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Follow The Camino | walk activity
'On the footsteps of British & Irish pilgrims'
English Way - Section 1
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela
Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Trip ID :

- Follow The Camino | Walking activity
- 119 km
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- From €490
- Self Guided
- Cultural (UNESCO)

English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela

This Walking Holiday explores the Camino Ingles / English Way, following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the famous Way of Saint James.

The Camino enjoyed widespread fame throughout medieval Europe. Traditionally, English and Irish pilgrims arrived by sea at Ferrol. The English way starts following the rugged hilly coast line, then moves inland to the lush, wooded countryside.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding that includes numerous cultural highlights.

Follow The Camino | Walking activity

English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Ferrol
Day 2 : Ferrol to Pontedeum (30km)
Day 3 : Pontedeum to Betanzos (20km)
Day 4 : Betanzos to Bruma-Meson do Vento (29km)
Day 5 : Bruma-Meson do Vento to Sigueiro (29km)
Day 6 : Sigueiro to Santiago de Compostela (11.5km)
Day 7 : Santiago de Compostel, end of the walking holiday.


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DAY BY DAY

DAY 1 - Ferrol
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of the town of Ferrol. The rooms are en-suite.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
 Meal: B&B




 

DAY 2 – Ferrol to Pontedeume (30km 7h30 +250m -250m)
The English Way begins at the docks of Curuxeiras, in the neighbourhood that has sprung up on the site of the 9th Century medieval port. Leaving the town behind, the Camino follows the coast passing the monastery of San Martino de Xubio (founded in the 8th Century). The Camino continues on until it merges with the Way of O Salto, and later, the "Camino Real" (Royal Way), on the banks of the Eume estuary. The beach of A Magdalena is a prime spot to relax.

NOTE: If you wish to take your time, we can split this walking day in 2 (18km & 12km), staying overnight in the bustling town of Neda. Here you will stay in a good 2* hotel in the centre of the town in B&B.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
 Meal: Half Board




DAY 3 – Pontedeume to Betanzos (20km 5h +250m -210m)
After leaving Pontedeume, the Camino rises to an elevation offering sweeping views of Betanzos, Ares and Ferrol. After crossing the single-arched medieval bridge over the Baxoi river, the Camino leads to Mino by way of the Camino Real once again. Following the shoreline, which is an ever-present feature along the early stretches of the English Way, we reach the wide estuary of the Lambre River. This stretch offers lovely views of the Rias de Betanzos and its marshlands.


Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities. The city offers one of the most interesting groups of historical and artistic buildings in Galicia.
 Meal: Half Board

DAY 4 – Betanzos to Bruma-Meson do Vento (29km 7h +360m -0m)
After leaving the city behind, the Camino Ingles reaches the old bridge of As Casca, spanning the Mendo River. It then passes the villages of Matino and Boucello. Coming to the abandoned hermitage of San Paio, the Camino traverses farmlands until it comes to Bruma, the site of a medieval hospital.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
 Meal: Half Board




DAY 5 – Bruma-Meson do Vento to Sigueiro (29km 7h30 +0m -200m)
From the chapel of Bruma, the Camino leads to the lush municipality of Ordes. A tree-lined path brings the pilgrim to the church of San Xiao and the village of Casanova.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
 Meal: Half Board




DAY 6 – Sigueiro to Santiago  de Compostela (11.5km 3h +217m -50m)
After crossing the Sigueiro Bridge over the Tambre river, we continue into the municipality of Santiago. The Way continues along the river and leads to the "Fonte do Ingles" (The English Fountain). The way soon reaches Meixonfrio, site of an old inn where pilgrims and travellers would stop and rest. After passing a pre-Roman hill-fort, where, according to the tradition each passing pilgrim would lay a stone on the already exiting pile, the Camino enters Santiago to reach its imposing cathedral!



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
 Meal: B&B




 

DAY 7 – Santiago de Compostela
(more info)
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:

- Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre (read more)

- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house!

- or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours)

- Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops. All facilities.

 

WEATHER

 

English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela

 FLY IN AND OUT

 

It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela.

1)    FLY IN
  • To Santiago

See with Ryanair, Iberia and Aer Lingus for flights from the UK :
- Ryanair : direct flights from Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands and Liverpool
- Aer Lingus : flights from Dublin.

Great choice of other connections with Iberia and Spanair from: Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.

  • To Oviedo

See with Easyjet or Iberia

  • To La coruna
2)    FLY OUT

See above.

 

GETTING AROUND



1)    GETTING THERE
  • From Santiago de Compostela airport

By bus :
- 1hr30 journey
- Several buses a day.

  • From La Coruna airport

By bus :
- 40min journey
- Several buses a day.

  • From Oviedo airport

By train :
- With FEVE trains
- From Oviedo to Ferrol : via Pravia, Ribadeo and Ortigueira
-Timetable : Dep. Oviedo 07h47, Arr. Ferrol 14h09 / Dep. Oviedo 14h47, Arr. Ferrol 21h09
- See timetable and book online : www.feve.es

 

2)    GETTING BACK
  • To Santiago airport

Shuttle bus :
- From Santiago city center to the airport
- 20mins journey

  • To La Coruna airport

By bus :
- 1h20 journey
- Several buses a day.

 

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English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela


HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 

Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

 

             

 

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

 

              

 

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.


              

English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela

















English Way - Section 1 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 119 km - From €490 -
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela

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LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

 

 

Base Price

(€)

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

Solo Departure

High Season

Apr, May, Jun, Sep


650

 


 790


909

 

Mid Season

Jul, Aug, Oct

580


700

 


818

Low Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

490

590

728

 

 

 

 

Options

Picnic Lunches

€50

(per person)

Includes all walking days

 

Airport Transfer

2 - 8 people

€43

(per person)

Transport to Ferrol from Santiago Airport

For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

 

Extra nights (€)

Ferrol / Santiago

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

3* Hotel B&B
65
95
4* Hotel B&B 100 175
5* Hotel Parador B&B

145

or upgrade last night +110

205

or upgrade last night +110

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED


  • Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
  • Rooms en-suite
  • Half Board during the hike
  • Detailed Walking Notes
  • Map
  • Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED


  • Flights
  • Insurance (recommended)
  • Drinks
  • Dinner first and last nights
  • Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.

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