The Camino Inglés begins at the Curuxeiras quays, the old medieval port of Ferrol. This first stage is short and runs almost always beside the ría to Neda.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Ferrol – Xubia13.4 km · low difficulty · 2 h 40 min
Along the A Mariña promenade you reach the church of San Francisco, between the old quarter and the planned quarter of A Madalena. In the 18th century Ferrol was the largest city in Galicia, when the great naval arsenal was established here.
- Xubia – Neda1.9 km · low difficulty · 20 min
Past the monastery of San Martiño de Xubia and the tide mill of As Aceas you cross the Xubia river to Neda, where remains of the pilgrim hospital of Sancti Spiritus, from the 15th century, survive.
What to see
- The Curuxeiras quays.
- The A Madalena quarter.
- The tide mill of As Aceas.
Tips for this stage
- From Ferrol you complete more than 100 km to Santiago.
From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela there are about 112.5 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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