English A Magdalena
18th-century grid with glazed-balcony houses.
Ferrol is about 87 km from the airport, some 59 minutes on the AP-9. An Enlightenment-era naval city and the start of the English Way, it is where Zonetransfers drops you at your hotel in A Magdalena or by Curuxeiras harbour.
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About 59 minutes for 87 km north on the AP-9, bypassing A Coruña.
A Magdalena has narrow streets; the car stops at the one closest to your hotel.
With eight pilgrims, the minivan works out at about €22 each.
From the planned quarter to the harbour.
18th-century grid with glazed-balcony houses.
Starting point of the English Way.
The oldest district, by the port.
Open Atlantic beach on the outskirts.
Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Ferrol by car or minivan.
Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Ferrol, start of the English Way.
From Curuxeiras harbour it is about 119 km on foot to Santiago, enough for the Compostela. It is walked in five or six stages via Pontedeume, Betanzos and Bruma.
From A Coruña the distance falls short of 100 km, which is why most pilgrims set off from Ferrol.
Some of the best-known addresses, and how we reach them:
Rúa Dolores, in the historic grid, a few minutes from Curuxeiras.
Facing the estuary, with direct car access.
Close to the start of the English Way.
The history of shipbuilding.
Guarded the mouth of the estuary.
In the heart of A Magdalena.
Facing the estuary beside A Magdalena.
The amount depends on the vehicle, not on how many travellers are inside. Fill the minivan and each of the eight pays roughly €22.
| Vehicle | Travellers | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €139 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €176 |
| Minibus or coach | more than 8 | tailored quote |
Bikes and golf bags travel at no extra charge if declared. Large groups: minibus and coach hire with driver in Santiago. Models and boot space in the vehicle fleet.
From Ferrol to Lavacolla, the Zonetransfers driver arrives 3 h ahead of a Schengen flight and 3 h 30 min ahead of a non-Schengen one.
| Flight destination | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Within Schengen | 3 h before |
| With passport control | 3 h 30 min before |
The AP-9 is fast; the margin covers check-in and security.
Holy Week in Ferrol is a declared festival of international tourist interest, with processions through A Magdalena.
From €139 by car for 1–4 people and €176 by minivan for 5–8.
About 59 minutes for some 87 km.
Yes, enter Curuxeiras or the nearby lodging where you will sleep before you start walking.
At the tourist office by Curuxeiras harbour or at your lodging; we can drop you at either.
Yes, at no extra charge. Declare them when booking so we assign a vehicle with enough room.
The driver adapts to the flight's actual arrival and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Four details and the car to Ferrol is yours at a closed price. Stops on the way? Write to us on WhatsApp.
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