Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way

Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included Upon arrival in Madrid, you need to get to the starting point in Sarria. Check options/times/prices for train. Travel options: www.rome2rio.com B = breakfast Train from Madrid to Sarria (recommended). Train: www.renfe.com D = dinner Arrive in Sarria, Spain Today is designed to allow arrival in Spain (usually via Madrid in the morning) and find your way to Sarria by train. Hostal dp Cristal www.dpcristal.com Stock up on cash, snacks or supplies today; tomorrow (Sunday) will find shops closed. Example train itinerary: Madrid Chamartin station to Sarria: Hotel: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. Depart 12.20 May 10 Sunday In Sarria
Enjoy a relaxing day of sightseeing in Sarria, including our group tour to the Monasterio de San Xulián de Samos—one of the oldest monasteries in the whole of the western world with one of the largest ground plans and cloisters in Spain—
before we begin our walk tomorrow. Included dinner together at a local bar in Samos or Sarria. 1 Train from Madrid to Sarria May 9 Saturday Typical double room 2 Samos Monastery Note: shops, banks, etc. are closed on Sunday. Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Arrive 18.32 6 h. 12 min.
Hostal dp Cristal is a 5 minute walk from the center of town, and 1.4 We’ll meet sometime this evening for orientation and dinner. km (17 minutes’ walk) from the train station (taxi option available). Included welcome dinner together at the hostal. Page 1 Hostal dp Cristal Hotel: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. D Hotel B
Hotel D Local bar Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 3 Walk Sarria to Portomarín
22.4 km (13.9 mi), easy B hiking, 300’ elevation gain, 300’ loss Albergue O Mirador www.omiradorportomarin.com B Hotel Today’s route is easy walking and is equally spread between quiet country roads and natural paths. We’ll gradually climb to Alto to Paramo, then dip down to the riverside town of Portomarín. Lovely albergue overlooking the river. May 11 Monday Typical shared “dorm” room Dinner on your own in Portomarín.
Albergue: bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared bathrooms. Typical shared bathroom 4 May 12 Tuesday Fresco at Vilar de Donas Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Walk Portomarín to Eirexe
17.1 km (10.6 mi), moderate B hiking, 1200’ elevation gain Today’s walk is a gradual uphill (over 15 km to the top) over varied terrain, including woodlands, to gain the ridge of Sierra Ligonde before going gently downhill to the small hamlet of Eirexe. Optional visit by taxi to Vilar de Donas, 14th Century church and ancient seat of the Knights of Santiago. Unique stone effigies and amazing frescoes. Included dinner together in the pensión/albergue bar. Page 2 Albergue de Eirexe OR Pensión Meson Eirexe <no website> Albergue: bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared bathrooms. Note: we may take the pensión instead, which is a combination of 2 single rooms with private or shared bath, 2 double rooms with private or shared bath, and one 4‐bunk room with private bath. B Albergue or local bar D Local bar Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 5 Walk Eirexe to O Coto
16 km (10 mi), easy B hiking, 200’ elevation loss Today we’ll walk over gently rolling hills, alternating between dirt tracks and quiet country roads to arrive at the tiny hamlet of O Coto. We’ll pass through the city of Palas de Rei around lunch time, where we can find banks, shops and a lively outdoor market. Included dinner together in the pensión or village bar. Pensión Die Zwei Deutschen <no website> B Local bar Pensión: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. May 13 Wednesday Lovely walking 6 May 14 Thursday Medieval bridge over Rio Furelos D Pensión or village bar Walk O Coto to Arzua
20 km (12.5 mi), easy B hiking, 370’ elevation loss Today we pass into the province of A Coruna, firmly in the seafood zone where octopus is the claim to fame. Our walk is over undulating hills and river valleys on quiet country roads or tracks. We’ll stop in Melide, where we may get our first taste of pulpo Galega, the renowned octopus that makes the region famous. Albergue Santiago Apostle www.alberguesantiagoapostol.co
m B Pensión or village bar Albergue: bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared gender‐specific bathrooms. Dinner on your own in Arzua. Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Page 3 Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 7 Walk Arzua to Arca O Pino
18 km (11.2 mi), easy B hiking, 150’ elevation loss and gain Albergue Edreira www.albergue‐
edreira.com/eng/index.html B Albergue May 15 Friday Constant ups and downs with eucalyptus groves providing plenty of shade. Dinner on your own in Arca O Pino. Pilgrim snacks on road Galician traffic jam 8 May 16 Saturday Way marker Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Walk Arca O Pino to Santiago de Compostela 20 km (12.5 mi), easy B hiking, 220’ elevation gain, 300’ loss The first part of our walk today takes us through tall stands of peaceful eucalyptus trees and several small villages to arrive at Monte de Gozo. We then head downhill into Santiago. The last 5 km of our walk are through the city, to arrive at the Cathedral and our celebration of the first part of a great walk!! Arrive at Cathedral, take photos; celebrate! Get Compostela certificates. Visit Cathedral and other sights on your own. Included special dinner together at a local bar in Santiago. Page 4 Albergue: Bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared gender‐specific bathrooms. Hospedería San Martín Pinario http://www.hsanmartinpinario.co
m/index.html Enjoy the unforgettable experience of staying in a 16th century monastery. Hotel: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. B Local bar D Local bar Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 9 In Santiago de Compostela
Pilgrim’s Mass 12:00 p.m. Visit museums, shops, sights etc. on your own. Cathedral rooftop tour (English tour—time TBD). Rest up for our long walk tomorrow! Dinner on your own in Santiago. Hospedería San Martín Pinario B Hotel Hotel: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. May 18 Sunday Remember: shops, banks, etc. are closed on Sunday (except tourist shops) The Cathedral in Santiago 10 May 18 Monday Looking back at Santiago Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Walk Santiago to Negreira
22.4 km (13.9 mi), moderate B hiking, 850’ elevation gain, 300’ loss Today is our longest day on the Santiago‐Finisterre section of the walk. Much of our path is through eucalyptus and pine forest with lots of shade. We have one long climb from our lunch spot to the top of Alto Mar do Avellas at 275 meters (~850’) before heading downhill and into Negreira. Included dinner together at a local bar in Negreira. Page 5 Albergue Turístico San José
www.alberguesanjose.com.es/
B Hotel Albergue: Bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared gender‐specific bathrooms. Sheets, blankets and towels provided. D Local bar Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 11 Walk Negreira to Santa Mariña
21.3 km (13.3 mi), easy B hiking, 960’ elevation gain, 150’ loss Albergue Casa Pepa <no website> B Local bar Today we walk on a combination of dirt track and asphalt road, again passing through delightful forest tracts. Included dinner together at the albergue in Santa Mariña.
Albergue: Bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared co‐
ed bathrooms. Walk Santa Mariña to Hospital, taxi to Cee
15.6 km (9.8 mi), easy B hiking, 320’ elevation gain, 350’ loss (option) Walk Santa Mariña to Cee 28 km (17.5 mi), steep descent (‐960’) into Cee A beautiful walk up and over the moors, with spectacular views and the possibility to walk among a field of windmills. For the option to continue the walk to Cee, additional moors and then a steep descent into Cee at the coast. Cee is a large city with banks, shops, etc. and a beautiful beach park. Dinner on your own in Cee. Albergue Moreira www.alberguemoreira.es B Albergue Albergue: Bunk beds in shared co‐ed “dorms” with shared co‐
ed bathrooms. May 19 Tuesday An horreo—a place to store corn 12 May 20 Wednesday Over the moors
Night lights of Cee Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Page 6 D Albergue Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 13 Walk Cee to Finisterre
13 km (8.1 mi), easy B hiking, 300’ elevation gain, 300’ loss Very easy, very short walk today from Cee to Finisterre through undulating hills and finally out onto the beach, from where we make our final approach into Finisterre. After checking into our albergue, we’ll walk another 3.5 km to the end of the Camino (marker 0.0 km) and the lighthouse at the end of the world. Dinner on your own in Finisterre. Albergue Do Mar http://alberguedomar.com/en/ B Local bar Albergue with private rooms: Double rooms only with private bath. In Finisterre
A free day to explore the beaches, pagan and druid ruins, and the town of Finisterre. We’ll meet up in the evening for a special dinner together. Stock up on needed items if you didn’t do that in Cee! Included dinner together at a local bar in Finisterre. Albergue Do Mar http://alberguedomar.com/en/ B Albergue Albergue with private rooms: Double rooms only with private bath. May 21 Thursday Beach approach to Finisterre 14 May 22 Friday The end of the Camino: marker 0.0 km Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Page 7 D Local bar Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date Activity (distances are approximate) Accommodation, Notes Meals Included 15 Walk Finisterre to Lires
14.4 km (9.0 mi), easy B hiking, 150’ elevation gain, 150’ loss The path to Muxia winds through forests and farm tracks with beautiful views along the coast. This stage is definitely the road less traveled—largely undiscovered and infrequently used. At about the halfway point, we dip down into the Lires estuary where we will enjoy a short visit to the beach for lunch (we can return after we’ve checked in to our pensión). Included dinner together at a local bar or our pensión in Lires. Casa Lourido www.casalourido.es B Albergue Pensión: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath, OR single (supplement applies) or double room in apartment with shared bath. Note: there may not be any single rooms in this pensión—singles may need to share with another person. Options for a group of our size are limited in this village. May 23 Saturday Ocean views Lires over the river Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Page 8 D Pensión Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way Sarria to Santiago, 115km, then Santiago to Finisterre and Muxia, 115km May 9‐25, 2014 (17 days, fit B or C hiker) Day Date 16 The lighthouse at Muxia Sanctuario de Virxe de Barca 17 Activity (distances are approximate) Walk Lires to Muxia.
15 km (9.4 mi), easy B hiking, 704’ elevation gain, 704’ loss Bus Muxia to Santiago. Our final day’s walk takes us along quiet roads and wooded Remember: paths, with a long but gentle climb towards the high point of shops, Monte Lourido, then drop down to walk along the beach and banks, etc. into Muxia. We’ll have plenty of time for lunch and a good are closed visit of Muxia, including a walk out to the lighthouse and a on Sunday visit to the Sanctuario de Virxe de Barca (Virgin of the Boat) before catching our bus back to Santiago. Depart Muxia by bus 6:45 pm. Arrive in Santiago 8:45 pm. Included early dinner in Muxia and queimada ceremony together in Santiago, or late dinner and queimada ceremony in Santiago. Depart for home or onward travel
May 25 Monday May 24 Sunday Accommodation, Notes Meals Included Hospedería San Martín Pinario B Pensión http://www.hsanmartinpinario.co
m/index.html Hotel: Single (supplement applies) or double room with private bath. We will need to pick up our backpacks in Muxia and take them with us on the bus back to Santiago. The bus station in Santiago is a 20‐minute walk from the city center—taxi option is available. B Hotel D Local bar Camino de Santiago—To the End of The Way Page 9 Itinerary (mod 10/27/2014) Camino de Santiago: To the End of The Way
AccommodationTypesandDescriptions
Albergues—7 nights Albergues are similar to hostels. They are comprised of one or more rooms of bunk beds. The rooms are shared by men and women (co‐ed). Our group may have a room to ourselves, or we may share rooms with other individuals and/or groups. Sometimes pillows/blankets/sheets/towels are provided. Albergues are the most common type of accommodation along the Camino, and great places to meet and interact with people from all over the world. If you can’t share a room with strangers, don’t sign up for this trip. Notice how the bunk beds have a top and a bottom bed. We all take our turns to occupy the top and bottom bunks. We alternate so each person gets a top bunk ½ of the time—no one is excused! Most bunk beds have ladders (but some don’t, so you may have to climb on the bed frame). If you can’t climb up to the top bunk, don’t sign up for this trip. There WILL be snoring (and other loud/rude noises) in the albergue. Sometimes it’s pretty loud. You need to bring earplugs. We can’t complain about it—there’s nothing we (or anyone else) can do about it. If you can’t deal with loud noises and snoring, don’t sign up for this trip. To The End Of The Way‐‐Accommodation Types And Descriptions.Docx Page 1 Albergues (continued) These are examples of typical shared bathrooms. Usually (but not always) the bathrooms are gender‐specific. We take turns with our showers in the evenings, and we are patient with others in the mornings when we are getting ready to depart. It is generally not a problem. If you can’t share a bathroom with others (including strangers and possibly opposite‐gender people), don’t sign up for this trip. This is typically how we do laundry in albergues—hand wash in sinks provided for that purpose and then dry on a clothesline somewhere. Many albergues have laundry machines or will do the laundry for you—it’s best to combine your things with others’ so as to make it cost‐effective. Hand laundry is free. Machine laundry is 5‐6€ per load wash & dry. To The End Of The Way‐‐Accommodation Types And Descriptions.Docx Page 2 Pensións—9 nights A Pensión is a small family‐run hotel or guest house. In pensións, we will have double‐occupancy rooms (a room with 2 people) or single‐occupancy rooms (with 1 person). Single occupancy rooms are subject to the single supplement (additional cost) described in the trip pricing. Rooms generally have private, en suite baths (although in some rare cases, rooms may share baths). In Europe (and in particular along the Camino) it is unusual to find a traditional “double” bed—most double rooms consist of two single beds, which are sometimes placed close together. Queen‐size or King‐size beds are extremely unlikely to be found in a pensión, and we should not count on it. Sometimes the rooms may seem a bit outdated, but they are always clean and well‐kept. Here are some examples of pensión rooms: This is a typical breakfast along the Camino. It consists of toasted bread with butter and jam, coffee or tea, and juice. If you have traveled in Europe you may be familiar with a larger breakfast or a breakfast buffet. This is uncommon along the Camino. If you want more than this for breakfast, you will need to buy it and bring it. To The End Of The Way‐‐Accommodation Types And Descriptions.Docx If you have any questions or concerns about any of the accommodations, or any aspect of the trip, please contact the trip leader before signing up. Remember: your deposit is non‐refundable! Page 3 Camino de Santiago‐‐To the End of The Way
Note: All accommodation is subject to change depending on availability. Leader will attempt to book accomodation as described.
Date
Day
Camino Frances
Place
Accommodation
Type
Sleeping
Bath
Meals included
9‐May
10‐May
Saturday
Sunday
Travel to Sarria
Sarria (Samos tour )
Hostal dp Cristal
Hostal dp Cristal
Hotel
Hotel
D/S rooms
D/S rooms
private en suite
private en suite
D
11‐May
Monday
Portomarin
Albergue O Mirador
Albergue
Bunk beds
shared communal
B
12‐May
Tuesday
Eirexe
Albergue de Eirexe
Albergue
Bunk beds
shared communal
B, D
13‐May
Wednesday
O Coto
Pension Die Zwei Deutschen
Pension
D/S rooms
private en suite
B, D
14‐May
Thursday
Arzua
Albergue Santiago Apostle
Albergue
Bunk beds
shared communal
B
Arca O Pino
Santiago
Santiago (mass & roof tour )
Albergue Edreira
Hospedería San Martín Pinario
Hospedería San Martín Pinario
Albergue
Hotel
Hotel
Bunk beds
D/S rooms
D/S rooms
shared communal
private en suite
private en suite
B
B, D
B
15‐May Friday
16‐May Saturday
17‐May Sunday
Camino Finisterre‐Muxia
B, D
18‐May
Monday
Negreira
Albergue San Jose
Albergue
Bunk beds
shared communal
B, D
19‐May
20‐May
Tuesday
Wednesday
Santa Marina
Hospital, taxi to Cee
Casa Pepa
Albergue Moreira
Bunk beds
Bunk beds
shared communal
shared communal
B, D
B
21‐May
Thursday
Finisterre
Albergue Do Mar
D rooms only
private en suite
B
22‐May
Friday
Finisterre (free day )
Albergue Do Mar
Albergue
Albergue
Albergue w/private rooms
Albergue w/private rooms
D rooms only
private en suite
B, D
23‐May
Saturday
Lires
Casa Lourido
Pension
D/S rooms
private en suite
B, D
24‐May
25‐May
Sunday
Monday
Muxia, bus to Santiago
Travel home or onward
Hospedería San Martín Pinario
Hotel
D/S rooms
private en suite
B, D
B
16 breakfasts
10 dinners
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