The journey consists of two different routes:  Santiago - Fisterra, 82Km long ; and the complementary route: Fisterra - Muxía, about 22Km. Apart from this, those who are very keen on walking can complete the whole journey in three stages;  (an average of 26Km daily). As the asphalt abounds (especially between Vidan and Hospital) cyclists will find it easy to complete the journey without any problems. Horse riders can also complete the journey easily as many regions which will have to be passed are of ranching characteristics (A Barcala, Xallas).There are also stables to protect the horses whenever required.

 The ASSOCIATION and the autonomous government  of Galicia (Xunta) have properly signposted the proposed routes, either by taking the historical route or deciding to take alternative routes along  pathways. Among the most dangerous roads are: The Barca straight (Negreira), at the exit of Ponteolveira, Olveiroa  turning, (Dumbria) and the kilometre which separates Estorde de Sardiñeiro (Cee - Fisterra). To each of these routes we are considering the best one to take.

 The text which we offer is a descriptive itinerary guide, together with a map. Those who wish to follow the topographic map will need the following references: 99-IV (Santiago), 94IV -III (Negreira), 94 - I (A Braña), 93 - II (Mazaricos), 93 - I (Brens), 92 - IV (Fisterra), 67 - IV (Touriñan) and 67 - II (Muxia). A practical pilgrimage guide will shortly be published by the association.

 At the end of the booklet we will also publish a practical guide  offering cheap and practical accommodation and best places where to eat. Unfortunately the route does not count with a stable net of hostals, the only being in Fisterra, and another  under construction in Negreira. The worst place in finding accomodation is halfway between Negreira – Cee, practically lacking of inhabitants. If there is no other solution, it is always better to ask in bars for the possibility of an extra bed or carry on towards Pino de Val (Km65) or Picota (3Km).

 The route goes through four well known regions, (A Maia, A Barcala, Xallas and Fisterra) and nine town councils, (Santiago, Ames, Negreira, Mazaricos, Dumbria, Cee, Corcubion, Fisterra and Muxia) nearly all of them situated at the end of the route. Pontemaceira and Corcubion are both of  historic artistic importance.

 Among natural areas of interest we can find Veiga Do Sarela (Compostela), the River Tambre, Xallas and Castro, the Lires estuary, Cape Fisterra and all the other areas within the Costa da Morte and between Fisterra and Muxia. The best panoramic views can be seen from Sarela de Baixo, Mount Aro, Mount Armada, and at the litoral region between Fisterra and Muxia. You can also visit the medieval temples in Porter (taking the turning at Pontemaceira), Gonte (turning at Zas), Santa Mariña (Maroñas), Corcubión, Fisterra, Frixe, Morquintián, and Muxia. Interesting and beautiful arquitecture is found in Portela, Ventosa, Augapesada, Olveiroa, Sardiñeiro and Lires. Those wishing  for a swim can find beaches and sandy areas in, Estorde (Cee), Langosteira, The Fora and  O Rotro Sea (Fisterra), Lires – Nemiña and Lourido (Muxia). Fishing ports are found in Corcubión, Sardiñeiro, Fisterra and Muxia, (the last two having a fish market). Significant bridges are found in Augapesada, Pontemaceira (one of the routes emblem), Negreira and Ponteolveira. Elegant granite pazos, or manor houses can be found in Pontemaceira, Chancela, Negreira and Cee. 
 Finally, let us remind you of the chapels of Santa Lucia, (turnning at Olveiroa), Nosa Señora Das Neves, San Pedro Mártir (Cée) and the Barca Sanctuary in Muxia.