Camino Inglés · Stage 1 of 5
Stage 1: Ferrol to Pontedeume
- From
- Ferrol
- To
- Pontedeume
- Distance
- 27.7 km
- Climb
- ↑ 392 m
- Descent
- ↓ 379 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A long first day around the Ferrol estuary, through small towns and along the shore.
Practical tips
Services thin out after Fene. There is a climb of about 180 m after Fene and a dangerous crossing of the N-651; a signposted variant after O Pereiro avoids it (+1.4 km).
Along the way
Ferrol
A naval city with an 18th-century grid of streets, the Barrio de la Magdalena, and a large naval arsenal. The Camino starts at the Curuxeiras pier, where pilgrims landed.
More photos of Ferrol →
Pontedeume
Entered over a long bridge across the Eume. The Torreón dos Andrade recalls the lords of the area, and nearby lie the Fragas do Eume, one of the best preserved Atlantic forests in Europe.
More photos of Pontedeume →Where to sleep in Pontedeume
- Albergue de peregrinos de PontedeumePublic (Xunta)
- Albergue Río EumePrivate
Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.