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Yes, that would be correct.
The building looks very nice. The 4th floor would be the top level and the view from the photos in the article matches what you can see across the street on Google Maps. It is just a few doors down from Zahara.
500-600 people per day on the Ingles? Smell of decaying flesh?? I'm having a little trouble with both of these statements - were there some posts deleted after these were discussed? I see the person who made these statements is now a "deleted member". Still, I would hate for a newbie to read...
I always try to maximize my time off too. From the east coast it's easy enough to find an evening flight on, let's say, a Friday night and get a connecting flight that arrives into Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña in the late afternoon/evening on Saturday. I try to make sure to allow about 2...
Actually, Uber just started operating in A Coruña at the end of July. But on the route from Ferrol that won't do any good. I echo what the others have said - utilize a local taxi service. Some hotels will do pick-ups from the route. Buen Camino!
It’s a bit hidden sort of uphill from the road, up a narrow tree-lined lane. I took this photo from already partway up the lane, so you can see how it’s not actually right on the road.
Yes, it’s actually right next door to Anton Veiras. I drove by there in March when they were laying down concrete.
Also, plans are in the works for the City of Ordes to make a path for the 2km walk from the Albergue into town. It’s kind of a busy road, so that will be a nice option when...
You are right, @davebugg There are several hotels, pensiones, rooms, and casas rurales that don’t get talked about much, but are available (depending on budget, or course) and somewhat nearby the route. Google maps is a great resource to check out the locations. Until more accommodations are...
There’s a small chapel across the road from Bar Avelina, which is on both legs of the route. The ladies in the café-bar can get the key from the neighbor who holds it and take you over, time permitting. There’s also a large century tree that is a neat photo op.
It is a striking building! I have never seen it from the angle in the article, but just from the street, driving by. If you leave the Torre de Hercules going towards the right (heading for the Orzán and Riazor beaches) you'll first pass the aquarium on your right and then around the next curve...
In Betanzos stop at the tourism office (right in the main square, in front of the taxi stand) to make sure Parque Pasatempo is open when you visit. It’s closed currently as they have been making (much needed!) repairs. Hopefully it is open when you are there because it really is a very unique...
I agree with all of the above; I’d also go to Ferrol the same evening of arrival. Here’s current info on the Tourist/Pilgrim’s office in Ferrol:
https://visitferrol.com/oficinas-de-turismo/?lang=en
http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/los-caminos-de-santiago/ingles/
The Eroski site shows the A Coruña - Bruma arm as Stage 7, but only lists albergues.
For the complete current list for both arms I think the CJS guide is your best bet...
www.rome2rio.com is a great place to explore the different travel options. The train runs regularly between the two, but bus is more frequent. The bus line is Arriva:
https://arriva.gal/servicios/horarios-en-pdf
I’ve taken the bus twice and it’s a nice ride. The second time there was even WiFi...
The route from Coruña actually goes through Segurde first, then meets up with the route from Ferrol in Hospital de Bruma. To go through Pontedeume you would start in Ferrol. Perhaps they were suggesting flying in to A Coruña? You’d then take a bus or train to Ferrol to start walking. The arm...
The ascent to Bruma from Presedo is much more gentle now since it’s been re-routed. But to break up the walk from Betanzos to Bruma, here are some places (aside from the Albergue in Presedo):
The distances are by car using Google Maps with Meson Museo Xente no Camiño as the pick up point...
It is not open yet and I haven’t seen anything that gives an actual date. This article from November says the construction is complete, it just needs to be furnished and readied for pilgrims...
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