Making a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is one of those experiences that no one should miss in life. Although there are many options to complete the route, the English Way offers the possibility of discovering the beauty of a series of towns that make you fall in love.
Unlike other routes, the english way to santiago it offers the possibility of leaving from A Coruña, being separated from Santiago by only 74 km. Likewise, it is a route less crowded by tourists, allowing the enjoyment of stages in which tranquility and green landscapes predominate.
Advantages of choosing the Camino de Santiago from A Coruña
During the 13th and 14th centuries, pilgrims from all over Europe used to use the posts in Ferrol and A Coruña as a starting point to start their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Because the majority were people from the British Isles, the route was named the English Way. Of the two variants that the path offers, the route that starts from A Coruña is much shorter compared to the one from Ferrol. In total, the route is made up of 74 km divided into three stages. Its only point against it is the impossibility of receiving the Compostela, since the distance is insufficient. In compensation, the itinerary includes a visit to the majestic Tower of Hercules, which is why it is also known as “Camiño do Faro”.
What are the stages that make up the English Way from A Coruña?
The 74 km of routes that the route entails are loaded with interesting attractions that guarantee the quality of the experiences, which are distributed as follows:
Stage 1: A Coruña – Bruma
Extending over 33.6 km, it coincides with Stage 1b of the English Way. It corresponds to the longest of the three stages, an aspect that covers its level of difficulty. From start to finish, the long walk is compensated by incredible natural settings, especially when crossing the area of the estuaries located on the outskirts of the Galician port.
Stage 2: Bruma – Sigueiro
Bruma will be the meeting place for the pilgrims who come from the Ferrol slope –although for them it corresponds to the fifth stage of the journey– becoming companions along the 24 km journey to Sigüeiro. In terms of difficulty, it is easier than the first stage, not only due to the shorter distance, but also because the paths 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 just 16.7 km, the third stage is the easiest to cover; however, it is also the most expensive. This is because, although the route is short, it is marked by a high level of intensity. The reward is the possibility of honoring 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 the Compostela from A Coruña?
Being honest, in addition to living the experience, pilgrims travel the Camino to Santiago with the idea of obtaining the Compostela, a certificate that proves they have completed the journey under the established norms. Among the requirements is to cover a minimum distance. Despite the fact that the Camino de Santiago from A Coruña does not meet the minimum mileage necessary to obtain the Compostela, pilgrims can now obtain the merit thanks to the approval of the request made by the A Coruña City Council to the Santiago council.
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