Camino
6th - 11th July
From €810pp (Flights not included)
The Celtic Camino from Coruna takes you the last 75km to Santiago. You must walk 25km at home to get your certificate. As this route is only 75kms, it can be combined with a 25km pilgrimage in Ireland (such as the Boyne Valley/Kerry Camino).
WHAT IS Included
5 nights’ accommodation in ensuite rooms on a B&B basis.Upgraded to 4* accommodation
for all nights (two in Coruña, three in Santiago).
1 x evening meal (final night in Santiago).
Airport transfers – Santiago airport to A Coruña and Santiago to Santiago airport.
All internal coach transfers – Burgo to Coruña return, As Travesas to Santiago return,
Sigüiero to Santiago return.
Pilgrim Passport (Issued by Camino Society Ireland – the only official Irish pilgrim passport).
Detailed walking notes and accommodation maps.
Free guided walk on the Boyne Valley Camino before the departure date. Date TBC.
The group is accompanied for the week. The emphasis will be on people having the freedom
to walk at their own pace; please note that it is your own responsibility to make it to your
end point each day.
Not Included
Flights
Meals not listed above
Dates & Flights
Below are the suggested flights to book for this Camino
Aer Lingus, Dublin to Santiago de Compostela return.
July 6th outbound (only flight that day).
July 11th return (only flight that day).
You're free to book flights from alternative airports but would need to make own transfer arrangements to starting point.
Price
€810 per person sharing
Single Supplement €310 - extremely limited
Solo travellers can also share with each other (subject to finding a match)/
Deposit €150pp
Note: flights are not included and will cost extra.
Itinerary
Itinerary – Before Spain
Date TBC – Boyne Valley Camino
To give people a chance to complete the 25km in Ireland, we will walk the Boyne Valley Camino.
We will meet on the steps of St. Peter’s RC Church in Drogheda at 09:40 to begin our walk at 10:00.
You will be given your pilgrim passport in advance (the only official Irish pilgrim passport – provided by Camino Society Ireland).
Collect your stamps at the tourist office in Drogheda, Mellifont Abbey, Tullyallen and Oldbridge Estate before returning to Drogheda.
Your certificate from the Camino Society will be presented to you on the day – you will need to bring this with you to Spain as proof of having completed the 256km in Ireland.
Itinerary – In Spain
July 6th, Day 1
Fly from Dublin to Santiago. Upon arrival, you are provided with a private transfer to A
Coruña.
Introduction to the tapas scene in A Coruña - a different way to dine out!
July 7th, Day 2
In the morning, leave from St. James’ Church in A Coruña to walk 10 km to Burgo. Here, we
have a short break before transferring back to Coruña.
We will transfer directly to Coruña’s most historic monument - the UNESCO World Heritage
Site of the Torre de Hercules.
After visiting the Torre, we will walk back to the city centre along the prom by the famous
OPrban and Riazor beaches, finishing up at the Plaza Maria Pita.
Free evening to explore the old town - the shopping on Rua Real is optional!
July 8th, Day 3
Return transfer to Burgo to walk 20 km to As Travesas. Today’s walk is a very tranquil one,
passing through a couple of stopping points along the way; once you reach As Travesas, you
will have merged with the Camino Inglés route from Ferrol.
The second half of the day takes in the steepest climb of the week, a 5km section just after
leaving the village of Sarandós. Our finishing point for the day is a Camino institution - Casa
Avelina - where a welcome always awaits you!
July 9th, Day 4
Return transfer to As Travesas.
Walk 27 km to Siguiero. Today is a very pleasant day, walking in rural settings once more.
The first half of the day is mostly spent along quiet roads until you reach A Calle and its
landmark Cruceiro bar. Before that, the quirky exhibits at A Rua will have everyone taking
out their cameras!
After resting in A Calle, the remainder of the day involves walking along forest tracks and
minor roads until you approach the town of Siguiero. After a week of undulating terrain,
you’re nearly there!
July 10th, Day 5
Walk 16 km to Santiago. About half way through the day, you find yourself walking through
the wonderfully-named Enchanted Forest, after which comes your first stopping point at
Hotel Castro.
From here on, it’s all about the destination; for the last 5 km, you are making your way
through the city outskirts until you reach your destination – the mighty cathedral of
Santiago!
You have plenty of time to collect your Compostela (the Camino certificate) from the Pilgrim
Office and to take in the sights of the old town.
We meet up for an evening meal to celebrate our achievement – what you get up to after
that is up to yourself!
July 11th, Day 6
Free morning in Santiago and a chance to attend the midday pilgrim mass (if you are lucky,
you might get to see the Botafumeiro swing). The historic centre of Santiago is a UNESCO
World Heritage site and a beautiful place to wander or indeed to sip a café (or something a
bit stronger!) and watch the world go by. The centre of Santiago is very compact and easily
walkable – a treasure trove of beautiful buildings and winding streets.
Return to Santiago airport for your return flight to Dublin.
HOW TO BOOK
For more information or to book, please email CaminoGroups and quote our reference to book this trip
Email - steps@caminogroups.ie
Reference Code - 25CAM166 Celtic Rory
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Through booking an RTC offer you agree to the travel agent's terms & conditions.
- Flights are not included in the prices, your flight is Dublin to Santiago de Compostela with
Aer Lingus (return).
- You are advised to have adequate travel insurance in place from the time of booking.
- Lunches, snacks and evening meals (other than as included above) are at your own
discretion.