Stage of the Camino
Santiago de Compostela to Negreira
From Santiago de Compostela To Negreira
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Destination
Distance
21.00 km
Duration
3.50 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
140 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This 21-kilometer stage marks the beginning of the epilogue of the Camino for many pilgrims. Leaving the Praza do Obradoiro, the route moves away from Santiago and enters rural Galicia. The profile is undulating, with a continuous rise and fall through forests of oaks and eucalyptus. The most notable point is the passage over Ponte Maceira, a spectacular medieval bridge over the Tambre River, with a set of mills and a waterfall that make it one of the most photographed places. The final day ends in the village of Negreira, an important service center with an urban palace and lively atmosphere, ideal for the first night on the camino towards the end of the world.
Leaving Santiago to reach Finisterre is a unique experience. The pilgrim, instead of arriving, goes on, initiating a symbolic journey towards the ocean, the end of the old world. This first stage of 21 km leaves the Galician capital to immerse himself in a rural landscape of great beauty.
The departure from the city is an urban walk that allows for one last look at the Cathedral. Soon, the asphalt gives way to dirt tracks that wind through gentle hills, oak and eucalyptus forests. The profile is constant scrambling, with no major difficulties but requiring a steady pace.
The highlight of the day is undoubtedly arriving at Ponte Maceira. This small nucleus is of extraordinary beauty. An imposing medieval five-arch bridge crosses the Tambre River, alongside a dam, a waterfall, and a set of watermills and a pazo. The place seems straight out of a story and is an obligatory stop for all pilgrims.
After Ponte Maceira, the path faces a final uphill climb before arriving in Negreira. This village, capital of the concello, is an important center of services, with a large range of hostels and restaurants. Its Pazo do Cotón, with its arches over the main street, and lively atmosphere, make it a perfect end to the stage.
The departure from the city is an urban walk that allows for one last look at the Cathedral. Soon, the asphalt gives way to dirt tracks that wind through gentle hills, oak and eucalyptus forests. The profile is constant scrambling, with no major difficulties but requiring a steady pace.
The highlight of the day is undoubtedly arriving at Ponte Maceira. This small nucleus is of extraordinary beauty. An imposing medieval five-arch bridge crosses the Tambre River, alongside a dam, a waterfall, and a set of watermills and a pazo. The place seems straight out of a story and is an obligatory stop for all pilgrims.
After Ponte Maceira, the path faces a final uphill climb before arriving in Negreira. This village, capital of the concello, is an important center of services, with a large range of hostels and restaurants. Its Pazo do Cotón, with its arches over the main street, and lively atmosphere, make it a perfect end to the stage.
Last updated: 14/08/2025
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Apartamento turístico Camiño a Fisterra
Casa de la Pradera
Moderno apartamento en el Camino de Fisterra
Pensión La Parada del camino
Residencia a baña
Casa SanAndo (Treat & ReTreat Center) Medicina Integrativa Dra Caetana Varela-Hall
Piso Turistico Fin da Terra
Albergue Cotón (Negreira)
Albergue Anjana
Convento de San Francisco do Val de Deus
Hotel Costa Vella
Hotel Rua Villar
Hotel Spa A Quinta Da Auga Relais & Châteaux
Pensión Albergue de Logrosa. Reservas sólo por mail
Albergue Rectoral San Mamede da Pena
Gran Hotel Los Abetos
Hostal Real de Santiago de Compostela
Hotel NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
Area De Servicio De Autocaravanas
Hostel Santiago
Hotel Santa Clara
Mouritz Rooms
Piso Bonito con vistas
Albergue Alecrín (Negreira)
Hotel Eurostars San Lázaro
Hotel Gelmírez
Hotel OCA Porta do Caminho
Albergue Seminario Menor
Hotel Eurostars Araguaney
Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá
Negreira Public Pilgrims Hostel
Hotel Exe Peregrino
A Tafona Do Peregrino
Albergue San José
Hotel Ciudad de Compostela
Hotel Montenegro Compostela
Hotel Windsor
Nest Style Santiago
Albergue Bergando
Hostal La Mezquita
Hotel Millán
A Casa de Foratoxo
Camiño Vello
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