Stage of the Camino
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
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Casa Rural Dona Maria
Hotel Villa De Betanzos
Hotel Garelos Betanzos
Hostal Pórtico
Apartamento Arcoiris
Apartamento completo con wifi en Betanzos
Apartamento con vistas al río
Apartamento con wifi en casco histórico Betanzos
Apartamento en el casco historico de Betanzos
Apartamento La Ribera
Apartamentos Moreira & Betanzos
Casa típica Betanzos Casco Histórico
La Casona de Betanzos
Lula Apartamento
Mirador de Ferradores
MIRADOR DE LA MURALLA
Parada do Camiño de Santiago
Pensión La Plaza
Tras Do Atrio Casa en el Centro de Betanzos
TraviesaBetanzos
Vivienda Novo Betanzos
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