Camino Ingles: The English Way to Santiago de Compostela

Name: Camino Ingles: The English Way to Santiago de Compostela
Brand: UTracks
SKU: EWS
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

The famous cathedral in Santiago | Erin Williams

Walking along the Camino de Santiago trail in Galicia | @timcharody

Pilgrims walking on the Camino in Spain | @timcharody

Marker on the Compostela trail

The famous cathedral in Santiago | Erin Williams

Walking along the Camino de Santiago trail in Galicia | @timcharody

Pilgrims walking on the Camino in Spain | @timcharody

Marker on the Compostela trail

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Duration

8 days

Activities

self guided walk

Accommodation

7 nights in a combination of hotels & farmhouse B&Bs

Meals

6 Dinners
7 Breakfasts

Price

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$1190USD

Overview

Trip Code: EWS

Trip highlights

Experience the history of the trail marked by crosses, statues and grain silos
Walk to the tomb of St James in Santiago and qualify for the pilgrims certificate
Reach Santiago on foot and experience the famous pilgrims mass
Enjoy the quieter trail of the English Way

Pilgrims arriving from England, Ireland and northern Europe to walk the last stretch to the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela traditionally arrived by ship in A Coruna or Ferrol. Beginning in Ferrol has become the popular starting point of the English Way as pilgrims will qualify for the Compostela certificate. The route through Galicia takes in classic seaside towns, woodlands of fragrant eucalyptus and rolling meadows with the occassional vineyard. The trail, while significantly quieter than the popular French route, has no shortage of significant churches, monasteries and crosses to mark the way.

Trip Grading

moderate

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Day 1
Arrive Ferrol with its historic port

Make your own way to the first hotel in Ferrol. Ferrol is a seaside town with an historically important port. This afternoon you can explore the sandy beaches and enjoy a swim if the weather is warm.

Meals: D

Day 2
Walk to Cabanas along the estuary (8hrs) or an alternative route (4.5hrs)

Today you begin your walk at the original port of Curuxeiras, which dates from the 9th century. You will enjoy views of the beach before heading inland and walking through Neda. The walk follows along the estuary and returns to the coast once again. The beach is just 200m from the Camino Trail as you walk into Cabanas, where you will stay overnight (alternatively at Pontedeume - supplement applies). It is possible to take a shorter alternate route that avoids the estuary. Distance: 29km/18mi or 17km/10.6mi

Meals: B,D

Day 3
Continue to the market town of Betanzos (6hrs)

Today the path leaves the coast behind, heading inland towards rural villages and typical Galician green hills. From Pontedeume the trail climbs, to give spectacular views over Betanzos, Ares and Ferrol. Continue walking through the countryside to today's destination, the medieval town of Betanzos (or alternatively at Pontedeume - supplement applies), where you stay for 2 nights. Distance: 21km/13mi

Meals: B,D

Day 4
Walk to Presedo, transfer to Betanzos (5hrs)

During today's walk you will head into the heart of Galicia. You will walk through farmland, small villages, and green hills en route to Vizono. Continue to Presedo, where you will have a 5.00pm transfer back to Betanzos to overnight. Distance: 17km/10.6mi

Meals: B,D

Day 5
Transfer to Presedo and walk to San Paio de Buscas (5.5hrs)

This morning at 9.00 am will start with a transfer back to Presedo. From here you will continue on your walk, through the Galician countryside until you reach your destination for today, San Paio de Buscas. Distance: 18km/11.2mi

Meals: B,D

Day 6
Continue to Sigüeiro or Marantes (5.5 or 6hrs)

Today you will walk through the historic village of Bruma which is the site of a medieval hospital. Walking through the green landscape of Galicia you will pass the church of San Xiao and the village of Casanova on your way to Marantes or Sigüeiro. Distance: 18km/11.2mi to Sigüeiro or 22km/14mi to Marantes

Meals: B,D

Day 7
Final stage to Santiago (2.5 or 3hrs)

Today you will pass many ancient sites including monuments, chapels and bridges – all have a story to tell. Follow country lanes and forest paths through increasingly populated countryside. The last day on the trail is always a special one. Arriving in the fabled Santiago de Compostela there is plenty to see and do – or simply relax and celebrate the end of the journey. Distance: 15km/9.3mi from Sigüeiro or 11km/6.9mi from Marantes

Meals: B

Day 8
Trip concludes

Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast, or if you'd like to add an extra night, please ask for our rates.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.
On self guided trips, actual route information provided before departure will be more detailed.

Inclusions

What's included

7 breakfasts, 6 dinners (no dinner in Santiago): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.
7 nights in a combination of hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities (option to upgrade to luxury accommodation in Pontedeume (in place of Cabanas) and Santiago - supplement applies)
Transfers between Presedo and Betanzos days 4 and 5
Digital information pack including route notes, maps and GPX tracks
Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
Visitor tax
Pilgrim Passport
Emergency hotline

What's not included

Travel to Ferrol and from Santiago
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Entrance fees
Guide - this is a self guided tour
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Transfers not listed as included
Travel insurance
Excess luggage
Items of a personal nature

Grading

moderate

The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 11 and 29km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

Departure dates

Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct

Notes

High Season

Note:

High season is Easter period and from 1 Jul to 30 Sep - supplement applies.

Note:

If our standard hotel in Cabanas is full or closed (during the low season), the alternative accommodation is a luxury hotel in Pontedeume and the supplement applies. This can also be requested should you wish to upgrade a nights accommodation.

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Priceper person from

$1190USD

Options & Supplements*

Excess luggage (per piece, max 20kg in weight)USD$80
Upgrade hotel - Pontedeume - singleUSD$90
Single supplement - low seasonUSD$340
Single supplement - high seasonUSD$370
Solo Traveller Supplement - low seasonUSD$430
Solo Traveller Supplement - high seasonUSD$460

*Prices listed are per person

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