The Route of the Sun

The Route of the Sun

Since ancient times, people have followed the movement of the sun to the west, where "the sun goes round", as Homer wanted. According to Professor Manuel Rabanal, two words from different semantic fields were combined in Galician in 'vieira’ (scallop): on the one hand, "veneria", shell of Venus and, on the other, "vieiro", from via, path, way. In this word we appreciate the strength of the Way, which, in this journey to the End, takes us from Santiago de Compostela to the sea, to Muxía and Fisterra. Here are the stages that historical pilgrims have already travelled.

Santiago - Negreira

Santiago - Negreira

20.9 km stage of high difficulty and with an estimated travel time of 4 hours and 20 minutes. You leave the Praza do Obradoiro towards Rúa das Hortas and the oak grove of San Lourenzo. The landmarks that stand out are the town of Augapesada, with its bridge, the Mar de Ovellas hill with its views, the spectacular Ponte Maceira (in the picture) and the town of Negreira with its pazos and 2,000 inhabitants, the largest population on this stage. After passing the town and crossing the river, we arrive at the hostel.

Negreira - Olveiroa

Negreira - Olveiroa

This stage covers 37.3 km of medium difficulty with an estimated duration of 7 hours and 45 minutes. It crosses landscapes with native vegetation, but also cornfields, pines and eucalyptus trees. We will cross the Xallas region, with spectacular views of Mount Aro. We will see interesting granaries in Maroñas, the Romanesque church of Santa Mariña and, in Olveiroa, the captivating hórreos (stone granaries seen in the picture) and the beautiful hostel in a restored house.

Olveiroa - Muxía

Olveiroa - Muxía

We will walk 8 hours and 15 minutes, 32.7 km of high difficulty. In Hospital we turn right towards Dumbría and then pass through Ozón and Moraime, in the picture. Finally, Muxía and the Virxe da Barca.

Olveiroa - Corcubión

It takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 20.7 km of medium-high difficulty. In Hospital we turn left and, at the Cruceiro da Armada, we will see Cape Fisterra to then go down to Cee and Corcubión.

Corcubión - Fisterra

Corcubión - Fisterra

This is a 14.2 km stage of high difficulty, which take about 3 hours. We have a strong ascent to Campo de San Roque and then we pass through Estorde and Sardiñeiro before reaching Fisterra and going up to the lighthouse.

Fisterra - Muxía / Muxía - Fisterra

There are 7 hours and 15 minutes in which we walk 28.7 km of high difficulty. The Way always goes near the sea and we will see magnificent beaches open to the ocean. We can walk the route in both directions.

Albergues públicos

Monte do Gozo

Monte do Gozo

Santiago de Compostela
400 beds / 981 558 942
Olveiroa

Olveiroa

Olveiroa, Dumbría
40 beds / 658 045 242
Muxía

Muxía

Rúa Enfesto 12
32 beds / 981 742 118
Negreira

Negreira

Rúa Patrocinio s/n. Negreira
22 beds / 664 081 498
O Conco

O Conco

Dumbría
26 beds / 981 744 001
Fisterra

Fisterra

Rúa Real, 2.
28 beds / 981 740 781