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Planning a Coastal Walk from Ferrol to Camino Ingles: Updated Info and Accommodations

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Cicerone guidebooks for Ruta del Mar to Ferrol to Camino Ingles is from 2019. I think I'd like to try this shorter coastal route in June/July and looking for updated info on resources, accommodations, stages, etc. Thank you!
 
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I think I'd advise Google, Booking and this page... I walked that coast so long ago that it wasn't even a named camino but a few ISGN maps and some execrable Castillian got me by. That is I found food and a bed at reasonably frequent intervals. COVID might have buggered up some stuff but the Cicerone guide will give you a starting point for some further research.

There are threads from as late as September 2022 https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/5-days-on-the-ruta-do-mar.77030/ that ought to offer some help.
 
I had planned to do the Norte/Mar combination this year but ended up doing something different - Norte and then the Finisterre in reverse. But as I had to return to the starting point in Santander, I ended up doing the Ruta in reverse from Ferrol to Viveiro.


Here are links to two routes you can combine. The first is the Cantabrico which @Magwood followed and the second is the Camino a San Andres de Texido which I did in reverse then onto the Mar as far as Viveiro. You should be able to plot the full route to Ferrol from this.

And some views. The second one shows San Adres to the bottom left and the sea cliffs to the top right. It's a bit of a climb


 

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Nice thread! I plan to walk portions of the del norte and primitivo staring in early April, then walk from Luarca on and around the ruta del Mar. Might see you there!
buen camino
 
Cicerone guidebooks for Ruta del Mar to Ferrol to Camino Ingles is from 2019. I think I'd like to try this shorter coastal route in June/July and looking for updated info on resources, accommodations, stages, etc. Thank you!
We did the Del Mar last Sept/Oct-Ribadeo to Santiago. Can share our stages or you can find them on Wikiloc. Generally, made reservations through Booking (and a few others when accommodations were sparse). Infrastructure is still weak but that is part of developing a functional Camino. June/July should present no accommodation problems: due to the number of gorgeous beaches and parks. The lack of certainty re route, accommodations, food etc is both challenging and exciting. More really good info is available on the FB group page, including from the administrator, Oliva. Bottom line: the route is inspirationally awesome!!!!
 
Cicerone guidebooks for Ruta del Mar to Ferrol to Camino Ingles is from 2019. I think I'd like to try this shorter coastal route in June/July and looking for updated info on resources, accommodations, stages, etc. Thank you!
I plan to walk Ruta Do Mar around The first couple weeks in July 2023. I have mapped out shorter stages with Google maps all the way to Camino English.

RUTA DO MAR
142 km Use Google maps
7 Stages

Stage 1 (google maps)
23 km Ribadeo to Foz
27 km Komoot offers paths
Ribadeo to Foz

Mar Stage 2 (google maps)
22 km Foz to San Cibrao
Foz to San Cibrao

Mar Stage 3 (google maps)
16 km San Cibrao to Viveiro
San Cibrao to Viveiro

Mar Stage 4 (google maps)
16 km Viveiro to Barqueiro
Viveiro to O Barqueiro

Mar Stage 5 (google maps)
16 km O Barqueiro to Ortigueira
O Barqueiro to Ortigueira

Mar Stage 6 (google maps)
24 km Ortigueira to Cedeira
Ortigueira to Cedeira

Mar Stage 7 (google maps)
25 km Cedeira to Ferrol
Hostal Chelsea to Pensión Residencia Maragoto
 
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I plan to walk Ruta Do Mar around The first couple weeks in July 2023. I have mapped out shorter stages with Google maps all the way to Camino English.

RUTA DO MAR
142 km Use Google maps
7 Stages

Stage 1 (google maps)
23 km Ribadeo to Foz
27 km Komoot offers paths
Ribadeo to Foz

Mar Stage 2 (google maps)
22 km Foz to San Cibrao
Foz to San Cibrao

Mar Stage 3 (google maps)
16 km San Cibrao to Viveiro
San Cibrao to Viveiro

Mar Stage 4 (google maps)
16 km Viveiro to Barqueiro
Viveiro to O Barqueiro

Mar Stage 5 (google maps)
16 km O Barqueiro to Ortigueira
O Barqueiro to Ortigueira

Mar Stage 6 (google maps)
24 km Ortigueira to Cedeira
Ortigueira to Cedeira

Mar Stage 7 (google maps)
25 km Cedeira to Ferrol
Hostal Chelsea to Pensión Residencia Maragoto
I have walked the Ingles before, in 2019, so looking to begin in Ribadeo approx 6/27. I will need to book ahead this Camino, so do appreciate your stages. Thank you.
 
I have walked the Ingles before, in 2019, so looking to begin in Ribadeo approx 6/27. I will need to book ahead this Camino, so do appreciate your stages. Thank you.
I plan to walk Ruta Do Mar around The first couple weeks in July 2023. I have mapped out shorter stages with Google maps all the way to Camino English.

RUTA DO MAR
142 km Use Google maps
7 Stages

Stage 1 (google maps)
23 km Ribadeo to Foz
27 km Komoot offers paths
Ribadeo to Foz

Mar Stage 2 (google maps)
22 km Foz to San Cibrao
Foz to San Cibrao

Mar Stage 3 (google maps)
16 km San Cibrao to Viveiro
San Cibrao to Viveiro

Mar Stage 4 (google maps)
16 km Viveiro to Barqueiro
Viveiro to O Barqueiro

Mar Stage 5 (google maps)
16 km O Barqueiro to Ortigueira
O Barqueiro to Ortigueira

Mar Stage 6 (google maps)
24 km Ortigueira to Cedeira
Ortigueira to Cedeira

Mar Stage 7 (google maps)
25 km Cedeira to Ferrol
Hostal Chelsea to Pensión Residencia Maragoto
And if you need a little splurge/rest day...the Parador in Ferrol was fabulous! No, I dont book Paradors as a rule, but this place was inexpensive and really a great location to start from with a nice little place to eat, rest, sip wine , drink coffee without having to leave...restful.
 
And if you need a little splurge/rest day...the Parador in Ferrol was fabulous! No, I dont book Paradors as a rule, but this place was inexpensive and really a great location to start from with a nice little place to eat, rest, sip wine , drink coffee without having to leave...restful.
I just checked it out on Google And saved it to my favorites. Looks like a great location and not that expensive. Thanks. I’ll keep it in mind. 😊✌️
 
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I plan to walk Ruta Do Mar around The first couple weeks in July 2023. I have mapped out shorter stages with Google maps all the way to Camino English.

RUTA DO MAR
142 km Use Google maps
7 Stages

Stage 1 (google maps)
23 km Ribadeo to Foz
27 km Komoot offers paths
Ribadeo to Foz

Mar Stage 2 (google maps)
22 km Foz to San Cibrao
Foz to San Cibrao

Mar Stage 3 (google maps)
16 km San Cibrao to Viveiro
San Cibrao to Viveiro

Mar Stage 4 (google maps)
16 km Viveiro to Barqueiro
Viveiro to O Barqueiro

Mar Stage 5 (google maps)
16 km O Barqueiro to Ortigueira
O Barqueiro to Ortigueira

Mar Stage 6 (google maps)
24 km Ortigueira to Cedeira
Ortigueira to Cedeira

Mar Stage 7 (google maps)
25 km Cedeira to Ferrol
Hostal Chelsea to Pensión Residencia Maragoto
I got quite excited when I saw this -thank you, but I have been looking at magwood.me blog - and the Cicerone guide. Whilst Google offers a shorter route overall I wouldn’t want to miss those coastal paths. I guess very careful planning will be the trick.
 
I got quite excited when I saw this -thank you, but I have been looking at magwood.me blog - and the Cicerone guide. Whilst Google offers a shorter route overall I wouldn’t want to miss those coastal paths. I guess very careful planning will be the trick.
Great point! Depending on how I feel, I can have those longer Coastal stages as an option. Also, if I do a shorter Google stage, and take a day off. I can venture toward the coast and explore. I will definitely check out Magwood, thanks for the tip. ✌️😊
 
Agree the @Magwood blog is well worth reading as she gives a lot of detailed information on sections you might not consider. Was highly useful for my trip but you may be time limited if you still have a flock to look after.
 
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We found it a lovely, if at the time poorly signed, route with the need to work out our own stages (way back in 2015). You can check out our walk on the blog for 2015 - listed under this post as Camino 2015
 
When I walked this route in 2016 I hashed a route varying between the ‘formal’ Ruta do Mar, the coastal path Camino Natural de la Ruta del Cantábrico, and some tracks found on Wikiloc. My aim was to follow the coast more closely than the official route and I wanted to take in some points of interest, ie Estaca do Bares (the lighthouse at the most northerly point of Spain), el mejor Banco del Mundo, and the pilgrimage site at San Andrés de Teixido. It was a stunning, challenging and lonely route and I loved it.

There are lots of photos and useful info on my blog - days 24 - 31

I recorded my tracks on Wikiloc. If you are interested you can take a look by scanning the QR code or by searching reference number 14327215.

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When I walked this route in 2016 I hashed a route varying between the ‘formal’ Ruta do Mar, the coastal path Camino Natural de la Ruta del Cantábrico, and some tracks found on Wikiloc. My aim was to follow the coast more closely than the official route and I wanted to take in some points of interest, ie Estaca do Bares (the lighthouse at the most northerly point of Spain), el mejor Banco del Mundo, and the pilgrimage site at San Andrés de Teixido. It was a stunning, challenging and lonely route and I loved it.

There are lots of photos and useful info on my blog - days 24 - 31

I recorded my tracks on Wikiloc. If you are interested you can take a look by scanning the QR code or by searching reference number 14327215.

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Thanks Magwood, I have started working through both and with the Cicerone guide I hope to work out a short route. Will only have about a week left at the end of Salvador and a shortened (Lugo) Primitivo . Coming from Australia means I always want to squeeze too much in.
 
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I plan to walk this in April/May, and I would like to follow Magwoods lead! I used her notes and tips extensively in 2018 walking the Camino del Norte trying to stay as close to the sea as possible as much of the time as possible, and it worked well.
I plan to use her advice again this year walking from Ribadeo on the Camino del Mar. I am looking forward to a lovely experience
 
I plan to walk this in April/May, and I would like to follow Magwoods lead! I used her notes and tips extensively in 2018 walking the Camino del Norte trying to stay as close to the sea as possible as much of the time as possible, and it worked well.
I plan to use her advice again this year walking from Ribadeo on the Camino del Mar. I am looking forward to a lovely experience
Hi David. So pleased to be of help. I’m sure you’ll love the Ruta do Mar.
I walked part of the Norte again this year from Bilbao to the Primitivo turn off. Inspired by the forum thread about coastal alternatives I managed to stay much closer to the ocean this time - such a stunning rugged coastline. If you’re interested, take a look here.
Buen camino!
 
I will be walking from Bilbao to Santander (hopefully) the second week of April and I am sure we will be following your lead pretty closely.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
I got quite excited when I saw this -thank you, but I have been looking at magwood.me blog - and the Cicerone guide. Whilst Google offers a shorter route overall I wouldn’t want to miss those coastal paths. I guess very careful planning will be the trick.
Totally agree! Google maps may tend to stick to roads and miss the incredible beauty of the walk along the coast. It’s helpful to have the choice. Use the Cicerone guide but also Wikiloc (search for Cantabrico and Del Mar) and you’ll be able to track your way in live time. It helps when the Way is poorly marked!
 
I plan to walk Ruta Do Mar around The first couple weeks in July 2023. I have mapped out shorter stages with Google maps all the way to Camino English.

RUTA DO MAR
142 km Use Google maps
7 Stages

Stage 1 (google maps)
23 km Ribadeo to Foz
27 km Komoot offers paths
Ribadeo to Foz

Mar Stage 2 (google maps)
22 km Foz to San Cibrao
Foz to San Cibrao

Mar Stage 3 (google maps)
16 km San Cibrao to Viveiro
San Cibrao to Viveiro

Mar Stage 4 (google maps)
16 km Viveiro to Barqueiro
Viveiro to O Barqueiro

Mar Stage 5 (google maps)
16 km O Barqueiro to Ortigueira
O Barqueiro to Ortigueira

Mar Stage 6 (google maps)
24 km Ortigueira to Cedeira
Ortigueira to Cedeira

Mar Stage 7 (google maps)
25 km Cedeira to Ferrol
Hostal Chelsea to Pensión Residencia Maragoto
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It looks as if in stage six, you’re bypassing the cathedral at Teixido. Is that correct?
 
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Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Depending on time I may now make a detour to visit it. Peace.
It is well worth the detour but makes the walk to Cedeira a bit more complex. Several options from Teixido. When we walked last fall we went from Ortigueira to Carino and stayed there before the challenging walk the next day to Teixido.
 

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