Let’s discover an alternative path, starting from A Coruña instead of Ferrol. It is not a new route as the port of A Coruña was the preferred harbor for those pilgrims coming from Northern Europe since 13th century. This city was the starting point for those travelers who wanted to reach Santiago de Compostela.

Nowadays, this path is not very well known, but it became very popular on the Middle Ages. In fact, it has an amazing historic heritage due to the relevance of all the events the took place around the trail (wars, attacks from pirates or even commercial activities in the Atlantic Ocean).

But the fact that you have to walk at least a hundred kilometers in order to obtain the Compostela, seems to be a downer for most pilgrims planning to do this Camino. Nevertheless, an interesting option do exist for those who want to get into this path.

If you want to depart from A Coruña but you would like to get the Compostela (Pilgrim Certificate), you should know that you have two possible options:

You can walk the 25 km  stretch in your own country, or place of origin, until completing the 100 kms
You can visit some of the places related to St. James, for instance the famous Tower of Hércules, the church of Santiago, the collegiate church of Santa María del Campo or the door Puerta de O Parrote, among others.
From A Coruña we can find an urban route, although it’s a peaceful track just like the one from Ferrol. So, if you want to combine urban and beautiful rural landscape from the Northwest of Galicia, this will be the perfect path.

We will discover the ancient city of A Coruña visiting the Romanesque streets, squares and medieval churches, as we start a way that skirts the Bay of O Burgo towards the inner side of the Province.

At Galiwonders we will help you to explore an unforgettable Camino, with our know-how and experience in tailor-made trips.

Private accommodation · Half Board · Luggage Transfers included.