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from 20/06 to 30/06/2026

A truly magnificent hiking route that connects Malpica to Finisterre. The Camiño do Faros runs along the ocean coast of Galicia and is a route that features the sea, the powerful Ocean that is impetuous and boiling here as well as the local climate. We will have the opportunity to see many lighthouses and the main points of interest of the Costa da Morte. The route also passes through the magnificent town of Muxia famous for the sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca (Virgin of the Boat). You walk among many different landscapes, always with the sea at your side heading west. Lighthouses, beaches, dunes, rivers, cliffs, forests, estuaries with a large number of birds, granite seas, dolomitic rocks, seaside villages, viewpoints of the sea that widen in all possible ways, sunsets ... a hiking route that ends in Finisterre in another mythical place, linked to the Camino de Santiago and that will seal the end of an incredible adventure.

DAILY PROGRAM

20 JUNE: ARRIVAL AT La Coruña – traNsfer To Ponteceso

Meeting with the guide at Malpensa airport (or other city) and departure for La Coruna. In the late afternoon arrival in the village of Ponteceso. After settling into our rooms, dinner all together. We will stay in this village for two nights and from here, our adventure will begin.

21 june: Malpica – Faro de Punta Nariga

This first stage includes all the characteristics of the route: small ports, heather and gorse moors, and rock formations. During our hike we will pass under the Punta Nariga Lighthouse, built by the Spanish architect César Portela, an imposing lighthouse on this incredible coast. In the morning we will move to Malpica, a small town overlooking the sea, to begin the stage. At the end of the day we return to our hotel with a private transfer. Dinner at a local restaurant.
22km, 6-7h walking time. Height difference up/down +- 590m

22 june: Niñons – Corme

The stage begins at Niñóns beach, following the coast to Puerto de Santa Mariña. From Abarda beach, a path leads to the village of Aldea de Roncudo, and then descends from the wind farms to the Roncudo lighthouse. After a stop at the lighthouse, we will reach the village of Corme. From there, with a transfer, we will arrive at the village of Laxe. Dinner and overnight stay.
18 km, 5-6h walking time. Height difference up/down +-680m

23 june: Ponteceso – Laxe

Our route begins in Ponteceso, along an estuary of the river Rías that is home to numerous species of birds, and where an old river carpentry is still in operation. After a coffee break, we come across some wonderful beaches, where we will stop to admire small waterfalls that pour onto these heavenly beaches and mills overlooking the sea. At the end of the stage, we will find the magnificent beach of Laxe, we will spend the night in the village in our accommodation.
20km, 6h walking time. Height difference up/down +-660m

24 june: Laxe – Arou

From Laxe, along the Insúa road, we reach the Lighthouse, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ría de Corme and Laxe fjord, and the entire stretch that separates Camelle from Arou, among boulders of extraordinary shapes and colors. We will spend the night in Camariñas, where we will stay for two nights, in a small family-run hotel.
18 km. 5h walking time. Height difference up/down +- 260m

25 june: Arou – Faro di Vilan

This stretch offers smooth beaches and unique landscapes. On Monte Pedroso stands the Vilán Lighthouse, the protagonist of the day, on a stretch of rugged coast full of history. We will take a transfer to return to our hotel in Camariñas. Dinner and overnight stay.
18 km. 5h walking time. Height difference up/down +-327m

26 june: Camariñas (Ponte do Porto) – Muxia

This long stage of the Camiño do Faros is essential for the beauty of nature and the mysticism it expresses. Galicia, one of the most pagan and Catholic regions of Spain, has one of its spiritual epicenters here: the Virxe da Barca, one of the most important churches in Christianity. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Muxía.
18 km. 6h walking time. Height difference up/down +-480m

27 june: Muxia – Faro Touriñan

This penultimate stage is characterized by continuous climbs and descents. Crossing beaches, villages and hills, we will arrive at the Touriñán Lighthouse, the westernmost point of the Camiño dos Faros. From there, the viewpoint leads to a small road that leads to the town of Talón, and then to Playa de Nemiña. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Muxía.
20 km. 7h walking time. Height difference up/down +-800m

28 june: Praia do Rostro – Cap de Finisterre

The last stage offers the possibility of crossing two kilometers of coast on the beach, admiring the cliffs formed by Punta do Rostro and Punta do Castelo, with the remains of the Castro de Castromiñán. Finally, we will arrive in Finisterre, not only the end of our route started in Malpica, but also the symbol of lighthouses and pilgrims with its shells coming from the Camino de Santiago! We will spend the night in Finisterre.
20 km. 6-7h walking time. Height difference up/down+-790m

29 june: Finisterre – Santiago compostela

Today we dedicate ourselves to relaxation and perhaps to enjoying some beautiful beaches near the town. We abandon ourselves to the rhythm of a town where the soul of fishing and its fishermen is still important for the economy of this town. For those who wish, there is the possibility of walking along the long beaches of this region! Overnight stay in Finisterre.

30 june: Santiago – La Coruña

Early in the morning we take a bus to Santiago. A day to spend visiting the most important city in Galicia, and crowning this trek in an unforgettable way after our adventure along and under the Lighthouses by the sea.

In the late afternoon we get to the airport where we take our last night flight back to Milan. End of tour.

Note: Please be advised that depending on the group’s abilities and weather conditions, some stages may be modified. We recommend arriving physically prepared for this long trek, which is not suitable for beginners or people who are out of shape.

Trekking guide: Federica Amaducci

TRIP INFO & DETAILS

difficUltY LEVEL:

Challenging. Very good physical condition, endurance and training to walk long distances are required.
Not suitable for beginners or occasional walkers.
Long stages, however we will have in our favor the long hours of sunlight until late evening to be able to distribute the hours of walking and breaks well during the day.
You walk on average 6-8 hours a day, covering 20 to 22km. Continuous ups and downs with cumulative differences in altitude of 600-800m per day.

group size:

Max. 12-14 participants.

path description:

You walk on marked paths, mostly on dirt, rocky sections and sometimes on sand. Occasionally short stretches of asphalt.

required hiking gear:

Trekking boots with profiled soles, preferably ankle-high. Small backpack 15-25 lt, suitable clothing with hiking pants (NO JEANS!) and technical t-shirts, they must be able to dry quickly.
Also a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottles or camel-bag (at least 1.5 liters), beach towel, swimsuit, spare t-shirt, k-way or light rain/wind jacket.
Note: luggage transport included for each stage, we always walk our stages with a light backpack.

Climate:

Relatively warm days, with highs around +22-24°C. Possibility of wind and rain, even in the height of summer (variable and unpredictable Atlantic climate). Bring some warm clothing (fleece or long-sleeved sweater, light windbreaker). Don’t forget a k-way or poncho, waterproof backpack cover.

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