The Lighthouse Way – Camino Dos Faros Walking Holidays
Discover the many faces of Galicia as wild and exhilarating features of the landscape reveal themselves to you with each footstep. With pristine beaches, dramatic cliff paths and the promise of a traditional Galician dish waiting for you after your exertions, the Lighthouse Way is a fantastic introduction to a truly unique region.
7 to 10 nights
55 to 87 mls (km)
Northern Spain
Moderate to Challenging
Apr to Oct
£615
Explore the untamed beauty of the Galician coastline
One of Europe’s most magnificent unspoilt coastlines
Experience spectacular wild capes and rugged scenery
Incredible vantage points over the Atlantic
Experience Galicia’s vibrant gastronomic scene
Journey to Finisterre, the “end of the world”
Discover the distinctive lighthouses of the Costa del Morte
Also known as the ‘Camiño dos Faros’, this walk around the coast of Galicia in Northern Spain connects the distinctive lighthouses of the Costa del Morte, a route that combines green, rolling hills with the coursing Atlantic at your side to the West. The region takes its name from an ancient Celtic people, and evidence of those origins can be felt in Galicia’s landscape, independent culture and the Iron Age fortifications found among its cliffs, hills and mountains. These are just some of the many features of Galicia that make it so particular to Spain, with its lush green hilltops, mountains and a rugged coastline that rises and falls with the sloping clifftops. Being located on the Atlantic, Galicia experiences a milder climate than continental Spain, with an Oceanic climate through winter and a much dryer climate over the summer.
Your path begins with a route over the cliffs past the Sisargas archipelago, Beo beach and the chapel of St.Adrián. Here, the route takes you over the hills surrounding the shoreline, past windmills to the first lighthouse at Punta Nariga. The footpath then leads over the sweeping stretch of sands at Niñons on a circular walk from Barizo. From here, your route diverts inland up and over the rolling hillside before bringing you out to Roncudo Cape and its lighthouse. Follow the sandy trail into Ponreceso, wherefrom your accommodation in Laxe, the path takes you over Traba beach towards Camelle harbour. The tour then leads you on a mountainous route from the village of Arou, past small beaches and then on a circular route round Mourin, where you’ll see the Cabo Vilán lighthouse. From Ponte de Cereixo, walk along Lago beach as you enter the village of Muxia en-route to the westernmost lighthouse of this walk at Cabo Touriñan. The route finishes in Finisterre with a coastal walk around the Cabo Finisterre.
Across your journey you’ll return each night to one of our hand-picked rural retreats, typically small rustic B&Bs, some of which have been converted from old farmhouses or hotels near the sea, great bases for exploring the wider, local area. Galician accommodation is often quite simple in design, but comfortable and traditionally styled. You can expect all modern amenities, as well as warm welcome on arrival in a region well-known for its hospitality. Accommodation can range from near access to shops, bars and restaurants to much quieter places set out in the countryside. This route’s proximity to the sea, as well as Galicia’s reputation for fine, local produce means that you can expect traditional seafood dishes on the menu either at your accommodation or a recommended restaurant nearby.
Our The Lighthouse Way – Camino Dos Faros Itineraries
Personal transfers where indicated in the itinerary
Taxi transfer from Mourin to Vimianzo bus stop (SPA-LHW2)
Walk Pack, to include Road Book (route notes/mapping) including directions to your accommodation and destination information.
Access to a Travel App
Not Included
Packed lunches (own arrangements)
Evening meals where not indicated above.
Travel to Carballo and from Finisterre (SPA-LHW1) / Vimianzo (SPA-LHW2)
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our The Lighthouse Way – Camino Dos Faros holidays are available to walk April to October.
You are responsible for booking your travel to your accommodation in Carballo and from your accommodation in Mourin (SPA-LHW2 (or Vimianzo if returning by bus)) / Finisterre (SPA-LHW1).
Monday-Friday, both from A Coruña and from the airport, buses run from 7.15 am to 9.45 pm every half hour. On Saturdays they leave from A Coruña every hour from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm, and from the airport from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm also every hour. On Sundays and bank-holidays they leave every hour, from A Coruña from 8.30 am to 10.30 pm, and from the airport from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm.
We can arrange taxi transfers for either airport if required.
We can organise additional nights/rest days, as well as transport options. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you with your specific requirements. Call one of our helpful team on +44 (0)1291 689774 or e-mail us here.
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What Happens Next?
We will check your details and come back to you within two working days with a personalised estimate based on your requirements. We will then formally request a deposit of £150 per person (£100 per person for a single centre break) and book all your arrangements - find out about our full booking process here.
Please note this does not constitute a booking confirmation, we kindly ask you to refrain from booking any travel until we have confirmed all your arrangements.
Still Have Questions?
If you are still unsure on any of your requirements, please do enquire with us first and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you with any queries you have.
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