Stage 2 of the Camino Inglés covers 19.8 km from Pontedeume to Betanzos, with 495 m of ascent and 494 m of descent. The highest point is 183 m. Allow about 6 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Casa da Pescadería
Xunta public albergue in a restored building in the old town: 35 places, 10 €, credential required, no booking. Closed from 5 October 2026 to 5 February 2027 (Xunta notice), so use the private places in that period.
Private albergue opened in 2022, about 400 m from the old town: 20 bunks with curtains plus private rooms for 3–4, from 18–19 €, bookable. Open 15 March to 31 October.
Albergue Santa María del Azogue
Christian-hospitality albergue run by the Camí de Santiago Mallorca association beside the Santa María do Azougue church: 16 bunks in 2 rooms, about 20 €, credential required, bookable. Open 1 March to 15 October only.
Two-star hotel on Praza Alfonso IX, in the centre of Betanzos about 150 m from the route.
Hotel with bar and restaurant in a listed building on Avenida de Castilla, about 250 m from the route on the way into Betanzos.
Guesthouse with private rooms and bathrooms next to the Río Mandeo albergue, about 400 m from the old town.
Xunta public albergue in the old schools on Rúa As Marismas at km 38, about 500 m from the centre: 22 places in 2 dorms, 10 €, credential required, no booking. A good end point for a six-day plan.
Hotel with the A Carboeira restaurant by Praia Grande in Miño, about 700 m from the route; open all year.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (OpenStreetMap, alberguescaminosantiago.com, Gronze or Páxinas Galegas) but could not be confirmed on their own website or an official site. Public albergues cannot be booked and fill in order of arrival; the Betanzos one is closed from 5 October 2026 to 5 February 2027. Hospital de Bruma and Presedo have very few beds, so book a private place there in summer.
Emergency: call 112. Health emergencies: 061. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.