Ferrol is a town in Galicia, Spain. It has 56,000 inhabitants (2023) and lies on the English Way of St. James (Camino Ingles). Over 20,000 pilgrims started here in 2024.
Understand
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Ferrol is one of the starting points of the English Way of the Camino de Santiago. Due to the modern requirement that pilgrims must travel 100 km (approx. 62 mi) by foot in order to be officially recognised, the city is a preferential starting point for those traversing the English Way.
The harbour, with its depth, capacity and overall safety, has few equals in Europe; its entrance is very narrow, commanded by forts, and may even be shut by a boom.
Ferrol has been a major naval shipbuilding centre for most of its history, being the capital of the Spanish Navy's Maritime Department of the North since the time of the early Bourbons. In the 17th century, Ferrol held the largest arsenal in Europe. Today, the city contains several major shipbuilding yards belonging to the Navantia Group.
Get in
[edit]The nearest airport is the one of A Coruña (LCG IATA). Others are in Santiago de Compostela (SCQ IATA, Vigo (VGO IATA) and Aviles (OVD IATA). The most destinations are served by the airport of Porto] (OPO IATA).
The town is served by trains.
- 1 Train station.
Intercity buses stop at the bus station.
- Estacion de Autobuses.
The port is used by cruise ships.
Get around
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For buses, see AlsaFerrol. One-way tickets are €1.55.
See
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- 1 Iglesia San Francisco.
- 2 Concatedral de San Xiao.
- Castelo San Felipe.
- 3 (in the ancient Barracks of Presidiarios, in the naval base).
- Parque Municipal Reina Sofia.
- Plaza de Amboage.
- Concello de Ferrol Plaza de Armas.
- Plaza da Constitución.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- Mercado de la Magdalena.
Eat
[edit]Budget
[edit]- Pizzería Sole Mío. Casual Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere, offering thin-crust pizzas, pasta dishes, and fresh salads. A good option for those craving classic Italian flavors.
- Cafetería cafeto. Simple café serving a variety of sandwiches and light meals in a relaxed setting.
- Golden. Modern café with a minimalist design, offering sandwiches and small savory dishes.
- Bocatería Algo Así. Informal sandwich shop specializing in freshly made bocadillos with fillings like cured meats, cheese, and grilled vegetables.
- Scooby Burger de Ferrol. Diner-style burger joint serving beef, chicken, and vegetarian burgers with fries and sauces.
- Restaurante Pizza Móvil. Family-friendly pizzeria offering classic and specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, and appetizers.
- Restaurante La MARTINA. Modern restaurant with a diverse menu featuring grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes.
- Bocateria tia María. Rustic-style sandwich shop focusing on traditional bocadillos with cured meats, cheeses, and fresh ingredients.
- La Hamburguesería de Ultramar. Urban-industrial style burger restaurant offering burgers with a variety of toppings, plus fries and onion rings.
Mid-range
[edit]- Bodegón Bacoriño. Traditional Spanish tavern offering a variety of tapas, grilled meats, and seafood dishes in a rustic, cozy setting.
- Restaurante Nautic. Seaside restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, with a modern and bright interior.
- El Caserío Vasco. Basque-inspired restaurant serving hearty dishes like grilled meats, stews, and pintxos in a casual, homey atmosphere.
- Restaurante O Pincho. Casual eatery offering a range of seafood and grilled meats, with an emphasis on traditional Galician flavors.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Albergue de peregrinos de Ferrol, C/ Estrada Alta, 25 (in the harbour area, 600 m from the start of the Camino Inglés). Inaugurated in 2023. Former Casa del Mar. Pilgrim passport required. No advance reservations. Sheet and blanket included. Two dormitories and a room for two. €10/person.
Nearby
[edit]Betanzos
[edit]In the metropolitan area of A Coruña, with the monastery church San Francisco and a well preserved old town, 40 km.
Pontedeum
[edit]A fishing village, 16 km from Ferrol.
Go next
[edit]- As a pilgrim in the direction of Santiago de Compostela.
- A Coruña