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Walking the Camino de Santiago: El Camino Inglés

From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela
A lesser-known Camino | The English Way promises a more peaceful pilgrimage.
Superb scenery | Walk from coast to countryside to beautiful Baroque city.
Compostela certification | Cover the 100 kilometres required to gain your official certificate.
Highlight hotels | Unwind in comfort – at ancient farmhouses and boutique boltholes.
Santiago at leisure | Enjoy a full day in this UNESCO World Heritage centre.
What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 2 dinners (3 on upgrade)
    8 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • walk transfers on days 1 & 3-6
  • Pilgrim stamp passport
  • Walking the Camino de Santiago: El Camino Inglés
    From Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela
  • Church of San Francisco, Betanzos
  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
  • Follow the Camino shells
  • Beche reservoir
  • River Mandea in Betanzos
What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 2 dinners (3 on upgrade)
    8 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • walk transfers on days 1 & 3-6
  • Pilgrim stamp passport

Holiday information

A walking holiday along the Camino Inglés

Retrace the footsteps of centuries of English and Irish pilgrims as you follow the Camino Inglés from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, on a self-guided walking holiday with luggage transfers included.

Among the many routes to Santiago, the Camino Inglés carves its own path. Not only is it one of the few Caminos to balance coast and countryside – echoing the journey made by medieval pilgrims from Northern Europe who arrived in Galicia by sea – but it is a lesser-known route, allowing for a more tranquil experience. At just under 120 kilometres from Ferrol to Santiago, it’s also relatively short – enough to qualify you for the Compostela (the official pilgrim certificate), but not more than can comfortably be managed in a week’s walking.

Beautiful views are a standout highlight, from the golden sands, marshlands and estuaries of the coast to the undulating hills, rivers, and forests of Galicia’s interior. The landscapes often feel secluded – locals working the fields are a more common sight than large groups of fellow pilgrims – but the route still brims with heritage. Whether exploring Ferrol’s naval past, the historic towns of Pontedeume and Betanzos, or the incredible riches of Santiago, there is much to discover – and this holiday has been designed to give you time to do so. Your comfortable accommodation often places you in the town centre, perfectly positioned to sightsee, and you have a free day in Santiago, enabling you to enjoy this unique city to the full.


Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

To be able to offer the best of the region’s accommodation, your holiday features occasional transfers between the Camino route and your hotel for the night. Where these are mentioned in the itinerary below, they are pre-arranged by Inntravel and included in the holiday price.

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  • Arrival in Ferrol

    Night 1: at Hotel Almirante or, if you choose to upgrade, Parador de Ferrol

    Ferrol is a city with a rich maritime past – during the 18th century it was home to Europe’s largest weapons arsenal, and, as the birthplace of General Franco, it was given a significant role in the Spanish Civil War. Several of Ferrol’s major shipyards are still in use today and there is an interesting Naval Museum, attractive waterfront, and charming Old Town to visit.

    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.

  • Ferrol to Pontedeume: 17km, 6.5hrs; ascent/descent 360m
    Start the day with a transfer through Ferrol’s remaining shipyards to Neda – an ancient town surrounded by beautiful countryside. Here you join the Camino Inglés and follow the estuary south to climb out of town, enjoying superb views back over Ferrol, Neda, and neighbouring Narón. You then descend through rural scenery to the sweeping sands of pine-backed La Madalena Beach, perhaps pausing for a swim before crossing the River Eume via an arched, 14th-century bridge. Once in Pontedeume, make your way to the historic centre and your accommodation for the night, Hotel Albatros.
    Neda
  • Pontedeume to Betanzos: 20km, 7.5hrs; ascent/descent 480m
    Today’s walk is a perfect blend of sea views, medieval paths, and delightful towns. It begins with a climb out of Pontedeume – which rewards with spectacular Atlantic panoramas – and continues uphill across historic stone bridges to the seaside town of Miño. From here, you walk beside the coast, on a path that affords highlight views of the Betanzos estuary and surrounding marshlands. Country lanes deliver you to your final destination, Betanzos – not only one of Galicia’s architectural gems with its Gothic churches and noble houses, but home to a renowned tortilla that offers a simpler alternative to the famous Spanish Omelette. You stay centrally, at Hotel Garelos.
    Roman bridge in Pontedeume
  • Betanzos to Carral: 20km, 7.5hrs; ascent 510m/descent 250m
    Leaving the coast behind, you enter Galicia’s unspoiled interior – traversing undulating hills, rivers, and forests on your journey south. As you walk, you encounter historic stone bridges and tiny wayside churches, before finally making a scenic ascent to the Beche reservoir. Located in the heart of Galicia’s second largest biosphere reserve – the Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo – this reservoir provides an idyllic end point for today’s route, with your pre-arranged taxi transferring you from here to Casa Rural Costa da Egoa.
    Betanzos
  • Carral to Poulo: 22km, 8hrs; ascent 270m/descent 250m
    Today you experience peaceful, rural Galicia at its best. After a short transfer back to the Beche reservoir, you set out for Hospital de Bruma – where a medieval infirmary once stood and where you can now find a modern pilgrim hostel. Continue on ancient paths to the village of A Rúa and its Romanesque-style church, on whose exterior you can admire a striking statue of the child martyr, Saint Pelayo. It’s just over two kilometres from here to your accommodation for the night, Casa Rural Antón Veiras, located outside the hamlet of Poulo.
    Beche reservoir
  • Poulo to O Pedrouzo: 15km, 5hrs; ascent 110m/descent 200m
    Following an initial climb to the village of A Calle – a perfect place to pause for a morning coffee – you descend along forest tracks and across remote, rural terrain until you reach Sigüeiro. For those walking the Camino Inglés, this riverside town is traditionally the last stop before Santiago. However, you are collected from here by taxi to enjoy the boutique comforts of nearby Hotel Amiuka. This innovative accommodation sits on the edges of O Pedrouzo – a town that features on more than one Camino route, and where the streets throng with expectant pilgrims.
    Path on route to Sigüeiro
  • O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela: 16km, 6hrs; ascent 250m/descent 210m
    As O Pedrouzo is not part of the Camino Inglés, you return by taxi to Sigüeiro to complete the final stretch of your chosen pilgrimage. Although today’s route is not the most scenic of the holiday, there are some beautiful sections along forested paths, and your ultimate destination – Santiago de Compostela and its iconic Obradoiro Square – are never far from your thoughts. The anticipation only increases as you reach the city’s urban outskirts, which eventually give way to the Old Town and magnificent cathedral, where you can celebrate the completion of your journey with fellow pilgrims. You have two nights here – spent either at Hotel Virxe da Cerca or Hotel Compostela. Alternatively, why not upgrade to the 5-star Parador de Santiago de Compostela to finish in real style?
    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Explore Santiago de Compostela
    Once you’ve collected your official Compostela certificate from the Pilgrim’s Office, you have a full day to rest and enjoy the singular beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage city – where Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings sit cheek-by-jowl with lively bars and restaurants. Apart from Santiago’s monumental treasures, the city is rich in greenery, with parks, gardens, and riverside paths to enjoy. We provide a suggested walking tour, but you may prefer simply to allow yourself to get lost in the fascinating maze of lanes and plazas.
    Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation

From city centres to secluded riverbanks, each accommodation featured on this itinerary offers a unique perspective on Galicia.

To make your holiday all the more special, we offer an upgrade option featuring Parador de Ferrol and Parador de Santiago de Compostela. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

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  • 8 nights: 01 April 2026 - 31 October 2026

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    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

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    Recommended airports: Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña

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    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

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  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
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    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
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    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
Walking the Camino de Santiago: El Camino Inglés
8 nights
Price from £1,252pp
Walking the Camino de Santiago: El Camino Inglés
8 nights
Hotel-to-hotel walking
Grade: Moderate
Price from £1,252pp
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