Hospital de Bruma
Camino Ingles
Hospital de Bruma is a tiny hamlet with outsized historical significance — a pilgrim hospital has stood here since 1140, making it one of the oldest documented pilgrim shelters on any Camino route. The original hospital dedicated to San Lorenzo is long gone, but the albergue occupies the same spot. A modest chapel remains.
This is also where the two branches of the Camino Inglés converge — the route from Ferrol and the route from A Coruña meet here. From this point forward, you share the path.
Food is available just down the road at Casa Graña. Services are otherwise minimal — this is a hamlet, not a town.
A pilgrim hospital dedicated to San Lorenzo was established here in 1140 and became part of the Hospital de Santiago. Pilgrims have been stopping at this exact spot for nearly 900 years. The convergence of the Ferrol and A Coruña routes made this a natural waypoint.
The next stretch to Sigüeiro is about 24 km through forest and rural paths. The terrain is predominantly flat with gentle inclines — a welcome change after the hills south of Betanzos. You'll pass through several tiny villages, but services are scarce until Sigüeiro. The walking is pleasant — eucalyptus groves, traditional hórreos, quiet lanes — but carry what you need.
Accommodation in Hospital de Bruma.
| Albergue de la Xunta de Bruma 10€ 22 |
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| Albergue San Lorenzo de Bruma 20€ 22 |
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| A Casiña de Bruma |
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