![]() Click the menu at the bottom of the right-hand icon (the vertical bars).At some point, a screen appears asking if you want to download that particular region. Zoom into the country or region you want.You can now download the detailed maps of regions or countries you want. After downloading and installation: open the app.Go to: Play store (android) or Apple store (IOS).Besides, Organic Maps is open sourece, with no advertising and no trackers. Organic Maps is a spin-off from, Because of that it looks a lot like, to change to Organic maps will not be difficult. D ue to a change in this app, some files cannot be read well in this app any more. This app is available for Android and for iOS (IPhone).īefore we used t o recommend in this manual. In addition, this app works without advertising and without trackers. Once installed, you can download (Open Street) maps from all over the world for free. This app is free, easy to use, requires relatively little memory and – once downloaded – can be used completely offline. All of these apps have their own pros and cons.įor the sake of clarity, we will focus on one particular app which we think is very useful: Organic Maps. There are several: Organic Maps,, Google maps,, OSMand, Oruxmap, Viewranger and Komoot. Fietsroutes naar Santiago de Compostelaįirst of all, you need to install an appropriate app which can open these files.Calm is always with us along this way because it is not as crowded as the other ways. This fact became so popular that knights from all over Europe stopped in Galicia to go and visit Santiago. We actually know about some Crusaders and Templar pilgrims from the 11 century that used to go to Jerusalem who during their stopover in A Coruña used to walk to Santiago to ask St James for protection in the Holy Land. Pilgrims used to choose the English Way after reaching Galicia because they stay in monasteries and hospitals. ![]() The English used their main ports to board for Galicia: Bristol, Newcastle, London or Southampton were the main emitters of England and Galway or Dublin the main emitters of Ireland. From Ferrol to Santiago there are 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) full of history and heritage where green is the main color of all stretches. ![]() If you want the accreditation, you need to start in Ferrol, as it’s necessary to walk more than 100 km (62 miles) to get it. The last two stretches are the same for both itineraries. The only difference is the number of stretches: 5 for Coruña, 3 for Ferrol. About the “Camino Inglés” RouteĮl “Camino Inglés” allows you to choose two starting points: either the city of A Coruña or Ferrol. Crossing the Pyrenees took them a lot of time because of the thieves that used to be in this route. This fact was an advantage in regard to the time that took go through the French Way. When they arrived at Galicia the route became calm and safe and they could easily reach Santiago de Compostela in about a few days. But in the mid-14 century, taking advantage of the commercial flows of that time, pilgrimage started to be more and more popular among sailors, they wanted to get to know some of our Christian sanctuaries. They arrive at these two main ports and then they used to walk to go to different Galician cities and villages Santiago was not their main objective. The name of the English Way comes from the route that British sailors used to do, crossing the sea full of merchandise to sell and visit the famous Christian sanctuaries. The English way or “Camino Inglés” started in the Medieval Ages because of the strategic position of Ferrol and A Coruña, main ports to enter Galicia from Northern Europeans, such as English, Scottish, Irish and Scandinavians who came to Spain to buy and sell goods. You can find lovely villages such as Bruma(better known as Hospital de Bruma because of the old pilgrims’ hospital that used to be in that village), located in Mesía. We recommend you also walk the 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) between A Coruña and the point where both ways get unified. There are plenty of small lovely villas on the way to enjoy the northern gastronomy and fresh seafood. ![]() There are just 5 pilgrim hostels (“albergues”) in summer, so you must book ahead, or choose a private accommodation. ![]()
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