Dates: Cancelled for 2025
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Hi everyone, welcome to Camino Confidence and thank you so much for your interest in a Camino Confidence Slow Stroll from Santiago to Finsterre via Muxia.
This is a very unique route because it starts in Santiago, rather than finishing in Santiago and although you will not qualify for. the Santiago Compostela, you will be eligible to collect both your Muxia and Finisterre Compostelas. It has its challenges and offer a road less traveled but it is suitable for all ability levels and ages and with a very manageable 11kms/6 miles daily distances it is totally doable. The Camino Finisterre via Muxia is around 119kms long/ 74 miles and stretches from Santiago, through the stunning countryside of Galicia, vie Muxia and along of the incredible coastline of the Costa de Norte to the historical town of Finisterre. This camino was historically used by the ancient pilgrims to reach Finisterre or the end of the world as it is known where they would rejoice their rebirth and sit silently on the rocks at the lighthouse (km 0) watching the sunset and ritually burning their clothes (Burning clothes is no longer allowed). This route is overflowing with magical enclaves, legends of lost villages, witches forests and esoteric rites. As you stroll, you cannot fail to become totally emersed in the fascinating Galician culture its people and delicious traditional cuisine. Galicia is located in the far west of Spain and surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea it is an area famous for its landscapes of extensive green forests, green wooded valleys, wild beaches and lighthouses and of course fresh seafood.
Pilgrims walk the Camino for many different reasons be it to reconnect with the church, search for a spiritual experience, walk in someones memory, search for answers take time to reflect or simply for the fitness benefits. Whatever your reasons, it will definitely challenge you both physically and mentally. We have walked with women who have experienced the death of a loved one, a devastating divorce, loss of their roles due to children leaving home but also women looking for adventure, excited about discovering Spain and the Camino, determined to make the most of this exciting time of life.
Our groups of no more than 8 women come together from all over the world with one common goal to follow their dream to experience the Camino. Over 11 days, with an average daily walking distance a manageable 11km or 6 miles you will walk the lesser known Camino Finisterre all the while experiencing a roller coaster of emotions including: hilarity, happiness, joy, excitement, trepidation discomfort and even sadness but with the added support of a circle of like-minded women who will share these moments with you and encourage you to keep going.
We openly encourage you to enjoy every moment of your Camino, whether you walk with the other members of the group or choose to walk alone and meet up with the group in the evening. It is important to us that you walk your camino your way, see the camino through your own eyes, but all the while aware that your luggage is being transported, your accommodation is booked and there is a guide to help you.
Our guides will share wonderful stories with you about this Camino, its rich history and fascinating legends to help you to fully immerse yourself in this wonderful experience.
As Founder and Guide at Camino Confidence, I am so proud of the women in these groups. It gives my guides and I great pleasure to see them come together in the WhatsApp group, helping each other, booking activities together, often even arranging to travel together to and from the start and finish point. We observe as their confidence grows every day as they become a unit often becoming such good friends that many come back to walk with Camino Confidence time and time again. For a full itinerary please contact me Carol Alexander-Price by email.
What is a slow stroll?
Have you reached the stage where you appreciate a bit more comfort? Do you enjoy taking in the scenery? Are you happy to make lots of photos stops and let people pass you by? Or maybe you simply prefer to walk much shorter stages of around a daily average of 10kms at a much slower pace. If so, then a Camino Slow Stroller is perfect for you? Camino Slow Strollers are mindful, fully supported and guided walks along various stages and routes of the Camino de Santiago Your daily stages are kept to a short length with regular rest stops and optional rest days.
What is included
- 11 nights good standard accommodation chosen and checked by us.
- An experienced, insured, Spanish speaking guide living in and registered self-employed l in Spain
- Transportation of luggage along route (1 bag of no more than 18kgs)
- Help and advice from experienced pilgrims.
- Pilgrim Credentials (pilgrim passport) a pilgrim scallop shell and a Camino Confidence badge.
- An introductory group zoom call to meet the other walkers and discuss travel options.
- Two further preparation zoom meetings.
- A dedicated supportive WhatsApp group including myself, the guide and the other walkers. A safe place where we can chat, get to know each other and ask our questions.
- Several PDFs to help you with your camino preparation
What is not included
- Health or travel insurance which we recommend you purchase the booking your place.
- Travel to and from start and finish point
- Food drink and snacks
- Buses or taxi transfers along the route (unless included in the package)
- Services such as laundry, phone calls etc.
- Tips for Guides
Our Accommodation
As a rule, you will be accommodated in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The price based on eight people walking and two people sharing a room.
For More Information
For a complete itinerary please contact me Carol Alexander-Price by email contact@caminoconfidence.com or via the website.
