Camino de Santiago from Ferrol in 8 days

Ferrol is a small coastal town in the province of La Coruna, Galicia. Today you can visit the Castle of San Felipe, the Naval Museum, the Cathedral of San Julian or take a walk through the emblematic La Magdalena neighbourhood.

Overnight in Ferrol

Start your day at the Curuxeiras de Ferrol port, with beautiful views of the Atlantic. Leave Ferrol and go around the estuary, one of the Rias Altas, where you will have incredible panoramic views of the municipalities of Neda and Fene. Following the Camino do Vilar you will reach the Monastery of San Martino de Xubia, which is also known as Mosterio do Couto, where you can visit the 12th century Romanesque church. 

Continue along the Camino do Salto to Outerio, from where the path will take you to the Molino de As Acenas, which dates back to the 17th century. Further on, cross the bridge over the Rio Grande de Xubia which borders the towns of Neda and Naron. 

Overnight in Neda

Today you will get to know the villages of O Regueiro, O Puntal de Arriba, Cabanas and Fene.

Cross the mountains between the Ferrol and Ares estuaries, to reach Pontedeume. In this coastal municipality, which also has the charm of the mountains, you can visit the Andrade Tower or As Fragas do Eume, a beautiful natural park declared a Place of Community Importance.

Overnight in Pontedeume

Get ready for a day of several steep ascents through the different towns and municipalities in this region. First, tour the medieval Pontedeume through its historic quarter and Calle Real. 

Climb to the N-651 national road, turn right towards O Barro, San Miguel de Breamo and other small villages to Mino, which is reached by crossing the medieval bridge of the River Baxoi.

Continue through historic towns and villages such as Ponte do Porco, Paderne, and Souto, among others, where you can get to know some churches such as San Pantaleon das Vinas or San Martino de Tiobre, until you reach Betanzos, a city of tradition, culture and heritage. 

Overnight in Betanzos

Leave Betanzos in the middle of the historic buildings and monuments that make up it, such as the Convent of Santo Domingo, the Arquivo do Reino de Galicia, the Municipal Library or the Diana de Versailles Fountain. 

Enter among rural landscapes surrounded by plenty of vegetation and reach the village of Xanrozo. Descend the Liminon Bridge and follow the path until you reach other villas and villages in the region such as Cos, Santa Eulalia de Leiro, As Travesas and Bruma, where we will stay overnight. 

Overnight in Bruma

On our journey today, we will leave Bruma and the Camino directs us almost parallel to the River Tambre, and towards the Ordes countryside.

Then, as we get closer to the final destination of our trip, the long-awaited city of Santiago de Compostela, the landscape will take on a more urban atmosphere.

We will continue walking until we reach the town of Sigueiro, where we will stay overnight to regain strength for the final stretch of our journey.

Overnight in Sigüeiro

Leaving Siguero, we cross the bridge that runs over the River Tambre. Start the day by following the national road to the well-known English Fountain and then, along the River Sionlla, access the Tambre Industrial Estate in Meixonfrio, an important resting point for ancient pilgrims. 

Once there, you will enter the urban area of Santiago de Compostela, where you will find the Fermin Bouza Park, the Xunta de Galicia building and the monument to Jose Maria Acuna. 

Continue along Rua Loureiros to Plaza San Martino Pinario.  Later, in Rua da Acibecheria, near the Plaza de Obradoiro, you will find the facade of the imposing Cathedral of Santiago.

Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

We suggest you stay a few more days in this charming Galician city. 

If you wish, you can visit the Monastery of San Martino Pinario, the Galician City of Culture, the Almeda Park, the Abastos Market in Santiago, and the Pobo Galego Museum, among other places.

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