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Stage of the Camino

San Juan of Alcázar to Madridejos

From Alcázar de San Juan To Madridejos

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Destination

Madridejos

Distance

33.70 km

Duration

11.23 h

Difficulty

Baja

Descent

290 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

This stage marks the exciting encounter of the pilgrim with the Atlantic Ocean. The journey begins with a gentle ride across the meseta, but soon starts a long and spectacular descent to the coast. The climax is the descent from the Cruceiro da Armada, from where one gets the first and awe-inspiring views of Cape Finisterre and the vastness of the sea. It's a moment of great excitement. After the pronounced descent, the road arrives at the village of Cee, an important service center in the Costa da Morte, with its port and beach.
The stage from Olveiroa to Cee is one of the most awaited and exciting stages. It's the day when finally you see the sea. The path leaves Olveiroa and after passing through the bifurcation that allows access to Muxía, continues towards Finisterre. The first part is a pleasant stroll across the meseta. But the magical moment of the day arrives in the descent towards Cee. From a known point called Cruceiro da Armada, the pilgrim suddenly finds himself with an impressive panoramic view: Corcubión Bay, Cape Finisterre and the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to infinity. It's one of the most photographed and emotional moments on this route. From there, a very pronounced and technical descent begins that takes the walker from the meseta down to sea level. The descent is demanding for the knees. The path arrives in the village of Cee, the largest population center in Costa da Morte. With its port, hospital, and lively commercial life, Cee offers the pilgrim everything they need. The stage usually ends in the neighboring and more picturesque Corcubión, just a kilometer away.

Last updated: 18/08/2025

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