Camino Ingles

[Emegan]

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

 

[Corned Beef]

Pilgrim numbers by route. Ferrol starting point is #5

Statistics | Pilgrim's welcome office

oficinadelperegrino.com

And how to get there. Looks like fly to Madrid (lots of connections) and then train (Madrid-SDC-A Coruna-Ferrol) or bus. Other options available too.

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Madrid/Ferrol

 

[1man2dogs]

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

If you're flying into Madrid you can get a flight to A Coruna which takes about an hour then it's a short bus journey to the centre of A Coruna and then a bus to Ferrol.

 

[Bill's_Walking]

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

I flew from JFK to Madrid and from there took a train to SDC and then a bus to Ferrol. I saw lots of fellow pilgrims on the bus.

 

[jcat]

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

Train from Chamartin Station in Madrid to Ferrol is pretty easy.

There should be a good amount of pilgrims in July to get the true Camino feel. Buen Camino.

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

....you could fly into Santiago, get a bus to Ferrol and walk back to Santiago...lovely walk...you will need two sellos per day to qualify for a Compostella... buen camino

Planning Ingles for July, 2024. I have done two Caminos (Leon and Porto) but this will be the first for my traveling companions.
I am curious about other pilgrims- I don't want it too quiet as meeting other pilgrims the best part of my other Caminos.
Also, coming from northeast USA and wondering about travel to starting point. Thanks.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

@Emegan , as above the easiest two options are: 1/ flying into Santiago and then taking the bus (multiple buses every day, 1 1/2 hours or 2/ flying into A Corona and then bus.
It’s a wonderful walk, and actually fairly popular so highly unlikely you’ll find it too quiet!

One thing to consider (as always!) is Spanish public holiday’s - if there’s any in the week you intend to walk, it can get VERY busy. The only pinch point (accommodation wise) is Bruma.

The best option is simply to stay off-stage the whole route- there are load’s of options. If you want to stay on stage, at Bruma consider booking at the private Albergue there, if you know exactly when you’ll be there. The alternatives are limited (the nearby hotels fill very quickly too), or simply just be prepared to 1/take a taxi or 2/ walk another 10 km.

If you can, try and at least spend the afternoon in Ferrol - it’s a lovely little town.