For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
I walked the Ingles last year from Ferrol. You have chosen the route less traveled and it is wonderful as was the food. For a gourmand there are some wonderful restaurants and places to eat but parsing the ingredients would get you tongue tied. I followed bit and pieces of Johnnie Walker's guide and was not unhappy.
I fear that the major change is crowds (relative crowds - not like Sarria onwards), but it did mean full albergues (mid-September). Fabulous walk, though.So, inquiring minds are wondering -- do you have the names or any info for any of those great places? If my body is still holding together in July, I may try to squeeze in a walk on the Inglés. I walked from Ferrol about 10 years ago, and would love to see how it's changed. Buen camino, Laurie
Nothing like fueling up for the day to come!I can't think of a better place to start off with fabulous dining than in Ferrol at O Camiño de Inglés. The menu appears to change frequently, and is presented on a chalkboard that they prop by your table when ordering. You didn't mention a budget, so while not cheap, excellent quality and very friendly service are found. It's located just a couple of blocks from the start of the Camino, so I visited the day before we actually started the walk.
I adore octopus. In Australia, the most common kind is deep-fried baby octopus. The combination with potato sounds intriguing.You will find pulpo (octopus) on the menus everywhere. Pulpo a la gallega is most common (octopus with potatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika). Right across the estuary (ria) from Ferrol is a town called Mugardos that is known for a dish called pulpo a la mugardesa, which is octopus and potatoes in a red pepper sauce. You don't have to go to Mugardos, just be on the lookout for this dish on menus throughout the camino and try it if you enjoy pulpo!
Oh God, that sounds divine.In Cabanas I had a great order of churros con chocolate at a place called "Churreria Las Vegas", just a down the block from Hotel Sarga. Not sure if all wheat products bothers you, but for those not sensitive, churros are a wonderful treat, especially if you have them fresh out of the fryer.
Cheers!Right over the bridge in Pontedeume there are many cafe bars, and even a culinary school right off the camino. I know a chef who works there, so if I find any additional information I will make an update.
Betanzos
- now this is the town to eat!
Enjoy, y BUEN PROVECHO en tu BUEN CAMINO!!
I walked from Ferrol to Santiago in August 2015. Shared the Camino with some pilgrims on a few days but no bed race, other nights like the muni in Mino, a block from the beach, I was solo. Mylifeonvacation summed up the dining very well. I found some great places to eat in Ferrol, Pontedeume and Betanzos, sorry I did not make notes. One memorable meal was in a very popular place near the main square of Betanzos where I had a marinated mussel dish.So, inquiring minds are wondering -- do you have the names or any info for any of those great places? If my body is still holding together in July, I may try to squeeze in a walk on the Inglés. I walked from Ferrol about 10 years ago, and would love to see how it's changed. Buen camino, Laurie
My fovourite dish in Galician Restaurants is Zamburiñas a la plancha (grilled). Zamburiñas are very similar to vieiras but much smaller.
Ah, zamburiñas! The first time I was in Galicia walking the Ingles I did not know about these, but on my second trip, I did! Will have to post a pic (or two), but if you like scallops and see these on the menu, get them!
I also saw this today online, a list of 15 foods to try before you leave Galicia (I, personally, will pass on the lamprey eel, but the rest are or look wonderful!):
http://megustagalicia.noticiasgalicia.com/2016/03/09/15-comidas-tienes-probar-irte-galicia/
I'll agree on the lamprey. It's very popular in Portugal, when in season, and I have tried it enough times to know I will not try it again.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?