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Starting at
450 €
Distance
99 km
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Regime
Bed and breakfast
Type of Accommodation
Private room with bathroom
Service
Backpack transport
Transfer
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Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago
Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago
Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago is part of the very first pilgrimage route and it is still one of the least known.
Its original layout begins in Oviedo, from where, during the 9th century, Alfonso II el Casto walked to Santiago de Compostela to certify that the rests that had been found in San Fiz de Solovio belonged to the Apostle Santiago. In fact, King Alfonso II, is considered the first pilgrim in history.
The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago is much easier than the original starting point, Oviedo, from where we cover a good part of Asturian geography on a route with a significant difficulty level.
The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago a good way to get to know the deepest rural Galicia, leaving from the city of Lugo.It is also a good option for pilgrims who have less time, since we shorten the duration of the Camino, but also fulfilling the 100 kilometers that are required to get the “Compostela” once we arrive to Santiago.
Along this Camino, we will pass through numerous towns in the interior of Galicia. It is an area with a fairly mild climate in the spring – summer months, but in which, during the winter months we will find a lot of humidity, cold and even the probability of some snow. We will enjoy very green landscapes between the different population centers, truffled with small villages whose inhabitants are mainly dedicated to agriculture and livestock.
From the fourth stage on, we will connect with the Camino Francés route, whose pilgrims we will meet in the town of Melide. Like them, we will reach the city of Compostela through “Monte do Gozo”, a mythical place on the Camino de Santiago from which we can see the towers of the cathedral and our long-awaited destination: the tomb of the Apostle.
BUEN CAMINO!
Lugo
Lugo is a city that has preserved the most important remains of its Roman past. Worth mentioning is the World Heritage Site, the thermal baths and the Roman bridge. The festivals are also of great tourist attraction and are among the most popular in Galicia. In addition, this city offers great gastronomic diversity where you can enjoy tapas and wines. Arrive on your own.
Accommodation in Lugo.
Lugo - A Ponte de Ferreira
Difficulty level: easy.
Part of the route runs on local roads, if not on paved paths. The hardest part is the number of kilometers we have to cover today, but the height differences are practically zero.
Accommodation in A Ponte de Ferreira.
A Ponte de Ferreira - Melide
Difficulty level: easy.
A stage with strong rural character and with some bumps in the terrain, this stage leads us to Melide, the geographic center of Galicia and the point where we connect to the French way. We recommend the “Vía Romana” which is a little shorter than the traditional one.
Accommodation in Melide.
Melide - Arzua
Difficulty level: easy.
We leave the province of Lugo and walk to the province of A Coruña. Again, there are a few kilometers to cover so that we can enjoy some of the enchanting towns along the way like Boente and Castañeda until we reach Arzua, famous for the cheese made there.
Acommodation in Arzua.
Tag 5, Arzua - O Pedrouzo
Difficulty level: easy.
A short and quiet stage to process everything that was experienced during the trip before arriving in Santiago the next day.
Accommodation in O Pedrouzo
O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Excitement and strange sensations alternate. It is the last stage. We recommend that you start hiking early to take part in the pilgrimage, which is celebrated at 12:00 p.m. First we reach Lavacolla and then climb Monte do Gozo, where we can catch a glimpse of the long-awaited cathedral from a distance. Finally the “Plaza del Obradoiro” and the well deserved personal satisfaction to have achieved the goal.
Acommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela
Day in Santiago de Compostela. End of our services.
Room with private bathroom
Breakfast included
Luggage transport for each stage on the way (max. 20 kg – 1 piece of luggage per person)
Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
24-hour emergency line
Detailed information with stage maps
Pilgrim pass
Pilgrim scallop
Travel Insurance
Half board supplement: 25 € / person / night
Private transfer to Lugo: on request
Private transfer to the airport: on request
One day tour Santiago – Fisterra: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas & Wine Tasting: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas, Wine Tasting & Boat Trip: on request
One day Tour Santiago – Catedrales Beach (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday): on request
One day Tour Santiago – Ribeira Sacra (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday): on request
Extra piece of luggage: €8 per stage and piece of luggage (maximum 20 kg)
Extra nights: on request
Travel cancellation insurance
Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago
Starting at 450 €
Price per person in a double room
Price per person, based on double occupancy.