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Stage of the Camino

Betanzos to Bromma

From Betanzos To Bruma

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Origin

Betanzos

Destination

Bruma

Distance

28.00 km

Duration

7.00 h

Difficulty

Media

Ascent

425 m

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Stage Description

This stage is one of the hardest and most solitary on the English Way. The route enters Galicia's interior definitively, in a continuous rise and fall through a rural and depopulated landscape. It's an introspection day with long stretches without services, so it's essential to bring water and provisions. The path ascends progressively until reaching the As Travesas plateau. The destination is the legendary enclave of Hospital de Bruma, a medieval pilgrim hospital. Here, the route from Ferrol converges with the one starting from A Coruña. It's a small place with basic services but loaded with history and Jacobean significance.
The journey between Betanzos and Hospital of Bruma is considered by many to be the queen stage of the English Way. It's long, demanding and solitary. The profile is a constant ascent, carrying the pilgrim from almost sea level up to the interior plateau, over 450 meters in altitude. The route leaves Betanzos and enters a deep rural landscape, with long stretches that run through forests and areas of sparse population. Solitude is one of the characteristics of this stage, a contrast to the bustle of Betanzos. It's essential to plan well for the journey, as there are few points of refreshment. The path rises continuously, although with some breaks, over dirt tracks and local roads. As altitude increases, the landscape becomes more open. The end of the stage is found in Hospital de Bruma, in the municipality of Mesía. This small place is a historic enclave of great importance. Its name comes from the pilgrim hospital that existed here in the Middle Ages to serve the travelers who came from the coast. Today, a modern hostel of the Xunta of Galicia continues this tradition of hospitality. In Bruma, the two variants of the English Way converge, one starting from Ferrol and the other from A Coruña.

Last updated: 12/08/2025

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