Easy English Way Camino Tour
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Easy English Way Camino Tour

10 days

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Walk the beautiful English Way Camino on a shorter pace for an enjoyable trip

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.

Highlights of the Easy English Way Camino Tour

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.

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From $850USD
10 days
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Self-Guided
Hostels and pensions
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Easy English Way Camino Tour

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

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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 $1,150 USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $850 USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

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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.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1-9

Simple hostels and pensions along the Camino

Stay in basic hostels and pensions along the walking route. These accommodations, although simple, are adequate and are preferred option of a stay for many Camino walkers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Easy English Way Camino Tour

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.

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Is this tour for me?

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.

Local Guide

Margot, Galiwonders
Margot
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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