The Camino de Santiago

How long is the Camino de Santiago? That depends. Some take on the all-Spanish 1, 000 km Via de la Plata route from Seville to Santiago to Compostela, while the most popular route, from Saint Jean Pied de Port in France-sometimes called the Camino Francés or French Way-is 790 km.

A popular 116 km hike, ideal for 10 days of leisurely walking, is known as the English Way-not because English Christians prefer camping and pub stops to walking, but because it is believed the route, from Ferrol on the Galician Coast, was used by pilgrims (朝圣者) arriving from Britain and Ireland. The English Way starts with coastal views and passes through the small towns of Pontedeume and Betanzos, and lots of wooded and agricultural areas.

Top Tip

With a Pilgrim’s Credential, you qualify for lodgings (住宿), which have bunk beds (双层床铺) and shared facilities and cost from just £5-6 a night.

When to Go

This part of Spain has relatively mild weather year round. March to October are likely to be best for sunshine, but rain is always possible here.

Do It Yourself

Fly with Vueling (vueling, com) from London Gatwick to A Coruña, with returns £100, or take a boat from Plymouth to Santander (£150 return).

A Coruña to Ferrol by train takes an hour and 10 minutes and costs £5.5.

Lodging costs for 10 days come to about £60.

The 40-minute train from Santiago de Compostela to A Coruña costs £5.5.

【小题1】Why is the English Way famous?

A．It appeals to English Christians.	B．It was once employed by pilgrims.
C．It is suitable for comfortable walking.	D．It showed beautiful scenery along the route.

【小题2】Which month will you choose if you love sunshine?

A．January.

B．February.

C．June.

D．December.

【小题3】How should visitors go from Plymouth to Santander?

A．By air.

B．By rail.

C．By car.

D．By water.