English way in the province of A Coruña
There is an officially recognized Camino de Santiago that runs entirely in the province of A Coruña. The English Way was, since the Middle Ages, the access route to Compostela for pilgrims from northern Europe, who arrived by boat to the Galician ports. There are two variants: the one that starts from A Coruña and the one that starts from Ferrol. Both converge in Bruma (Ordes), and from there they cross A Coruña to Santiago. Touring it, in its entirety or some of its stages, is a fantastic and comfortable way to soak up the Jacobean experience.
Starting from the coast, the greatest difficulty of either of these two variants is at the beginning, in the rise from sea level to the interior of the province. The first variant in A Coruña begins in A Coruña, where you can start from the Tower of Hercules itself, a Roman lighthouse declared a World Heritage Site. The promenade, the Plaza de María Pita and the collegiate church of Santa María del Campo are highlights before leaving the city behind. The bypass that starts in Ferrol will allow pilgrims to glimpse the industrial power and landscape of the estuary, with its shipyards and facilities historically linked to the Spanish Navy. This tour shows churches, convents and the architectural splendour of the neoclassical neighbourhood of A Magdalena. After leaving the city, the path borders the estuaries of Ferrol and Ares, with seascapes of great beauty.
Both paths converge at the Bruma hostel, in the municipality of Mesía, a historic enclave of reception of pilgrims. From there, the route continues through Ordes and Cerceda, towns marked by their agricultural tradition and their rural landscape, among chestnut, eucalyptus and oak forests. The route approaches Compostela through Oroso, crossing the Tambre River by the medieval bridge of Sigüeiro, to finally end in the city of the Apostle.
There are several agencies that facilitate the organization of the Camino de Santiago in a group. Among them, Do Camino proposes specific trips along the English Way, and Galician Roots offers a personalized and VIP service, directly managing accommodation and transfers. The Camino de Santiago Agency organizes guaranteed departures with a support vehicle, while Santiaguea adapts its packages to each route and client. Other companies with years of experience are Pilgrim, which makes guides and assistance available to groups; or Tee Travel, with full-service group tours.
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