Hertsseasider
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2023 Camino Ingles
2024 Camino Portuguese Literal
We are back home in the UK having completed the Ingles last Thursday, a truly amazing experience, we loved it.
We booked hotels through a company and included bag transfers which really suited us and helped us enjoy the day knowing there was somewhere to stay at the end of it. All the accommodation was fine and comfortable but a special shout out to the Vilanova Apartments at Siguero which we particularly enjoyed.
Our route out was from London to Coruna, flying via Madrid and then a taxi to Coruna Bus Station and a bus on to Ferrol where we had a rest day in preparation. Ferrol is a really nice place to spend a day with some nice sites, bars and restaurants.
The first day walking was to Naron mainly along the river which was beautiful and the second day just the same to Pontedueme a really pretty town and great spot to stop. Then, the dreaded climb out of town which was tough but rewarding at the top. It then started to rain which I guess is part of the experience but we made it OK to Betanzos, another beautiful Galician town.
The next stage on to Bruma was down as one of the toughest but it turned out to be our favourite leg of the trip. Some beautiful forest walks, views and scenary, really great. Then on to Siguero before the last day walking on to Santiago. Rain did not deter us and the sun came out for our final walk into the city. I am sure it is the same for all but the walk into the Cathedral Square past the piper was simply amazing.
We had booked an extra day in Santiago so picked up our Compestela the next day, a relaxed and very efficient process. It was then off to the airport for the flight back to London.
Overall, we found the whole walk incredible if a little challenging en route. We met some amazing people from all over the world and everyone was tremendously supportive and encouraging to eachother. Food and drink on the way was really great and a shout here for Casa Avalina as I’m sure many would agree. We have some wonderful memories and yes, its hooked us, the Portuguese is on the rader for next year.
Buen Camino
We booked hotels through a company and included bag transfers which really suited us and helped us enjoy the day knowing there was somewhere to stay at the end of it. All the accommodation was fine and comfortable but a special shout out to the Vilanova Apartments at Siguero which we particularly enjoyed.
Our route out was from London to Coruna, flying via Madrid and then a taxi to Coruna Bus Station and a bus on to Ferrol where we had a rest day in preparation. Ferrol is a really nice place to spend a day with some nice sites, bars and restaurants.
The first day walking was to Naron mainly along the river which was beautiful and the second day just the same to Pontedueme a really pretty town and great spot to stop. Then, the dreaded climb out of town which was tough but rewarding at the top. It then started to rain which I guess is part of the experience but we made it OK to Betanzos, another beautiful Galician town.
The next stage on to Bruma was down as one of the toughest but it turned out to be our favourite leg of the trip. Some beautiful forest walks, views and scenary, really great. Then on to Siguero before the last day walking on to Santiago. Rain did not deter us and the sun came out for our final walk into the city. I am sure it is the same for all but the walk into the Cathedral Square past the piper was simply amazing.
We had booked an extra day in Santiago so picked up our Compestela the next day, a relaxed and very efficient process. It was then off to the airport for the flight back to London.
Overall, we found the whole walk incredible if a little challenging en route. We met some amazing people from all over the world and everyone was tremendously supportive and encouraging to eachother. Food and drink on the way was really great and a shout here for Casa Avalina as I’m sure many would agree. We have some wonderful memories and yes, its hooked us, the Portuguese is on the rader for next year.
Buen Camino