Finisterre derives from Finisterrae in Latin which means "Land's End", and it had been, indeed, the end of the world for many centuries until Columbus altered things. I read in the Confraternity of Saint James’ website http://www.csj.org.uk/ that there are various explanations as to how Finisterre became a continuation of the pilgrimage, one such is that is was based on a pre-Christian route to the pagan temple of Ara Solis, erected there to honour the sun.
In any case this photo, taken literally at the end of the world, does it justice.
In any case this photo, taken literally at the end of the world, does it justice.
