Making a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is one of those experiences that no one should miss in life. While there are many options to complete the route, the English Way offers the chance to discover the beauty of a series of cities that make you fall in love.
Unlike other routes, the english way to santiago offers the possibility of starting from A Coruña, being separated from Santiago by only 74 Km. Likewise, it is a route less crowded by tourists, allowing you to enjoy stops where tranquility and green landscapes predominate.
The advantages of choosing the Camino de Santiago from A Coruña
During the 13th and 14th centuries, pilgrims from all over Europe used the posts of Ferrol and A Coruña as a starting point to begin their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. As most were people from the British Isles, the route was named the English Way. Of the two variants that the route offers, the route from A Coruña is much shorter compared to that of Ferrol. In total, the route is made up of 74 km divided into three stages. Its only negative point is the impossibility of receiving the Compostela, as the distance is insufficient. On the other hand, the itinerary includes a visit to the majestic Torre d’Ercole, which is why it is also called “Lighthouse Trail”.
What are the stages that make up the English Way from A Coruña?
The 74 km of routes that the route includes are full of interesting attractions that guarantee the quality of the experiences, which are distributed as follows:
Stage 1: A Coruña – Bruma
With its 33.6 km it coincides with Stage 1b of the English Way. Corresponds to the longest of the three phases, aspect that covers its level of difficulty. From start to finish, the long walk makes up for it amazing natural sceneriesespecially when crossing the estuary area located on the outskirts of the Galician port.
Stage 2: Bruma – Sigueiro
Bruma will be the meeting point for pilgrims who come from the Ferrol slope – even if for them it corresponds to the fifth stage of the journey – becoming companions along the 24 km journey up to Sigüeiro. In terms of difficulty, it is easier than the first stage not only because of the shorter distance, but also because the trails are more bearable, requiring a lower level of resistance when walking.
Stage 3 Sigüeiro – Santiago de Compostela
Both for its orographic profile and for a length of only 16.7 km, the third stage is the easiest to cover; however, it is also the most expensive. That’s because it’s short the course is characterized by a high level of intensity. The reward is the chance to honor the apostle from the Plaza de Obradoiro, achieving the goal of completing a pilgrimage full of emotions and many attractions to enjoy.
Is it possible to get Compostela from A Coruña?
To be honest, in addition to living the experience, pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago with the idea of obtaining the Compostela, a certificate that proves that they have completed the journey according to the established standards. Among the requirements is to cover a minimum distance. Although the Camino de Santiago de A Coruña does not meet the minimum mileage required to obtain the Compostela, now pilgrims can get the merit thanks to the approval of the request made by the Municipality of A Coruña to the Municipality of Santiago.
