Doing the Way of St. James from Lugo allows you to cover the last 100 km of the Primitive Way, the route that follows in the footsteps of Alfonso II, the pilgrim king who reached the tomb of St. James when neither the city nor the cathedral still existed. This route, which starts in Lugo, offers you the best of inland Galicia: landscape, gastronomy, intangible culture, Roman and medieval remains, etc. A quieter route than the more famous French Way - with which it will eventually converge - but which grows year by year in number of pilgrims due to its enormous symbolic value.
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7-day trip along the Primitive Way to Santiago de Compostela.
6 nights accommodation according to the chosen category. Configure it.
Full documentation about the travel.
GPS tracks in your smartphone
Pilgrim's passport
Travel insurance with special coverage for sports activities.
24/7 telephone assistance during your trip.
VAT and other taxes
Extras in hotels and restaurants.
Other transfers requested by you, not specified in the contract.
Any other service not specifically defined as included.
Breakfasts, half-board
Luggage transportation on route (up to 15 kg / package).
Transfers to and from Santiago de Compostela airports and stations.
Complementary activities
Cancellation insurance
On the first day of the Camino de Santiago from Lugo you will have to get to the starting point, either on your own, or through some of the transfer services that we offer as optional. Our recommendation is that you get to the city as soon as possible, to make the most of the time and get to know it, if you have not already done so. Or to revisit it.
The impressive Roman wall, a World Heritage Site, contains Roman remains dating back two thousand years, as well as interesting medieval and Baroque monuments, such as its impressive cathedral. Without a doubt, you will have at your disposal a good number of attractions to occupy the hours before the start of your pilgrimage.
Hostel: Hostel Viatori or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Darío or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel East West or similar
Distance: 29.1 km
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Accommodation: A Ponte Ferreira
The first day of this Camino de Santiago from Lugo will take you from the great Roman city to the tiny village of A Ponte Ferreira, a perfect place to regain strength after the first stage. You will leave Lugo through the Porta de Santiago, which thousands of pilgrims have crossed over the centuries, to meet the river Miño and continue your journey. You will walk along secondary roads and paths in the middle of the characteristic rural landscape of inland Galicia.
Hostel: Hostel A Nave de Ferreira or similar
Standard accommodation: O Lar do Alecrín or similar
Charming accommodation: Casa da Ponte Ferreira or similar
Distance: 21.3 km
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Accommodation: Melide
This second stage of this section of the Camino de Santiago will take you to Melide, the point where the Primitive Way joins the French Way to continue towards Compostela. But not before enjoying this small town in the interior of Galicia, which hides its oldest cruceiro. From there you will notice a clear increase in the number of pilgrims, so we recommend that you enjoy the last kilometres of this primitive route to the maximum, much quieter and more solitary. If you are interested in gastronomy, in Melide you can't miss the octopus á feira - which has a great tradition here - and melindres: the typical dessert of this town.
Hostel: San Antón Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: La Esquina Guesthouse or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Lux Melide or similar
Distance: 15.2 km
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Accommodation: Arzúa
A short stage awaits you on the fourth day. Less than 15 km to adapt your pace to that of the French Way, which traditionally stops in Arzúa. This stage may be hard for walkers coming from Palas de Rei, but those coming from Lugo on the Camino de Santiago are already used to the continuous changes in level. In any case, the day promises paths among centenary trees and beautiful spots, such as Ribadiso: the anteroom of Arzúa.
Hostel: San Francisco Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Casa Elena Guesthouse or similar
Charming accommodation: La Casona de Nené or similar
Distance: 21 km
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Accommodation: O Pedrouzo
Another day of this Camino de Santiago from Lugo, marked by the presence of wonderful landscapes between forests and meadows that will accompany you during today's stage. You will notice that you will pass through villages much more frequently than in previous stages. It is not for nothing that you are approaching Compostela. At the end of the stage, you will find yourself in O Pedrouzo, a modern town, which has grown in recent years, and which offers a special hospitality to walkers.
Hostel: O Burgo Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Pension Lo or similar
Charming accommodation: O Muíño da Pena Guesthouse or similar
Distance: 19.1 km
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Accommodation: Santiago de Compostela
Finally, the last stage of the Camino de Santiago from Lugo! This stage takes you to the Plaza del Obradoiro from where you can contemplate the impressive cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Many end their journey here, while others continue on to Fisterra to contemplate the end of the world. Whatever your case, we are sure that this last stage will not leave you indifferent. You will feel the first stirring of the heart on your arrival at Monte do Gozo, from where you will be able to contemplate the towers of the cathedral just 5 km away.
It doesn't matter where you are from and how far you have walked, or how many times you have walked the path: it continues to impress and create a mood of joy that will accompany you until you arrive at the apostle's tomb.
Hostel: The Last Stamp Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Deniké Guesthouse or similar
Charming accommodation: Hotel Costa Vella or similar
The seventh day is a tribute to your efforts. After a well-deserved rest, you will have the whole day free to explore the Holy City: its Cathedral and the rest of its monuments. If you wish, we can also help you with this. And, if you have time, we have some complementary activities that may be of interest. Ask us about them.
Choose dates, type of accommodation, what services you want to hire and method of payment. You are in full control.
By default and compulsory, all our programmes include travel insurance with specific coverage for the Camino de Santiago. You can see the details in the section Insurance of our website.
All our programmes include a 24-hour telephone support service, should you need help at any time during your experience. This means that you can also contact us outside office hours (when you are on pilgrimage).
If you want to book this programme, you have the following options available a form where you can indicate the starting date, the type of accommodation and a series of optional services. The price will be updated according to the options you choose, so you have full control. Once you have configured your trip, click on "Book" to make the payment.
Once we receive your request, you will automatically receive a proof of purchase and within 48 working hours we will contact you to confirm the details of your booking and provide you with the documentation.
In Viando we also work with tailor-made programmes (short stages, intermediate rest days, itineraries different from those proposed, etc.). If you are looking for a Camino that meets your needs/preferences, you can ask us for a quote. here.
