The Primitivo Way from Lugo

You will arrive in Lugo on your own, or if you wish, we can arrange your transfer to this place from any airport or station you arrive at.

From here, depending on your arrival time, you can visit various points of interest such as the Cathedral of Santa María, the many squares and churches in the city, and its famous walls—the most emblematic and representative monument of Lugo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Alternating paved roads with rural paths, you will leave the city of Lugo heading toward Ferreira. Most of the kilometers follow a local road, and the rest go along easy tracks with slight inclines, so this is a stage to take at a calm pace.

Along this route, you can visit various points of interest such as the Church of A Retorta, which gives the town its name, originally Romanesque and refurbished in the 18th century. Very close to it, a Roman milestone from the time of Emperor Caligula was found, although only a replica remains today.

In this stage, you leave the province of Lugo to enter that of A Coruña. Via rural dirt roads and paved roads, you will move through small villages with a clear Jacobean connection and plenty of charm. There are two alternatives for this stage; we choose the so-called “Roman road” variant, as it is slightly shorter than the official route.

Upon arriving in Melide, considered the geographical center of Galicia, you can try the best Galician-style octopus. You can also visit local points of interest, such as the Chapels of Carmen or San Roque and the Church of Sancti Spiritus. Furthermore, you will meet pilgrims who are walking the French Way, and from here you will continue together toward Compostela.

A short stage that allows you to rest your tired legs after all the accumulated kilometers, passing through wonderful villages such as Boente or Castañeda, where you can make stops and enjoy the excellent local produce.

You will finally arrive in Arzúa, where you can visit different local points of interest such as the Pazo de Brandesco or various museums in the area, like the Honey Museum or the Cheese Information Center, the latter being famous for its great taste and Denomination of Origin Arzúa-Ulloa.

You only have two stages left, and this is one of the easiest you’ve done so far. With a bit over 19 km and no apparent difficulties, the stage goes along quiet service roads, crossing forests and meadows with few inclines. The only downside is that you will have to cross the highway multiple times.

Once you reach O Pedrouzo, you can delight in visiting places of high historical value and natural appeal, found in stately buildings linked to noble lineages and noble families. You can also visit examples of religious architecture, such as the Church of Santa Eulalia de Arca.

Santiago is waiting, and you can feel it among the pilgrims. Some walk briskly with their minds set on the destination, while others walk at a leisurely pace, afraid of reaching the end of their adventure and uncertain about what comes next.

In any case, they all share the hope of finally arriving at the majestic Obradoiro Square and looking up to see the baroque facade of the Cathedral. Ahead lies a short, easy stage, with moderate inclines and pleasant paths.

Free day to visit all those monuments, in addition to the Cathedral, that make up the grand Galician capital. If you have time, do not hesitate to stay one or two more days to fully enjoy your stay, as this city offers a wonderful old quarter where you can immerse yourself in Galicia’s deepest culture and best local cuisine, coming together to give pilgrims the best of the Galician community.