After El Camino de Santiago

Old Apr 2nd, 2016, 05:09 PM
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After El Camino de Santiago

Dear Fodorites,

I plan to walk the Camino de Santiago in September for the first time. Since I will arrive and depart via Paris, I have built into my time to walk El Camino more days than I think I will need. Does any one have suggestions as to what might be a good day to spend two or even four days after the Walk?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2016, 06:47 PM
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Santiago is worth two days. You can visit the Costa de Morte or the walled city of Lugo.

I think Vueling flies form Santiago to Paris.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2016, 07:28 PM
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I spent 5 nights in Santiago with a day trip to A Coruna.
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Here is a terrific hotel in Santiago A Tafona do Peregrino.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2016, 08:21 PM
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Thank you for the help.
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Only spent 2 days in Santiago and one of them was spent on a bus tour to Muxxia and Finesterre. Really wished I had planned on at least one more day in Santiago.

It is a good idea to plan a few rest days here and there like in Burgos or Leon. Having a day to sight see is a plus. You also don't know if you will catch a cold, need to rest an injury, etc. so a cushion of days is important to have.
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Here is one of the better references for the Camino. And be sure to learn blister care.

http://www.csj.org.uk/

Buen Camino!
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This site is excellent too and really helped me out. There are also many, many FB pages one can utilize.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/


If you have the correct shoes/boots and socks you won't get blisters. I know I didn't. Wore my Meindl boots for about 400 km before I ever left for the Camino.
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Old Apr 4th, 2016, 07:10 AM
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Thanks everyone. Your advice is much appreciated!
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Old Apr 4th, 2016, 11:13 AM
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The Rias Baixes along tne coast outside of Santiago de Compostela are a wonderful place to explore.
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There are really nice areas in Galicia to spend a couple of days after reaching Santiago.

Rias Baixas is an option (if you are looking for good wine, nice beaches.. and it is the sunniest region in Galicia).

The Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) in the north would be a really good choice (they have the most popular seafood of Galicia there). There are lovely fishing villages there as Malpica, Laxe, Muxía, Finisterre... It is very easy to get there from Santiago (both in public transport or with a car).

If you are tired after the Camino, you can try the Thermal Spring Waters in Ourense, it is a popular spot in Galicia. Plus, the Ribeira Sacra region is very close (about 30 min by car from Ourense), the landscape there is stunning, and the regional wine is really appreciate. You can also try the boat trip along the Sil River Canyons.

Or you can just stay in Santiago and do day tour from there (there are regular guided day tours to Finisterre and Rías Baixas).

I know there is a company called Galiwonders (galiwonders.com) that organizes all these tours.
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*****Rias Baixas is an option (if you are looking for good wine, nice beaches.. and it is the sunniest region in Galicia). ----
PMSL
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You will discover really nice areas in Galicia to spend some days:

Main options are:
- Rias Baixas: perfect for sun and Albariño (white whine)
- Costa da Morte / Finisterre: northern of Santiago, best seafood, small fishermen towns
- Muxia - Finisterre tour: beautiful short way to do if you're too tired of walking, only 4 stages. More info: https://www.pilgrim.es/en/finisterre-muxia/
- A Coruña: big city, north of Santiago. Really beautiful aquarium with an underwater living room

Hope this helps!
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Samantha

You answered a posting that is over a year old. Either they are still lost on the Camino or have posted photos.

Are you involved in the company on your profile?
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Dearest Sam is spamming all the forums she can find.
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