The Camino Inglés (English Way) from A Coruña is 72 km long, making it the shortest route. Despite its length, you can still enjoy the Galician countryside, rural scenery, and stunning views of the ria coastline.
The Camino Inglés passes entirely through the Galicia region. You can fully immerse yourself in Galician culture and experience country life.
Camino Inglés from A Coruña
- Starting point : A Coruña
- Distance : 72km
- Average number of days : 4days
You can usually complete the Camino Inglés in four days, making it possible to do the Camino over a weekend without much difficulty.
The trail is well-marked. Overall, it’s suitable for beginners, but a basic level of fitness is recommended to handle the uneven paths and varied terrain.
The difficulty of the Camino Inglés from A Coruña
Compared to other Camino routes, the Camino Inglés is one of the easiest. Not only is it shorter in distance, but the path itself is mostly quite flat.
Albergue of the Camino Inglés from A Coruña
There are only five official albergues along the entire route. While this might not seem like enough, there are also privately operated albergues and hotels available. So, there’s no need to worry!
If you’re doing the Camino during the busy season, like July or August, I highly recommend booking your accommodation in advance. I walked the Camino Inglés in early July, and after Hospital de Bruma, the albergues were usually full. Hospital de Bruma, a small village where the two English Way routes from A Coruña and Ferrol meet, was fully booked. I walked to Ordes, about 2.6 km off the main route, to find a place to stay. In fact, it’s quite common to stay in Ordes during the busy season. There’s a hotel called ‘Hotel Alda Camiño Inglés‘ . where I stayed along with many other pilgrims.
The last town, Sigüeiro, can also get fully booked. There are five accommodation options in Sigüeiro. If you’re not too particular about where you stay, you can likely find an albergue without booking. However, if you’d prefer a more comfortable albergue or bed, I recommend booking in advance and staying at ‘Albergue Segue o Camiño‘.
Albergue Segue o Camiño is super clean, and they provide real beds! Sleeping in a real bed makes me feel very relaxed during the Camino.
Cafe and Restaurant of Camino Inglés from A Coruña
Most of the Camino Inglés passes through the countryside, and you won’t encounter any large towns until you reach Santiago de Compostela. As a result, there aren’t many cafes and restaurants along the way. However, you won’t struggle to find places to rest and grab something to eat. I found a cafe in a convenient location.
However, there is one exception: there are no cafes or restaurants in the 20.1 km stretch from O Burgo to Hospital de Bruma. You need to prepare some food and water for this section. Especially for those staying in Sergude, which is located in this area, I highly recommend preparing dinner, as there are no places to find food nearby.
How busy in July
I did the Camino Inglés in early July. Until I reached Hospital de Bruma, a small village that is the confluence point of the two English Ways from A Coruña and Ferrol, it was very quiet. I didn’t meet any pilgrims on my way, and even in the albergue, there were only four people. After Hospital de Bruma, the trail became pretty busy, but it was still less crowded compared to other popular routes. I encountered fewer than 20 people per day on the road.
How hot in July
Early July on the Camino Inglés can be quite hot. While it is possible to walk during the day, most people tend to avoid walking after 1 or 2 PM because the sun is very strong. After 2 PM, I didn’t see anyone on the road.
Average temperatures typically range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) in early July. In some areas, temperatures can even rise higher, especially during the day.
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