Lugo
Lugo, the only city in the world with its Roman city walls still intact, is a little gem and a must-see for anyone choosing to walk the Primitive Way.
Lugo is the quintessential Roman city of Galicia and one of the most fascinating historical destinations in northern Spain. Founded over two thousand years ago as Lucus Augusti, it preserves an extraordinary Roman heritage that coexists with Galician tradition. Within the city walls lies an old town full of squares, pedestrianised streets and monuments, notably the Cathedral of Santa María de Lugo and the remains of the thermal baths. Another defining feature of the city is the River Miño and its natural importance, reflected in the 2002 UNESCO designation of the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve, which is renowned for its riverine landscapes.
Lugo
Lugo, the only city in the world with its Roman city walls still intact, is a little gem and a must-see for anyone choosing to walk the Primitive Way.
STAGE 1: LUGO - FERREIRA
An easy stage that proceeds pleasantly along good tracks with hardly any changes in elevation. Perfect for starting the journey to Santiago.
Ferreira
Ferreira captivates with its historic Roman bridge—a haven of peace and stone where water and nature envelop the pilgrim on the Camino.
STAGE 2: FERREIRA - MELIDE
The stage starting from A Ponte Ferreira passes through numerous villages and leads to Melide, the point where the Primitive Way and the French Way converge.
Melide
Melide is a crossroads of the Camino, as the Primitive Way and the French Way converge at the Convent Square, making it one of the towns with the deepest Jacobe
STAGE 3: MELIDE - ARZÚA
The stage from Melide to Arzúa is one of the shortest on the Camino, but it can also be one of the most demanding.
Arzúa
Arzúa is a stop on both the French Way and the Northern Way, making it one of the major towns on the Way of St James.
STAGE 4: O PEDROUZO - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
This section winds through meadows and oak groves, traversing beautiful landscapes, until it reaches the final stop before Santiago de Compostela.
O Pedrouzo
O Pedrouzo is the last stop before reaching the city of the Apostle. It is the perfect place to rest before tackling the final stage of the Camino.
STAGE 5: O PEDROUZO - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
The final stage of the Camino, which follows well-marked paths before ending right in the heart of the Plaza del Obradoiro
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site, welcomes pilgrims at the end of the Camino in a city that has retained its centuries-old character.