From Ferrol to Santiago there are 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) full of history and heritage where green is the main color of all stretches. If you want the accreditation, you need to start in Ferrol, as it’s necessary to walk more than 100 km (62 miles) to get it. The last two stretches are the same for both itineraries. The only difference is the number of stretches: 5 for Coruña, 3 for Ferrol. About the “Camino Inglés” RouteĮl “Camino Inglés” allows you to choose two starting points: either the city of A Coruña or Ferrol. Crossing the Pyrenees took them a lot of time because of the thieves that used to be in this route. This fact was an advantage in regard to the time that took go through the French Way. When they arrived at Galicia the route became calm and safe and they could easily reach Santiago de Compostela in about a few days. But in the mid-14 century, taking advantage of the commercial flows of that time, pilgrimage started to be more and more popular among sailors, they wanted to get to know some of our Christian sanctuaries. They arrive at these two main ports and then they used to walk to go to different Galician cities and villages Santiago was not their main objective. The name of the English Way comes from the route that British sailors used to do, crossing the sea full of merchandise to sell and visit the famous Christian sanctuaries. The English way or “Camino Inglés” started in the Medieval Ages because of the strategic position of Ferrol and A Coruña, main ports to enter Galicia from Northern Europeans, such as English, Scottish, Irish and Scandinavians who came to Spain to buy and sell goods. You can find lovely villages such as Bruma(better known as Hospital de Bruma because of the old pilgrims’ hospital that used to be in that village), located in Mesía. We recommend you also walk the 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) between A Coruña and the point where both ways get unified. There are plenty of small lovely villas on the way to enjoy the northern gastronomy and fresh seafood. There are just 5 pilgrim hostels (“albergues”) in summer, so you must book ahead, or choose a private accommodation.
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