Hello All,
Camino virgins here!
Me and my other half are doing the Ferrol Camino in early April 2024 (Easter week).
A couple of admin questions if I may:
- In early April will the accommodations be open + options for eating along the way?
- We plan to get the bus from Santiago to Ferrol. Is there a cheap option to get to the main bus station from the airport?
Thanks in advance.
Welcome to the forum!
Everything should be open, the 'season' starts just before Semana Santa ( the week leading up to Easter).
I walked the Inglés
during Semana Santa last year, it was very, very busy.
You say early April so I assume the week immediately
after Easter, the numbers last year (according to the official statistics) dropped significantly. This can of course change from year to year. You may wish to book your first night in Ferrol, because it is quite a popular town. Rightly so. If you have a little time to explore, its worthwhile. After that simply see how many others you're meeting - if it's a lot consider booking Bruma, or staying off - stage (it's a major pinch point when the trail is busy) otherwise you should have zero issues, as all of the other towns have loads of accommodation options.
You have the link above for the bus - it's a great service - however if time is a little tight for your connection you could take a taxi. It will take you around 15-20 minutes and cost just 23 euros. Tipping is not necessary in Spain however most of us tend to round things up slightly, that's entirely up to you!
I loved the Inglès, excellent choice for your first. Buen Camino!