Stage 1: Santiago de Compostela-Negreira

Stage 1 of the Finisterre and Muxía Way, from Santiago de Compostela to Negreira, covers approximately 20 kilometers and marks the beginning of the extension to Finisterre. This initial stretch takes pilgrims through rolling green landscapes, providing a serene and reflective experience before continuing towards the Atlantic coast.

Towns through which the stage takes place

• Santiago de Compostela: Starting point from the majestic cathedral, where pilgrims begin their extension towards Finisterre.
• Augapesada: Small rural village that offers a quiet break along the way.
• Negreira: Final town of the stage, known for its cozy atmosphere and the central square that invites you to rest.

Monuments to see along the route

• Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: The imposing cathedral, the starting point, with its sacred architecture and unique spirituality.
• Church of Santa María de Augapesada: An architectural treasure in the village of Augapesada, with its Romanesque church.
• Cervantes Square in Negreira: A central space in Negreira that reflects local life, with its church and traditional architecture.

This initial stage of the Finisterre and Muxía Way provides pilgrims with a serene and culturally rich stretch before heading towards the Atlantic coasts and the final destinations of Finisterre and Muxía.