Camino Inglés · Stage 2 of 5
Stage 2: Pontedeume to Betanzos
- From
- Pontedeume
- To
- Betanzos
- Distance
- 19.7 km
- Climb
- ↑ 523 m
- Descent
- ↓ 509 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A very steep climb out of Pontedeume, then country lanes past the beaches of Miño.
Practical tips
The 1.5 km climb out of Pontedeume is over 20% in places. The first café is 7.5 km in, at A Ponte Baxoi. After the overpass in Miño the arrows are easy to miss.
Along the way
Betanzos
A medieval town with steep streets and Gothic churches. In San Francisco, the tomb of Fernán Pérez de Andrade rests on a stone boar and bear. The town is famous for its runny 'tortilla de Betanzos' and for launching a huge paper balloon every 16 August.
More photos of Betanzos →Where to sleep in Betanzos
- Albergue de peregrinos de BetanzosPublic (Xunta)
- Albergue del Convento de las Agustinas RecoletasReligious
- Albergue Río MandeoPrivate
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.