, right by the water. According to legend, Mary arrived here in a stone boat to encourage Saint James. In Muxía (on signs sometimes Mugía), collect the Muxiana with your stamped credencial. Ask at your albergue where you can do this.
May, June and September are the most pleasant months. From November to April it is cool and often rainy. Afterwards you can continue along the coast to Fisterra in one or two days. Or you can take the bus back to Santiago.