Camino Inglés: From A Coruña to Santiago
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The Camino Inglés: From A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela.
The name or this route, the Camino Inglés or the English way, refers to the first pilgrims taking this way since the 17th century; mostly coming from Northern Europe, Britain and Ireland.
The first data we have is from the year 1147 when a group of crusaders on their way to the Holy Land, passed by Santiago to visit the tomb of the apostle.
These pilgrims arrived not only in Ferrol but also in La Coruña.
Some pilgrims still walk the Camino from the city of La Coruña, but only if you start your Camino in Ferrol you will be rewarded with a ‘Compostela’ pilgrim certificate, as you will complete at least the last 100km on your way to Santiago de Compostela.
Program
Day 1: Flight to Santiago de Compostela or La Coruña.
Transfer to La Coruña if necessary. Time to visit the old town of the city, the Hércules Tower, the Plaza Maria Pita and Riazor beach.
Day 2: From La Coruña to Bruma, 33 km approx.
Our Camino leaves from the Romanesque church of Santiago and leads us on its beginning through the city of La Coruña and later towards the village of Eiris. We continue until the estuary of O Burgo. We leave the coast to go to the interior towards the villages of Sigrás, Lameira and Sergude, before arriving in Bruma.
Day 3: From Betanzos to Bruma, 27 km approx.
Before leaving betanzos, there’s the opportunity to visit the Gothic churches of Santiago, San Francisco and Santa Maria de Azogue. Upon starting our walk, we’ll have a nice view of the coast and the we’ll pass by the interior villages of Cos, Presedo and Bruma.
Day 4: From Bruma to San Vicente de marantes, 28 km approx.
We leave Bruma and pass by the pretty church of Ardemil. We pass through the villages of Senra and A Calle before arriving in Casanova. Later we continue until the village of Sigüeiro, before getting to our accommodation in San Vicente de Marantes.
Day 5: From Vicente de Marantes to Santiago de Compostela, 14 km approx.
We have our last stage before us. If we start our walk early, we’ll arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago before 12 noon; soon enough to attend to the Pilgrim’s Mass which is held every day at this time.
In the afternoon free time to visit the beautiful town of Pontevedra.
Day 6: In Santiago de Compostela
Free day to visit this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. We can visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of its museums e.g. the Museum of Pilgrimages and the Cathedral Museum.
Possibility to arrange a guided trip along the coast, e.g. to Finisterre
Day 7: Transfer to the airport.
*There is the possibility to extend the stay in Santiago, if you are interested in it please don,t hesitate to contact Viajes Orbis. When extending your stay, apart from having more time to enjoy the city, we can arrange some excursions.
*It is also possible to combine various trips, e.g. follow the Way of Saint James until Finisterre.
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