7 Nights Finisterre Camino - Total Sun Eclipse and Finisterre's Sunset

7 Nights En suite hotel accommodation

Breakfast every day and first 5 evening dinners

The Camino Finisterre to Santiago [Reverse] or Camino de Fisterra is a unique route traditionally starting in Santiago. However, in this route we have the option to start in Finisterre, believed to be the ‘Edge of the World’, and finishing up in Santiago de Compostela. This trail takes pilgrims east from the stunning Atlantic coast of Galicia. What makes this route particularly impressive is the prominent role played by the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Galician coastline. Four years ago the Cathedral of Santiago made the reverse route official which allow us to obtein the Pilgrim Certificate (Compostela)

This Camino route pre-dates Christianity, as pagans would head to mythical Cape Fisterra on the Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), where they believed the sun died and the worlds of the dead and the living became closer. Prayers would be said, and offerings would be made to please the gods. It was a place rich in pagan rites, myth,s and legends. Fisterra is also believed to be the location of Ara Solis, a magical place and altar dedicated to the dying sun.

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026,  and Finisterre will be one of the best places in the world to view it. To celebrate this event, we have customized our popular Finisterre Route so that our clients can enjoy the solar eclipse and, later,  the famous sunset  from a boat.

We will depart from the port of Finisterre at 19:30. The totality phase will begin around 20:28-20:30 p.m. and it will last just under two minutes. Once the sun rises again after the total eclipse, we will continue sailing, enjoying wine and tapas, until we reach Cape Finisterre, where we can admire the famous sunset from the ocean at 21:44 p.m.

Highlights

• Experiencing the unique opportunity to witness two of nature´s most spectacular phenomena from the ocean:  a Total Solar Eclipse and the famous Finisterre´s Sunset
• Walking through the beautiful and unspoilt Galician landscape
• Encountering wonderful historical sites such as the medieval bridge in Ponte Maceira or the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria das Areas in Finisterre
• Sampling some of Spain’s tastiest seafood dishes

About CaminoByTheWay

• We have led groups comprising people of all ages, from adolescence up to late seventies. So far everyone who has ever walked the Camino with us has arrived safely in Santiago de Compostela. We are very proud of that fact.
• While initially a walk of over 20km may seem daunting, it is important to remember that nobody is expected to complete a day's walk in one go. We split our walks into two carefully selected breaks, where people can relax, grab a tea or coffee, or catch up with the rest of the group. For longer distances, we incorporate a third stop for lunch into our stage. It is worth noting that it is common to have a stage completed by lunchtime, thus giving pilgrims an opportunity to explore the town in which they are staying that evening.
• Our record. We have many years' experience of guiding walking groups of all sizes along the Camino and other hiking trails. These include national charities such as the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Irish Hospice Foundation and Diabetes Ireland, as well as diocesan groups, hillwalking clubs and schools such as St Angela’s College, Cork.
• Our guiding method. Our system is simple, efficient and designed to make sure everyone is monitored and escorted safely along the correct path. There is always a guide in front of the group and another at the back. We are in constant contact with each other to assess the group's progress, energy levels and general well-being.
• In the event of a walker getting into difficulty, we have a strict safety response protocol designed to ensure that the person in question is treated quickly and correctly. Rest assured that professional medical attention is never far away on the Camino.
• Camino guides also take care of all post-walking logistics such as coordinating hotel check-ins, assisting at evening meals, etc.
• After breakfast, we have a clinic to treat the most common ailment to befall a Camino pilgrim-namely, blisters. Having guided groups for many years, we are well used to attending to these and other minor walking-related injuries such as cramps or soreness.
• In addition to navigation and safety concerns, we are responsible for creating a sense of solidarity and generosity among a group—in keeping not only with the true spirit of the Camino de Santiago, but also with the philosophy of our company.
• CaminoByTheWay operates in partnership with Barter's Travelnet, 92 Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland

Notes about bookings: Once you have decided to travel, it is then time to book your flights. Once your flights are secured, we will book all the services provided in your Camino package. A deposit of €150 per person is required to confirm booking. Balance of payment is due ten weeks before date of departure

Following cancellation fees apply:

Period before Departure                         Cancellation Fee Per Person

120-70 days                                              Loss of Deposit

69-45 days                                                50% of total cost

44-31 days                                                 75% of total cost

30 days or less and after departure         100% of total cost

In this case, the deadline for cancellation would be 120 days before departure (no cancellation fee). If cancellation falls within 120 days before departure, I'm afraid you would lose the €150 deposit