The Camino Ingles is a short camino from Ferrol or A Coruña on the Northen coast of Spain. The route was traditionally used by pilgrims from Northern Europe.
Points of Interest
Paved track
The official track runs parallel to the highway. An alternative is a paved track through pines and eucalyptus.
English Route Information Point
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Tower of Hercules
    1. 1000-2000
    The oldest Roman lighthouse in the world, built in the second century and still in operation.
    Praza de Maria Pita
    Alternative Route
    The official route follows the N-550. This alternative route avoids the traffic.
    Accommodation
    Casa Dona María
    Accommodation
    A Gramalleira Boarding House
    La Paz Boarding House
    Points of Interest
    Embalse de Beche
    Accommodation
    Betanzos Pilgrim's Hostel
    Santa María de la Azogue - ACC Pilgrim's Hostel
    Rio Mandeo Hostel
    Pensión El Hórreo
    Hotel Garelos
    Hotel Villa de Batanzos
    Accommodation
    Sarga Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Old route
      Accommodation
      Xunta de Galicia Ferrol Pilgrim's Hostel
      Private Albergue
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Via Compostellam
      1. 0800-1300
      You can obtain a pilgrim's credential from the pilgrim's office.
      Museo da Constructión Naval
      1. 1000-1900
      Accommodation
      Castro Hotel
      Accommodation
      Hospital de Bruma Pilgrim's Hostel
      San Lorenzo de Bruma Hostel
      A Casiña de Brume
      Accommodation
      Miño Pilgrims Hostel
      La Terraza Hotel
      Accommodation
      Sergude's Hostel
      Angelita Boarding House
      Mesía Boarding House
      Accommodation
      Neda Pilgrims Hostel
      Maragoto Boarding House
      Accommodation
      O Mesón Boarding House
      Casa Julio Boarding House
      La Poetisa Hostel
      Accommodation
      Poulo Pilgrim's Hostel
      Casa Antón Veiras
      • Fene
        4.4km 160m 10m
      Accommodation
      Attica 21 Apartments
      Hotel Crunia
      Accommodation
      Hotel Odeón
      Accommodation
      Hospedaje José Rey
      Accommodation
      Brisa Boarding House
      Accommodation
      Pontedeume Pilgrims Hostel
      Rio Eume Pilgrims Hostel
      Apilladeira Hostel
      Luis Boarding House Restaurant
      Allegue Hostel
      Eumesa Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Fragas do Eume
      • Cos
        4.9km 270m 165m Via old route
      • Meangos
        2.6km 70m 10m
      Accommodation
      Presedo Pilgrim's Hostel
      Points of Interest
      Mesón-Museo Xente no Camiño
      1. 0830-2330
        Accommodation
        Pilgrim Albergue
        Private Albergue
        Guesthouse
        House
        Hotel
        Points of Interest
        Catedral Basílica de Santiago de Compostela
        1. 1000-2000
        View from the Praza do Obradoiro
        Journey's End
        Pilgrim's Mass
        1. 0730-0830
        2. 0930-1030
        3. 1200-1300
        4. 1930-2030
        Praza do Obradoiro
        The main arrival point for pilgrims
        Pilgrim Office
        This is where you can pick up your Compostela (pilgrim's certificate).
        This office can get very busy during the high season. Book a ticket ahead by using the link above.
        Accommodation
        Caminño Real Hostel
        Seque o Caminño Hostel
        Qunita Andaina Hostel
        Mirás Hostel
        Ultreia et Suseia Hostel
        A Estreliña Boarding House
        Vilanova Hostel
        • Cos
          3.7km 45m 130m
        Points of Interest
        No shoulder on road
        Accommodation
        Marcial Hotel
        Kensington Hotel

        Camino Ingles

        The Camino Ingles is a short camino from Ferrol or A Coruña on the Northen coast of Spain. The route was traditionally used by pilgrims from Northern Europe.

        Routes

        Camino Ingles
        The main Camino route starting in Ferrol.
        A Coruña Start
        An alternative, shorter route starting at A Coruña.
        At 75km, this route is shorter than the 100km required for a Compostela certificate. It may be possible to obtain a certificate via prior arrangements with your country's pilgrim society and walking the extra distance before arriving at A Coruña. These arrangements need to be organised well before your start.

        Regions

        España (Europe)
        The Kingdom of Spain
        Galicia (España)
        The Autonomous Community of Galicia
        Europe (World)
        The European continent
        World
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        Holidays

        España Galicia
        Christmas Day 2024-12-25
        New Years Day 2025-01-01
        Epiphany 2025-01-06
        Good Friday 2025-04-18
        Labour Day 2025-05-01
        Galician Literature Day 2025-05-17
        Galician National Day 2025-07-25
        Assumption 2025-08-15
        National Day (Spain) 2025-10-12
        All Saints Day 2025-11-01
        Constitution Day (Spain) 2025-12-06
        Immaculate Conception 2025-12-08

        Information

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        Map

        Camino Ingles
        A Coruña Start
        Village
        Town
        City
        Monastery
        Bridge
        Intersection
        Peak, pass or lookout
        Lookout
        Promontory or Headland
        Church
        Cathedral
        Cross
        Fountain
        Statue
        Art
        Town square, market, etc.
        Pilgrim Resource
        Junction
        Shop
        Winery
        Museum or gallery
        Theatre
        Historical site, archaeological site or ruin
        Park or garden
        Beach
        Nature park, site of natural beauty, etc.
        Hazard
        Locality

        Locations and Points of Interest

        Location Types
        Icon Location Type Comments
        Village A smaller locality with limited services and accommodation
        Town A larger locality with most services and a variety of accommodation usually available
        City A large urban area with multiple options for services and accommodation
        Bridge A bridge acting as a waypoint
        Intersection A road intersection
        Monastery A monastery, often with a hospice attached
        Peak A peak or mountain pass
        Lookout A lookout or scenic view
        Promontory A promontory, cliff or headland
        Church A church or chapel
        Cathedral A cathedral, basillica, shrine or other large religious building
        Cross A roadside crucifix
        Fountain A fountain or spring
        Statue A statue or
        Artwork A piece of art
        Municipal A town square, market place, town hall or other municipal building
        Pilgrim Resource A pilgrim's office, rest point, etc. specifically geared to pilgrims
        Junction A point where alternative routes diverge or the route is joined by another route
        Shop A shop of note or usefulness
        Winery A winery or port warehouse
        Museum A museum or gallery
        Theatre A theatre or opera house
        Historical A historical site, archaeological site, ruin or other historical point of interest
        Park A park or garden
        Beach A beach (sea or river)
        Natural A nature park, area of natural beauty etc.
        Hazard A road crossing, bridge etc. that needs to be treated with caution
        Locality An unspecified waypoint or point of interest

        Services

        Services
        Icon Service
        WiFi available
        Restaurant or Café
        Pharmacy
        Banking facilities or an automated teller machine
        Bicycle repair shop
        Convenience store or supermarket
        Doctor, hospital or other healthcare
        Washing machine available
        Dryer or spin-dryer available
        Handwash laundry facilities
        Kitchen facilities
        Breakfast available
        Dinner available
        Lockers or cabinets
        Accessible for people with disabilities
        Stabling for horses available
        Pets allowed
        Bicycle storage available
        Camping sites available
        Bedlinen provided
        Towels provided
        Swimming pool available
        Heated building
        Community prayer/liturgy
        Train station
        Bus stop
        Ferry terminal or wharf

        Accommodation

        Accommodation Types
        Icon Accommodation Type Comments
        Pilgrim Albergue An albergue (pilgrim hostel) for pilgrims only. Pilgrim albergues are often run by volunteer societies or as municipal albergues by the local municipality. Pilgrim albergues are generally inexpensive, have limited services and usually only allow one night's stay. Municipal albergues are often not bookable but simply accept pilgrims until full.
        Private Albergue An albergue run as a private business. Private albergues usually offer more services than pilgrim albergues, allow more than one nights stay and are bookable.
        Hostel A hostel not oriented towards pilgrims, for example a youth hostel.
        Guesthouse A guesthouse, quinta, casa, bed-and-breakfast, pensione or similar
        Home Stay An AirB&B, farm stay or similar
        House Rental An entire house or unit, available for rental
        Hotel A commercial hotel, usually with multiple services and accommodation options.
        Gîtes d'Étape A stage lodging for walkers or cyclists
        Camp Ground A managed camping ground. Camp grounds will usually have toilet facilities and showers and may offer other services, such as clothes washing facilities or cafés.
        Camping Camping by the side of the Camino, using your own resources.
        Sleeping Arrangements
        Icon Sleeping Arrangements Comments
        Shared Shared sleeping, usually in bunk beds
        Single A private single room
        Double A private double room
        Double with Bathroom A double room with a private bathroom
        Triple A private triple room
        Triple with Bathroom A triple room with a private bathroom
        Quadruple A private quadruple room
        Quadruple with Bathroom A quadruple room with a private bathroom
        Mattress A mattress on the floor in a shared space
        Sleeping Bag Your own sleeping bag and mattress

        Travel

        Travel Type
        Icon Travel Type Comments
        Road/Path The default, a road or path that is suitable for both walkers and cyclists
        Trail A trail that is only suitable for walkers
        Cycle Path A cycle path that is only usable by cyclists
        Ferry Link A ferry connection. Ferry connections do not usually have a distance but have, instead, a ferry time measured in hours. Ferries usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
        Boat or canoe A boat or canoe connection. These connections are usually rowed or paddled and represent as much effort as walking. Boat connections usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
        Bus Link A bus connection. Bus links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Bus links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.
        Train Link A train connection. Trains usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking. Train links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Train links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.

        Events

        Event Types
        Icon Event Type Comments
        Religious A large religious event, parade or ceremony
        Food A food or wine festival
        Music A music festival or concert
        Performance A theatre or dance performace or festival
        Festival A generic festival
        Holiday A national, regional or local holiday
        Pilgrim's Mass A mass or blessing for pilgrims
        Mass A general mass or eucharist