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Bear in mind also that you’ll need to carry water and some snack food. One liter of water weighs one kilogram. There were days on the Camino Ingles when I carried a minimum of 2 liters because even though it would seem to be a more developed area there were some long stretches with no services...
There is a Tabaco/Gift Shop not far from the Pilgrim office in Ferrol. The address is R San Francisco #56, at corner of R San Francisco and R Carmen Curuxeiras. Last September my husband and I purchased pilgrim shells at that shop. They were inexpensive and on a string that allowed easy...
My husband and I did the Camino Ingles last September. We booked ahead -- wanted real beds (we are in our mid 60s and husband is 6'4" tall so hostel bunks weren't going to cut it for him!). Anyway, here's where we stayed: Hotel Zahara (Ferrol) was OK - served the purpose; Pension Marigato...
My husband and I walked from Fisterra to Muxia in September, overnighting in Lires. Not terribly difficult BUT be aware that there are not many places to get water or food on the route. Be sure to carry enough to meet your needs for the day.
My husband and I checked our bag from USA to Madrid. Then took a train to Ferrol. No problem taking poles on the train. So if you’ve not yet purchased a ticket to Ferrol you might try the train. It was very pleasant .
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