Where to go with 2 extra days, near Santiago.

[maruska89]

Hello, so my plans have slightly changed after completing the Coastal Portuguese and Finisterre/Muxia caminos on June 13. I now have 2 extra days in Santiago and was wondering where I should head to after already having spent 2 nights in SdC. I fly out of SdC so will have to return here. I was looking at A Coruna, but am just starting my search. Any info/ advice is much appreciated! Gracias.

 

[trecile]

A Coruña is an excellent choice. I spent three nights there after my second Camino and loved the Paseo Maritimo - a pedestrian walkway along the coast, the Tower of Hercules lighthouse, the lovely beaches, and the great tapas bars. And it's only 30 minutes from Santiago by train.

 

[maruska89]

A Coruña is an excellent choice. I spent three nights there after my second Camino and loved the Paseo Maritimo - a pedestrian walkway along the coast, the Tower of Hercules lighthouse, the lovely beaches, and the great tapas bars. And it's only 30 minutes from Santiago by train.

Thanks for that info Trecile... For some reason I was drawn to that town. Any favourite accommodation there?

 

[trecile]

Thanks for that info Trecile... For some reason I was drawn to that town. Any favourite accommodation there?

Not really, it was quite a while ago. I do remember that I stayed in two different places, though I can't remember why!

 

[VNwalking]

Second A Coruña. Lovely place.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Thanks for that info Trecile... For some reason I was drawn to that town. Any favourite accommodation there?

Yes, walk along the waterfront and enjoy the baby Pohutukawa trees, then visit the police station at https://maps.app.goo.gl/z3LjeHibxkYBU2Dk7 and see the grandmother tree planted during 1800s.

It is probably a bit early in the season but if you are lucky you may catch the tree in bloom.

Pōhutukawa

Pōhutukawa is New Zealand's Christmas tree, and holds a prominent place in Maori mythology.

www.doc.govt.nz

May all your Christmases come where the Pohutukawa are in bloom.

Maori tradition has it that when the Pōhutukawa flowers early it is going to be a long, hot Summer.

 

[maruska89]

Yes, walk along the waterfront and enjoy the baby Pohutukawa trees, then visit the police station at https://maps.app.goo.gl/z3LjeHibxkYBU2Dk7 and see the grandmother tree planted during 1800s.

It is probably a bit early in the season but if you are lucky you may catch the tree in bloom.

Pōhutukawa

Pōhutukawa is New Zealand's Christmas tree, and holds a prominent place in Maori mythology.

www.doc.govt.nz

May all your Christmases come where the Pohutukawa are in bloom.

Maori tradition has it that when the Pōhutukawa flowers early it is going to be a long, hot Summer.

Thank you. Wow, that is an amazing tree! I will definitely go see that.

 

[trecile]

You can also take a ride in this cool spherical glass funicular.

Elevador del Monte de San Pedro

This panoramic lift provides a futuristic ride up San Pedro Mountain.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

Hello, so my plans have slightly changed after completing the Coastal Portuguese and Finisterre/Muxia caminos on June 13. I now have 2 extra days in Santiago and was wondering where I should head to after already having spent 2 nights in SdC. I fly out of SdC so will have to return here. I was looking at A Coruna, but am just starting my search. Any info/ advice is much appreciated! Gracias.

A Coruña merits at least an overnight, and easy to get to.

 

[VNwalking]

Thank you. Wow, that is an amazing tree! I will definitely go see that.

There's a thread for that

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/for-kiwis-and-lovers-of-special-trees.72398/

 

[J Willhaus]

Another option is Lugo which is a walled city or if you prefer Camino vibes, Finesterre or Muxia.

 

[t2andreo]

Hello, so my plans have slightly changed after completing the Coastal Portuguese and Finisterre/Muxia caminos on June 13. I now have 2 extra days in Santiago and was wondering where I should head to after already having spent 2 nights in SdC. I fly out of SdC so will have to return here. I was looking at A Coruna, but am just starting my search. Any info/ advice is much appreciated! Gracias.

You could also take a bus out to Finisterre and or Muxia. Both are worth an overnighter.

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[maruska89]

A Coruña merits at least an overnight, and easy to get to.

Thanks,,, I will spend a night there as I'm definitely thinking this is where I'll go.

 

[maruska89]

Another option is Lugo which is a walled city or if you prefer Camino vibes, Finesterre or Muxia.

thank you... we will have already walked and stayed at Finisterre and Muxia.

 

[maruska89]

You could also take a bus out to Finisterre and or Muxia. Both are worth an overnighter.

Hope this helps.

Tom

Thanks Tom. We will be walking to Finisterre and Muxia after reaching Santiago, but if not that would be my pick too.

 

[SteveSherry]

Hello, so my plans have slightly changed after completing the Coastal Portuguese and Finisterre/Muxia caminos on June 13. I now have 2 extra days in Santiago and was wondering where I should head to after already having spent 2 nights in SdC. I fly out of SdC so will have to return here. I was looking at A Coruna, but am just starting my search. Any info/ advice is much appreciated! Gracias.

A Coruña is a great option. It’s a pleasant train ride from Santiago and has a lovely coastline, and many interesting things to do. I had to cancel a walk to Muxia in 2018 because my son got a knee strain and he suggested we go.

 

[CarolR]

You could go to Lugo if you have not already been ? Or Pontevedra ?

 

[David Tallan]

You could also take a bus out to Finisterre and or Muxia. Both are worth an overnighter.

Hope this helps.

Tom

OP could, but had mentioned in the post you responded to that they had walked there. If they were going to spend extra time there, that would have been the time to do so.

I am really intrigued by the lighthouse in A Coruña, the oldest known extant Roman lighthouse, in consistent use since the 2nd century.

 

[maruska89]

OP could, but had mentioned in the post you responded to that they had walked there. If they were going to spend extra time there, that would have been the time to do so.

I am really intrigued by the lighthouse in A Coruña, the oldest known extant Roman lighthouse, in consistent use since the 2nd century.

That is fascinating... I'll be sure to check it out!

 

[maruska89]

You could go to Lugo if you have not already been ? Or Pontevedra ?

Thank you. I visited Lugo several years ago when we were in Portomarin on the Frances. My friend had vision issues and we were advised to go to the hospital in Lugo, so off we went. We didn't get to sightsee though but I'm planning on another Frances camino down the road and I'll be sure to see Lugo that time.