Hiking in Cee

4th of 5 stages from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Finisterra with the lighthouse at the "end of the world" Part 208 of my Camino from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela and continuing to Cape Finisterra My adjacent route: previous: Camino del Norte (

5th of 5 stages from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Finisterre with the lighthouse at the "End of the World" Part 209 of my Camino de Santiago from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to Cape Finisterre My adjacent route: previous: Camino del Norte ( ... END OF THE ROAD!

This pilgrimage on the Via de la Plata already begins at the southernmost point of the Spanish mainland: in Tarifa. Through Andalusia to Seville, through Extremadura via Merida to Salamanca, and from Zamora through the mountains of Galicia via Ourense, this hiking trip follows pilgrimage paths to Santiago de Compostela and further to Fisterra. A magnificent hike through diverse landscapes of Spain!

5 stages on the Camino a Fisterra from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Finisterre with the lighthouse at the "End of the World" Parts 205 to 209 of my Way of St. James from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to Cape Finisterre My adjacent route: before: Camino del Norte (

The final stage of the hike was the highlight, offering stunning scenery, wildlife and flora.

Departure: Muxia m. 24 / Places: Muxia m. 24, Lires m. 18, Fisterra m. 10

GR65-72- CEE---> Fisterra +A/R Cap Finisterre September 21, 2020 at 07:3272nd stage of the Saint James Way of Compostela

In this last stage of the Fisterra Way, you’ll walk the shortest section, balancing out the effort of the previous day. Leaving Cee along the coastline, you’ll pass through the historic neighbouring town of Corcubión. From there, the Camino heads inland to overcome a slope but quickly returns to the shore, which it follows without interruption from Estorde to Fisterra. What remains is a succession of rugged stretches and beaches, with the Ría de Corcubión — known here as the Mar de Dentro — always on your left. One of the highlights, especially on a hot day, is taking a dip at Langosteira Beach, arriving in Fisterra feeling refreshed, as the town sits right at the end of it. From there, only three kilometres remain uphill along the road to the famous lighthouse — though it’s best to rest first. Tip: the perfect time to climb, if the day is not completely overcast, is late afternoon, to witness the spectacle of the last ray of sun visible in Europe. In ancient times, people from across the continent who worshipped the sun made pilgrimages here — and thousands still do so today.

Final stage of the Lighthouse Way, leading to the eternal Cape Fisterra. Beaches and cliffs unfold one after another, highlighting landmarks such as the imposing Playa de Rostro, Cabo da Nave, and Mar de Fóra beach, before beginning the final ascent to Monte Facho—a last effort before reaching the iconic Fisterra lighthouse. Here, lighthouse walkers mingle with pilgrims arriving from Compostela, and watching the sun sink into the Ocean becomes the perfect finale to this magnificent route of nearly 200 kilometers.

The stage begins by leaving the village of Olveiroa and making a gentle climb to Hospital, where the Camino splits. One path continues towards Muxía, while the other leads directly to Cee — the one you should take to follow this direct route to Fisterra. From there, a long descent begins towards Cee, a seafaring town that opens onto the so-called Corcubión Inlet and is currently the largest settlement in the area.