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Camino Primitivo
Oviedo - Lugo – Melide – Santiago, 320km
The Camino Primitivo is thought to have been the very first pilgrimage route to Santiago, hence it is also known as the Original Way.
On hearing that the bones of the Apostle James were miraculously unearthed in Santiago, King Alphonse II of the Asturias made the treacherous journey in the 9th century from Oviedo via Lugo to Santiago and eventually was accredited with confirming the relics.
This pilgrimage path has always been considered more challenging, crossing mountains and passing through dark woods.
Today, the Camino Primitivo links the Northern Way with the French Way, joining it in Melide. The path offers a quieter trail through beautiful natural settings and gorgeous rural farmland, passing through the authentically friendly villages of northern Spain.
Why the Camino Primitivo?
• Ideal for those seeking a more challenging walk
• Avoid the crowds on one of the less busy trails
• Walk the first ever recognised Camino to Santiago
STAFF TIP
Andreas Holland
Food Lover’s Tour Leader
Route: Food Lover’s Spanish Camino (combines highlights of Camino Francés, Primitivo & Norte)
Meal Highlight: I would have to say the 10 course dinner at the Michelin star Casa Marcial in Asturias. Then again, eating at A Tafona is a different experience that travellers aren’t likely to forget any time soon – it was no surprise when this restaurant earned a Michelin star in 2018.
Hikers on the Camino Primitivo near Oviedo
Ferrol Muxia
Finisterre
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Ribadeo
Oviedo
Santander
Bilbao Irun San Sebastian
SPAIN
Melide Lugo
Santiago de Compostela