Santiago de Compostela walking towards Finisterre
Here's a clear description of how to leave **Santiago de Compostela walking towards Finisterre** along the **Camino de Santiago a Finisterre (Camino Fisterra-Muxía)**. This route starts right in the historic center of Santiago.
### 📍 **Starting Point: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral**
1. Depart from **Praza do Obradoiro**, in front of the cathedral.
2. Head towards **Rúa das Hortas**, descending west (there are signs for the Camino a Finisterre from here).
3. Continue along **Rúa do Cruceiro do Gaio**, a small hill.
4. Continue along **Rúa da Poza de Bar**, crossing the train tracks over a pedestrian bridge.
5. Enter the **San Lorenzo** area.
### 🚶♂️ Signage:
- From the start, there are **yellow arrows** and **stone cairns** indicating the direction to Finisterre.
- You will also see signs with the **scallop** symbol and the word "Fisterra".
### 🏞️ First villages after leaving Santiago:
1. **Sarela de Abaixo**
2. **San Martiño Pinario**
3. **Carballal**
4. **Alto do Vento** (natural viewpoint with views of Santiago)
5. **Negreira** (typical first stage of the Camino)
