Early morning sello in Ferrol

[Hilly]

Due to a late arriving flight I'm planning on getting the early train from A Coruña to Ferrol which arrives just before 8am. Tourist office will be closed. Ideas please on where to get a first stamp near the starting point.

 

[trecile]

Maybe at the train station?

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

Any cafe. Worst case, somewhere like
the cafe attached to Hotel Almendra. Opens moderately early (7.00?). Good coffee and only a couple of blocks from the Camino on the route out of town.

Buen Camino!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I don't think the starting point needs to be at the tourist office or a church. I got mine last month from our hotel in Ferrol before we headed on our way. Probably any bar in town or business that is open early will at least have a return address stamp to offer.

 

[dick bird]

Any bar or café that is open. You don’t really need one from you start point and if you get one from your first night’s accommodation, you can still get the 2 a day for your compostela.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

I don't think the starting point needs to be at the tourist office or a church. I got mine last month from our hotel in Ferrol before we headed on our way. Probably any bar in town or business that is open early will at least have a return address stamp to offer.

You're right it doesn't but the 'recognized' starting point is actually at the port, just down the road from the information office.

 

[Hilly]

Maybe at the train station?

Ooh, that would be a bit different!

 

[Hilly]

Any bar or café that is open. You don’t really need one from you start point and if you get one from your first night’s accommodation, you can still get the 2 a day for your compostela.

Ah, my first night will be in La Coruña and I won't be staying in Ferrol, just passing through.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

Ah, my first night will be in La Coruña and I won't be staying in Ferrol, just passing through.

Dick means your first night actually on the trail (eg Neda, Pontdeume) for your second stamp of the day. The first being any location that you find open in Ferrol.

 

[Tincatinker]

The station master at Ferrol was very happy to provide me with the official seal of the FEVE. But that was a few years ago. Worth a try though.

By the time you’ve made your way to the port and the start point both the bars adjacent will be open and both will provide a sello to go with your coffee

 

[dougfitz]

The day I left Ferrol, I got my first stamp at the Parador.

 

[Varekai]

By the time you walk from the train station to the tourist office, it'll be around 8:30AM. Have breakfast at a nearby bar and before you know it, it'll be 9AM and the office will be open.

 

[Blister Bill]

Due to a late arriving flight I'm planning on getting the early train from A Coruña to Ferrol which arrives just before 8am. Tourist office will be closed. Ideas please on where to get a first stamp near the starting point.

My bus got in at 8:30. By the time I wandered to the start point and took the obligatory photo the lovely lady from the tourist office walked past and gathered me up a tad before 9. If you had a coffee/breakfast it will be 9 before you know it. Or as above just get one from any cafe. If it is of interest there is also a pilgrim blessing after the mass at 9 at km 111 Mon-Fri (our lady of Angustias).

 

[Hilly]

Thanks to everyone for replying. I had it in my head that the tourist office didn't open until 10.30! So all is good. Now just hoping that it doesn't rain the whole way to Santiago.......

 

[Hilly]

The day I left Ferrol, I got my first stamp at the Parador.

Ooh, very up market. I like it!

 

[TravellingMan22]

Thanks to everyone for replying. I had it in my head that the tourist office didn't open until 10.30! So all is good. Now just hoping that it doesn't rain the whole way to Santiago.......

Are you walking next week? The forecast (yes, I know!!) looks good!

 

[Hilly]

Are you walking next week? The forecast (yes, I know!!) looks good!

No, 6 December. Just pre planning!

 

[TravellingMan22]

No, 6 December. Just pre planning!

Ah ok. Planning to walk next week Ferrol to SDC so if I can help in any way… will start earlyish probably Tuesday!

 

[Hilly]

Ah ok. Planning to walk next week Ferrol to SDC so if I can help in any way… will start earlyish probably Tuesday!

Just finished SJdPP - SdC on 15 October. Now I know the camino calls you back but this is ridiculous. Barely 4 weeks, can't settle, so sod it!

 

[TravellingMan22]

Just finished SJdPP - SdC on 15 October. Now I know the camino calls you back but this is ridiculous. Barely 4 weeks, can't settle, so sod it!

Good work! Well I will write up a ‘end of tour’ report with an overview of any logistical bits and pieces so hope that helps and fell free to ask any questions ! I am not a planner and just have t shirts, shorts, a jumper, and a bucket hat, so hope it doesn’t rain.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Now I know the camino calls you back but this is ridiculous. Barely 4 weeks, can't settle, so sod it!

I noticed the same thing...he ain't called "Travelin' Man" for nuthin'.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I am not a planner and just have t shirts, shorts, a jumper, and a bucket hat, so hope it doesn’t rain.

Good luck having no rain and sunny, summer weather!

 

[TravellingMan22]

Good luck having no rain and sunny, summer weather!

Ah thank you! Bit reckless I know. I always wear shorts in all weathers, but maybe a raincoat may have been a sensible move esp. as I bought one in the charity shop week! I know I get too gung ho about things!

 

[Steven Dwyer]

Worst case scenario, tape your train ticket into your credential showing your arrival into Ferrol.