The most demanding stage of the English Way: it passes through Betanzos, one of Galicia's monumental cities, and climbs to Bruma, where it joins the branch coming from A Coruña.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Miño – Betanzos10.7 km · high difficulty · 2 h 35 min
Via A Ponte do Porco and the Lambre river, with views of the ría and the marshes of Betanzos, you descend to the city.
- Betanzos – Leiro13.5 km · high difficulty · 3 h 15 min
Betanzos was the capital of one of the seven provinces of the old Kingdom of Galicia. You leave over the As Cascas bridge towards Abegondo.
- Leiro – Bruma10.5 km · high difficulty · 2 h 30 min
Via Meangos, Francos and As Travesas, where the Ferrol and A Coruña branches meet, to Bruma, with the remains of a medieval pilgrims' hospital.
What to see
- The historic centre of Betanzos.
- The As Cascas bridge.
Tips for this stage
- You can split the stage at Betanzos.
- If you start in Miño with the Vía de los Andes, it is about 75 km to Santiago.
From Miño to Santiago de Compostela there are about 75 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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