7 day Camino recommendations other than Sarria?

[spikey]

So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.

Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.

 

[SabsP]

Leisurely six or seven days from Ferrol to Santiago? The Camino Ingles is a compact Camino with lots of nice possibilities.Pontedeume and Betanzos especially are inviting towns to spend some time.

Camino Inglés | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

El Camino Inglés corresponde a la ruta de peregrinación utilizada en la Edad Media por devotos ingleses, irlandeses y de otros países del norte de Europa, que llegaban en barco al puerto de A Coruña y, en menor medida, a otros situados en las rías de Ferrol, Ares y Betanzos. Hoy, tras la...

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[auburnfive]

Start in Vigo, then take the Variante Spiritual through to Santiago. Meets the qualifications for a Compostela.

 

[roving_rufus]

Head to the Camino Portugues, starting in Portugal, like Ponte de Lima and getting a taste of pastel de nata as pilgrim snacks before hitting Spain and tortilla as snacking food.

 

[J Willhaus]

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/pilgrim-office-in-monforte.71519/

See this link. You can also start in Montforte on the Invierno. There is a new pilgrim office there and it is about 100 km.

 

[MickMac]

Foncebadon to Sarria via Samos.

 

[Grousedoctor]

Leisurely six or seven days from Ferrol to Santiago? The Camino Ingles is a compact Camino with lots of nice possibilities.Pontedeume and Betanzos especially are inviting towns to spend some time.

Camino Inglés | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

El Camino Inglés corresponde a la ruta de peregrinación utilizada en la Edad Media por devotos ingleses, irlandeses y de otros países del norte de Europa, que llegaban en barco al puerto de A Coruña y, en menor medida, a otros situados en las rías de Ferrol, Ares y Betanzos. Hoy, tras la...

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I’m going to second Sabine’s suggestion of the Inglés from Ferrol. The two towns mentioned in her post were a couple of our favorites. Betanzos is particularly know for their very tasty omelettes/totillas. I would highly recommend dinner at Casa Miranda in the heart of the city for great food and atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our seven days of hiking on the Inglés.

 

[Roland49]

Maybe Tui to SdC?
That's 110-120km and is doable in 7 days.
I walked Sarria to SdC in 5 days.

HTH

 

[spikey]

So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.

Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.

Although possibly not crucial to end in Santiago although first stage from France may be too hilly for BG?

 

[Albertagirl]

I walked Ourense to Santiago, as the last section of a long but rather disturbed camino last fall. It is a fairly popular route for pilgrims who can only walk about 100k and want the compostela.

 

[Athena Atterdag]

Leisurely six or seven days from Ferrol to Santiago? The Camino Ingles is a compact Camino with lots of nice possibilities.Pontedeume and Betanzos especially are inviting towns to spend some time.

Camino Inglés | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

El Camino Inglés corresponde a la ruta de peregrinación utilizada en la Edad Media por devotos ingleses, irlandeses y de otros países del norte de Europa, que llegaban en barco al puerto de A Coruña y, en menor medida, a otros situados en las rías de Ferrol, Ares y Betanzos. Hoy, tras la...

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Second this! Ferrol is a great starting point, Pontedeume and Betanzos are both beautiful and pleasant towns, and I loved walking this Camino.

The Invierno is my favourite route, but if you're starting in Monforte de Lemos (which is magnificent), you're missing some of the most picturesque parts of this Camino, such as Las Medulas and the long stretch along the river Sil. On the other hand, you get to cross the river Miño and admire the vineyards and climb the Monte Faro, which is the geographical centre of Galicia!
But if you're looking for a popular route with a flow of pilgrims, be aware that the Invierno is quite the solitary Camino. When I walked it in winter of 2018/2019, I didn't meet a single pilgrim until well into Santiago de Compostela itself, whereas when I walked the Inglés this January, I regularly bumped into two other pilgrims.

 

[arch]

So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.

Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.

We very much enjoyed Lugo on our Primitivo Sept 2016

CAMINO PRIMITIVO FROM LUGO TO SANTIAGO LAST 100KM​

“The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago Last 100km, the last stretch of the Original Way or Camino Primitivo from Lugo, is much easier than the first half, from Oviedo.

This part of the Camino trail takes 6 nights to complete, walking just over 97km. This stage starts in the fantastic city of Lugo, home to the best-preserved Roman wall in Europe (Read more about Lugo and the Romans), stretching over 2kms wrapped around the old town.

Apart from its famous wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lugo is also known for its good food. Many bars in town will serve free ‘pinchos’ when you order a drink.

The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago Last 100km, continues towards Santiago de Compostela across peaceful forests and farmland, following old Roman paved roads and over pretty medieval bridges. For any history buffs, this is the perfect Camino route as it is not only filled with historical points of interest, it is also one of the oldest Camino routes (if not the oldest).

This section joins the final stretch of the Camino Frances, the most popular Camino route, in the lively town of Melide where you should try Galicia’s most classic dish: octopus. If you are traveling in October, make sure you catch the traditional San Froilán festival in Lugo.

The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago is perfect for pilgrims looking for a quieter, more rural experience on the Camino. There will be long interrupted stretches of this Camino with just yourself and your thoughts! If this sounds like the ideal Camino journey to you then the Camino Primitivo is for you.”
Be sure to stop in Melide at Pulperia Ezequiel for octopus, meat, fish and regional wines.

 

[DonnaM]

So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.

Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.

 

[DonnaM]

Hi, The Camino Ingles is roughly 120km, my granddaughter and I are doing it this year, all in Galicia, looks fab

 

[lt56ny]

Head to the Camino Portugues, starting in Portugal, like Ponte de Lima and getting a taste of pastel de nata as pilgrim snacks before hitting Spain and tortilla as snacking food.

Ponte de Lima is my favorite town on all the caminos I have walked.

 

[Robi Diaz De Vivar]

So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.

Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.

Tui to Santiago de Compostela. Fantastic.

 

[Guy Strachan]

The Camino Sanabres from Ourense to Santiago which is one of the options for the final section of the Via de la Plata.
Lovely walk through beautiful scenery & plenty of facilities but not a busy route.
Did in 2018 and would highly recommend.

 

[spikey]

Thanks for all the good advice folks.
We‘ve decided on the Camino Ingles this time.
Leaving Ferrol on 6th Oct 22

 

[SabsP]

Thanks for all the good advice folks.
We‘ve decided on the Camino Ingles this time.
Leaving Ferrol on 6th Oct 22

Excellent!

Take into consideration though that the 12th of October is Dia de la Hispanidad so shops will be closed. Accomodation might be booked by local holidaymakers.

This year it is on a Wednesday so many people might take a ' puente " ..a long bridge to cover the weekend and have some longer time off.

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