English Way from A Coruña

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the English Way safe?

  Yes, definitely. All Jacobean routes are very safe, well signposted and pass through inhabited places. The English Way is no exception, and it is a very safe route.

• How many kilometers is the English Way of Saint James?

  The total kilometres of the English Way are about 117 km from Ferrol. From A Coruña, another possible start, are 74 km. Keep in mind that this distance may vary depending on the possible variants or complementary and alternative routes that the pilgrim decides to take during the route.

• I need to cancel my reservation.

  You can cancel your trip free of charge up to 15 days before the start date, with no need to give any explanation.

  • 15 days or more in advance → refund of 100 % of the amount paid, with no penalty. The refund is processed within a maximum of 7 days.
  • Less than 15 days → Between 15 and 8 days before: 50 % of the total amount. 7 days or less → 100 % of the total amount.
  • No-show → no right to a refund.

  If you have taken out the Cancellation Insurance, you must inform us regardless of how many days' notice you give, but you have to handle the refund process with the insurer yourself.

  Transfer of the booking: if you cannot travel, you can transfer it to another person at no cost; we only need you to let us know far enough in advance for us to arrange it. In that case, payments are settled directly between clients.

  The client is responsible for any additional cost arising from the cancellation.

  ⚠️ IMPORTANT: every cancellation must be notified by email: info@viajescaminodesantiago.com (cancellations are not processed by phone).

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• Does the English Way from A Coruña entitle you to the Compostela?

  By distance, no: from A Coruña it is about 74 km, below the minimum of 100 km on foot. The Pilgrim's Office considers an exception for A Coruña: one can obtain the Compostela if they can prove having walked a previous section (about 25 km) from their place of origin. If you do not want to depend on that condition, we recommend starting in Ferrol.

• What is luggage transport and how does it work?

  Luggage transport is included in group trips, trips with a dog and VIP trips; on all other trips it is an optional service you can add when booking. With it you can enjoy the Camino de Santiago without the burden of carrying your luggage on your back, knowing that your suitcase will be waiting for you at your next accommodation upon your arrival.   Along with your credential, you'll also receive stickers. Cover these stickers with the requested information and stick them in a visible place on your suitcase.   Upon arrival at your accommodation, we suggest asking at the reception where you can leave your luggage. You'll need to leave your luggage at the designated spot early in the morning for our carrier to pick it up. This ensures that when you arrive at your next accommodation, your luggage will already be waiting for you.

• How many days do I need for the English Way from A Coruña?

  With 4 stages and 74 km, the trip lasts 6 days and 5 nights: you arrive in A Coruña, walk A Coruña–Sergude (20 km), Sergude–Hospital de Bruma (13 km), Bruma–Sigüeiro (24.5 km) and Sigüeiro–Santiago (16.6 km), and the last day is for heading home or staying on in Santiago. It's one of the shortest Caminos you can do.

• What should I see in A Coruña on the day I arrive?

  You have the whole afternoon. Walk along the seafront by Riazor and Orzán beaches to the Tower of Hercules, and come back round the Montealto district to La Marina, with views of San Antón Castle. Finish in María Pita square and go for tapas along Rúa Real and the nearby streets.

• Where exactly does the English Way start in A Coruña?

  At the 13th-century Church of Santiago, in the heart of the old town. From there you leave past the glazed galleries of La Marina, and the city soon gives way to the O Burgo promenade, with its Romanesque church and the Acea de Ama mills. Then you cross the medieval bridge of A Xira and continue through hamlets to Sergude, the end of the first stage (20 km).

• Where does the English Way from A Coruña join the route from Ferrol?

  On the outskirts of Hospital de Bruma, at the end of the short stage from Sergude (13 km). Just before, a short steep climb takes you up from the valley to the Ordes plateau: it's the only real climb of the day. Hospital de Bruma still has the feel of its old pilgrims' hospital, and from there you share the Camino to Santiago with those who set out from Ferrol.