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Walk the beautiful English Way Camino on a shorter pace for an enjoyable trip
Enjoy gentle daily walks that average 12 km per day for a more relaxed and enjoyable pilgrimage experience.
Trek the historical route, traced by British, Scandinavian, and Dutch pilgrims who sailed perilously to Ferrol, then walked to Santiago.
Qualify for Compostela certification as you will meet the 100 km requirement for the Camino’s pilgrimage accreditation.
Experience the English Way Easy, allowing you to walk at a comfortable pace. Known locally as the Camino Ingles, this self-guided tour has been designed with easier days, allowing you more time to explore the villages and is less taxing on the body.
This version of the Camino Ingles covers the 100 km pilgrimage from Ferrol to Santiago in 10 days, averaging 12 km daily. Historically traveled by British, Scandinavian, and Dutch pilgrims after a perilous boat journey, it remains a popular alternative route to Santiago de Compostella.
Begin in Ferrol to qualify for the Compostela, providing a peaceful and quiet journey. Customize your experience by splitting walking days. Tailored itineraries are available upon request for a unique pilgrimage.
Experience the English Way Easy, allowing you to walk at a comfortable pace. Known locally as the Camino Ingles, this self-guided tour has been designed with easier days, allowing you more time to explore the villages and is less taxing on the body.
This version of the Camino Ingles covers the 100 km pilgrimage from Ferrol to Santiago in 10 days, averaging 12 km daily. Historically traveled by British, Scandinavian, and Dutch pilgrims after a perilous boat journey, it remains a popular alternative route to Santiago de Compostella.
Begin in Ferrol to qualify for the Compostela, providing a peaceful and quiet journey. Customize your experience by splitting walking days. Tailored itineraries are available upon request for a unique pilgrimage.
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English Way Easy Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Check in
Arriving in Ferrol, a coastal town and the recommended embarkation point for the English Way.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ferrol
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Start your Camino Ingles, walking to Neda
Embarking on the initial leg can be completed in a single morning with minimal challenges. Before setting out from Ferrol, explore the port and the contemporary Magdalena neighborhood. En route, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the San Martiño de Xubia monastery, featuring a charming 12th-century Romanesque-style church.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Neda
Distance: 25km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Neda – Pontedeume
Prior to departing Neda, take the time to explore the baroque Santa María church, housing a Tudor-style Christ that arrived in 1550 via a British ship. Upon reaching Pontedeume, a must-see is the 14th-century Tower of Andrade, the sole remaining structure from a medieval fortress.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pontedeume
Distance: 15km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Pontedeume – Miño
This segment offers a blend of coastal vistas and woodland strolls. Miño, situated along the coast, is renowned for its picturesque beaches.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Miño
Distance: 10km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Miño – Betanzos
During your journey, make sure to stop by the iconic San Pantaleón de las Viñas church along the English Way. In Betanzos, the capital of one of the seven provinces of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia, explore numerous monuments showcasing the town’s rich history. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor their renowned potato omelette.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Betanzos
Distance: 11km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Betanzos – Leiro
Transitioning from the coastline, the English Way ventures into the heart of Galicia, passing through numerous quaint villages. Approximately halfway, explore the San Estevo de Cos church. This route encompasses both paved roads and rustic rural paths.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Leiro
Distance: 11km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Leiro – Bruma-Mesón do Vento
This segment of the Camino presents the most demanding terrain, reaching the peak of the English Way at 454 meters. As you traverse, you’ll pass by traditional Galician churches, chapels, and cruceiros (monumental crucifixes).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bruma-Mesón do Vento
Distance: 17km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 Bruma-Mesón do Vento – A Rúa
Your journey will wind through quaint rural villages, meandering past chapels and cruceiros. Notably, in the village of Cruz, enjoy the sculptures of a local artist, including depictions of the Apostle Santiago and a dinosaur, adding a unique artistic touch to your walk.
Overnight Location: Hotel in A Rúa
Distance: 10km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 9 A Rúa – Sigüeiro
The penultimate leg guides you through rustic landscapes, featuring both rural expanses and well-paved roads, allowing you to relish the lush greenery of Galicia’s countryside.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sigüeiro
Distance: 14km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Sigüeiro – Santiago
The final day’s walk spans 15 km, ensuring an early arrival in Santiago for ample city exploration. You’ve reached Santiago, the apostle’s ultimate resting place, concluding your journey! Remember to visit the Pilgrim’s Office with your Pilgrim Passport to obtain your Compostela (Pilgrim Certificate).
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 16km
Meals: Breakfast
English Way Easy Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.- Single room: from EUR1045*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR775*
Accommodation on English Way Easy Tour
During this trip you will mostly stay in hostels and pensions. These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest. Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the English Way Easy Tour?
Meals
9 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 9 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included, however, you are in charge of any other personal transfers.
Also included
- Detailed route description and maps
- 24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Guide services
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tourist Tax
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, tips, extra transfers, etc.
Optional Extras
- Accommodation upgrades
- Single occupancy upgrades
- How hard is the English Way Easy Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the English Way Easy Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Ferrol to start this tour?
- Where does the English Way Easy Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. Although the trail itself is not technical, you will be walking longer distances for multiple days in a row.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
9 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover walking. Get your travel insurance.
The nearest major airport to Ferrol is A Coruña Airport (LCG), which is approximately 50 kilometers away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach Ferrol.
The tour ends in Santiago de Compostella.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
Customer Ratings
Galiwonders is a specialist tour operator, focusing on pilgrimages along the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal as well as the Via Francigena in Italy. They offer adaptable tours to suit a variety of client needs and focus on truly taking care of their guests.
The tour guides are local experts, living and working right along the Camino. They have visited each hotel and restaurant they recommend, ensuring each is up to standard.
Galiwonders offers constant contact with their guests, ensuring all concerns or questions are addressed immediately so you can relax and enjoy your trip.
