Camino Ingles

The Camino Ingles (or the English Way) is the striking route from the northern coast of Spain down to Santiago de Compostela. It was originally the route taken by seafaring pilgrims of Northern Europe. Pilgrims from countries as far away […]

The Camino Ingles (or the English Way) is the striking route from the northern coast of Spain down to Santiago de Compostela. It was originally the route taken by seafaring pilgrims of Northern Europe. Pilgrims from countries as far away as Sweden, Norway, England, Scotland and Ireland would have travelled from their homes to ports, and then sailed to the coast of Galicia. From there, their pilgrimage to reach the tomb of St James would begin.

They would walk from the ports of Viverio, Ribadeo, Ferrol, and A Coruna to Santiago de Compostela. Today’s pilgrims walking on the Camino Ingles begin their route in Ferrol or further back along the coast in A Coruna. A shorter route, this walk links up perfectly with Celtic Caminos in the UK and Ireland to give pilgrims the 100km minimum they need to walk to be awarded Compostela certification.

Walk in the footsteps of a different kind of pilgrim. Explore the lesser-known corners of Spain. Make the English Camino your next adventure.

114km – 1 Stage