2nd stage Camino Primitivo: Lugo – Santiago
The second part of the Original Way leaves behind Asturian mountains and centers itself in the rural Galicia. In Melide the route merges with the crowded French Way.
Day 1
Lugo
Lugo is one of the 7 biggest towns in Galicia and it is the only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls, which reach a height of 10 to 15 metres (33 to 49 ft) along a 2,117-metre (6,946 ft) circuit. Before you start a real walking, a short evening walk along the top of the walls will be a unique experience to get a taste of this medieval town.
Day 2
O Burgo de Negre
A nice and green stage on the Camino – 22 km (13,5 miles). You will leave Lugo through the oldest gate in the Roman wall. On your way you will see a few small churches. You will enjoy the rural Galician environment and the freshness of the air.
Day 3
Melide
Today you will follow your route to Melide and join the pilgrims who are walking the French Route. Once in Melide you should search for a place called “pulpería” to taste the Galician specialty – the boiled octopus.
Day 4
Arzúa
Today you will make it to Arzúa – famous for its regional cheese, so if you fancy a small tasting, ask for “queso” in Spanish or even better for “queixo” in Galician. Like Spanish wines, it has its certificate of origin: Arzúa-Ulloa.
Day 5
Pedrouzo
The most important detail of this penultimate stage is the chapel dedicated to Saint Irene. The baroque fountain is famous for its healing waters.
Day 6
Santiago de Compostela
Among the patches of eucalyptus and oaks you will meet the last villages belonging to O Pino. From the top of Monte do Gozo hill you will get the first view of Santiago de Compostela. Here begins a city tour that ends at the foot of the Baroque facade of the Cathedral. The Obradoiro Square is the end and the beginning. Congratulations! You’ve just made it!
| Standard Accommodation | 6 nights | |
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per person sharing a double room | 350€ |
| per person in a single room | 500€ |
| Extra nights | ||
| Lugo | per person sharing | 75€ |
| single supplement | 25€ | |
| Santiago de Compostela | per person sharing | 75€ |
| single supplement | 25€ |
| 1 or more bags | |
| Luggage Transfer | 5€ per day and item |
Check Flights to Santiago and A Coruña
| Transport to Lugo (Taxi 1-3px) | ||
| From A Coruña Airport to Lugo | 120€ | |
| From Santiago Airport to Lugo | 150€ | |
| Transport from Santiago (Taxi 1-3px) | ||
| Hotel to Santiago Airport | 30€ | |
| Santiago to A Coruña Airport | 120€ | |
| Santiago to Vigo Airport | 150€ | |
Map
The basic package includes:
- Lodging in private inns: private room with en suite bathroom and breakfast included
- Phone attention in Spain 24/7 while walking your Camino
- Maps of the route and places where you will stop: online and paper version (guidebook by Cicerone)
- Official pilgrim passport(s) – issued by Santiago’s Cathedral
- Luggage tags (when booking a luggage transfer service)
