Sarria is a great starting point as it is a large town and has everything you need to set out on your journey. This route will take you 70 miles (115 km) along the French route in the Galician region, through green landscapes and lush forests to Santiago during a five-day walk. It is a great route to become acquainted with the Camino. This trip makes you eligible to obtain your Compostela certificate when you arrive in Santiago.
Many times, after walking the Camino, travelers don’t want their experience to end. They can also feel overwhelmed with the crowds and people in Santiago and they long for the quiet trail of the Camino.
One way to extend the trip and have a reflective experience is by taking a day trip to Finisterre, translated as “The End of the Earth”.
We always get a lot of questions about using American phones in Spain and on the Camino. It’s well known that American telecoms charge exorbitant prices for using your phone with a domestic plan overseas and it can be a shock when you return home and see the bill. There are a few options to handle this to make sure you have coverage but aren’t charged an arm and a leg.
