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”.
When walking the Camino you will see countless scallop shells, as this is the most iconic symbol associated with The Way. Painted on buildings, on official Camino signs, in store windows and on travelers’ backpacks, the simple shell becomes a friendly image that shows pilgrims they are on the right path. But how exactly did this symbol become so popular and representative of The Road of St. James?
