Distance
20.3km
Ascent
351m
Walking time
5 h 30 min
Stage 3 / 6 · Camino Inglés · Galicia
Pontedeume Betanzos
Pontedeume to Betanzos: 20.3 km, 351 m of ascent and 444 m of descent, about 5 h 30 min on foot. Stage 3 of 6 on the Camino Inglés. All stages · Camino Inglés · Where to stay in Betanzos
km
20.3Ascent
351mDescent
444mWalking time
5 h 30 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile20.3 km · ↑351 m · ↓444 m · max 178 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
The Breamo hill, with its Romanesque chapel, is the hardest climb on the Camino Inglés. Miño and its beach, the medieval Ponte do Porco (with a legend of a boar and a maiden) and Betanzos, city of the Knights, with a Gothic old town, San Francisco and the Pasatempo park.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontedeume · Places to stay | 0 | 5 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Miño | 10 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergue |
| Betanzos · Places to stay | 20.5 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Pontedeumekm 0 · 16
Casa da Alvarella
House / apartment
Hotel Eumesa
HotelMiñokm 10 · 5
Hotel Crisol de las Rías
HotelPensión el Pinar
Guesthouse
Hostal la Terraza
GuesthouseWhere to stay in Betanzos
Hotel Garelos
Hotel
Hotel Villa de Betanzos
Hotel
Hostal Pórtico
Guesthouse
Albergue Sta María del Azogue
GuesthouseSee all places to stay in Betanzos (5)
Albergue de peregrinos de Betanzos · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
FAQ
How long from Pontedeume to Betanzos?
About 5 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 20.5 km with 295 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Betanzos?
Our guide lists 5 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 295 m up and 280 m down; the highest point is 178 m.
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