Santiago Plan

Camino Inglés

The Camino de Santiago from Ferrol

Starting the Camino Inglés in Ferrol is 103 km to Santiago, usually split into 5 stages. Here is every stage with its distance and difficulty, where to sleep, and a planner to adjust the days to your pace.

Ferrol is the start of the Camino Inglés, the route once walked by pilgrims arriving by sea from northern Europe. From its port it is just over 100 km to Santiago —enough for the Compostela— on a short, quiet route far less crowded than the Francés.

103 km
Distance
5
Days
5
Stages

✓ From Ferrol you cover more than 100 km on foot: enough to earn the Compostela.

Stages from Ferrol to Santiago

  1. 1Ferrol → PontedeumeModerate19 km
  2. 2Pontedeume → BetanzosModerate21 km
  3. 3Betanzos → Hospital de BrumaHard24 km
  4. 4Hospital de Bruma → SigüeiroEasy24 km
  5. 5Sigüeiro → Santiago de CompostelaModerate15 km
Plan your days →Where to sleep in Ferrol ↗

Towns from Ferrol to Santiago

FerrolNarónSan ValentínFenePerlíoPontedeumeBetanzosSantiago de Compostela

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Ferrol to Santiago?
From Ferrol to Santiago it is about 103 km, usually walked in 5 stages.
How many days does it take from Ferrol?
Most pilgrims do it in 5 days (103 km) at a comfortable pace. Use the planner to adjust the number of days to your fitness.
Is it enough to earn the Compostela?
Yes. From Ferrol it is 103 km on foot, above the 100 km minimum required by the Pilgrim Office for the Compostela.
Where to sleep starting in Ferrol?
There are public and private hostels, hotels and guesthouses on every stage. Each stage page lists hostels with phone numbers and booking options.

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