Finisterre and Muxia

I had a few days in Santiago before flying back to Alaska, which gave me time to explore this beautiful, historic city and take a day trip to Finisterre, Muxia, and the Costa da Morte. Finisterre translates as “end of the earth,” and many pilgrims continue their Camino the additional 90 km from Santiago to the coast. Instead of walking, I took a bus. 😊 The day I went was rainy and so foggy that I couldn’t see the ocean from the cliffs at Finisterre, but it was still pretty awesome to stand at the end of the trail and see the symbolic kilometer zero marker. The visibility was a little better in Muxia, and seeing the old church at the rocky shore through the fog was pretty special. We drove through some beautiful countryside and saw many picturesque villages and little fishing towns along the Costa da Morte, known for its dangerous seas and shipwrecks since ancient times. If I ever have the opportunity again, I would love to walk to Muxia and Finisterre.Read more