The Camino Primitivo, or Original Camino is the oldest of the Camino routes to Santiago de Compostella. King Alfosno II of Asturias is considered its first pilgrim in the 9th century.
Accommodation
O Mesón Boarding House
Mar de Frisia Hostel
Accommodation
A Ponte de Ferreiros Hostel
Casa do Hórreo
Hirador de Rouris Boarding House
Accommodation
Romón Rodríguez Pilgrims Hostel
Casa Cuartel Hostel
Cantábrico Hostel
Os Chaos Hostel
Cantábrico Boarding House
Casa Manolo Boarding House
Hotel Pórtico
A Fonsagrada Camping
Points of Interest
Pilgrims Office
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    6. Sun
    1. Jul
    2. Aug
    3. Sep
    4. Oct
  1. 1430-2000
Accommodation
Camiño das Ocas Hostel and Boarding House
Accommodation
Espíritu Xacobeo Hostel
Casa da Galega
O Acivro
O Pino
Camping Peregrino O Castñeiro
Accommodation
Refugio del Puerto del Palo
Accommodation
Hotel La Casona de Amandi
Accommodation
Kilómetro 15 Boarding House
CHE Hostel
Amenal Hotel
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Arzúa Pilgrims Hostel
De Camino Hostel
Private Albergue
Home Stay
House
Guesthouse
Hotel
Camping Ground
Points of Interest
Merging of the Camino del Norte and the Camino Frances
  • Lugo
    6.3km 75m 120m
Accommodation
As Seixas Xunta de Galcia Pilgrims Hostel
A Toqueira Cantina Hostel
Points of Interest
Molín de Bedures
Accommodation
Berducedo Pilgrims Hostel
Camino Primitivo Hostel
Casa Marqués Boarding House, Hostel, Bar
Camín Antguo Hostel
Casa Uria
Casa de Aldea Araceli
El Valledor Apartments
Accommodation
Bodenaya Pilgrims Hostel
Accommodation
El alemán Hostel
Fuente Saleta Hostel
Boente Hostel and Boarding House
VUT Boente
Rectoral de Boente
Points of Interest
Area de descanso de Peregrinos
Accommodation
Santa Maria de Borres Pilgrims Hostel
La Montera Hostel
Points of Interest
Hospital Route
Accommodation
Casa da Bastida
If taking the Hospital Route, no groceries are available until Berducedo
Accommodation
Casa Ricardo Hostel
Casa Herminia Hostel and Hotel
Accommodation
Casa Camiño Country Lodge
Accommodation
La Casona de Escandina
Accommodation
La Figal de Xugabolos
Points of Interest
Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo Split
High-level Variant
Accommodation
Santiago Hostel
Casa Milia
Casa Garea
La Calleja Apartments
Points of Interest
Alternative Routes
Accommodation
Castro Youth Hostel
San Julián Country Lodge
Casa Ferreiro
Chao Samartín Hotel
Points of Interest
Castro Chao Samartin
  1. Tue
  2. Wed
  3. Thu
  4. Fri
  5. Sat
  1. 1100-1730
Accommodation
Xunta de Calicia Pilgrims Hostel
Casa Lameliña
Pensión Roma
Cortes Boarding House
Accommodation
Los Hospitales Hostel
Accommodation
Los Abedules
Hotel Palacia de la Viñona
Points of Interest
Mediaeval Bridge
Accommodation
Roca Madre Pilgrims Hostel
Monesterio de Cornellana Pilgrims Hostel
Hotel Cornellana
Accommodation
Casa Pascual
Accommodation
Casa Rural El Calero
  • Premoño
    6.1km 30m 145m Via original Camino route
  • Premoño
    4.7km 50m 170m Via road for cycles
Accommodation
Escamplero Pilgrims Hostel
Pensión El Tendejón de Fernando
Points of Interest
Puente medieval de Gallegos
Accommodation
Ponte Ferreira Hostel
A Nave de Ferreira Hostel
Cruz Ferreira Hostel
Casa do Cuco
Casa de Ponte Country Lodge
Pension Km 73
Points of Interest
Ponte Romana de Ferreira
Points of Interest
Petroglifos de A Xorenga III
Túmulo prehistórico de El Canadeiro
Accommodation
Rectoral de Romeán Pilgrims Hostel
Points of Interest
Oasis Primitivo Rest Area
Vending Machines
The last source of supplies before Lugo
Accommodation
Villa de Grado Pilgrims Hostel
La Quintana Hostel
Mirador de Miranda Rural Spa
Hotel Areces
Auto Bar Hotel
Accommodation
La Costana Hostel
Accommodation
Grandas de Salime Hostel
Porta de Grandas Hostel
Casa Sánchez Hostel
Hostel Occidente
Hotel La Barra
Fonda A Reigada
Points of Interest
Ethnographic Museum
  1. Tue
  2. Wed
  3. Thu
  4. Fri
  5. Sat
  1. 1100-1400
  2. 1600-1830
  1. Sun
  1. 1000-1500
Accommodation
El Cruce Hostel
El Texu Hostel
Aladino Hostel
Accommodation
Miguelín Hostel
Points of Interest
Punto de Descanso de Peregrinos
A coffee vending machine
Accommodation
El Minero Hostel
Accommodation
O Fogar de Maru
Labacolla Hostel
Pazo Xan Xordo
La Concha Hostal
Ruta Jacobea Hotel
Hotel Restaurante San Paio
Garcas Hotel
Accommodation
Ablergue Merlin
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Pilgrims Hostel
Private Albergue
Hostel
Guesthouse
Hotel
Points of Interest
Lugo Cathedral
  1. Mon
  2. Tue
  3. Wed
  4. Thu
  1. 0900-1830
  1. Fri
  2. Sat
  1. 0900-1900
Mass
  1. 0900-1000
  2. 1015-1115
  3. 1100-1200
  4. 1200-1300
  5. 1300-1400
  6. 2000-2100
Roman Walls
Accommodation
Xunta de Galacia Melide Pilgrims Hostel
Private Albergue
Guesthouse
Hotel
Points of Interest
Meeting of the Camino Frances and the Camino Primitivo
Points of Interest
Palacio de Meres/Argüelles
  1. Mon
  2. Tue
  3. Wed
  4. Thu
  5. Fri
  1. 0800-1800
  1. Sat
  1. 1000-1900
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Monte del Gozo Pilgrims Hostel
Monte del Gozo Hostel
Centro Europeo de Peregrinación Juan Pablo II
Santiago Apóstol Hotel
Points of Interest
Monument to the Pilgrim
Requires a 600m detour to the top of Monte do Gozo
Points of Interest
Ancient Pilgrims Hospital and Dolmen
Accommodation
Xunta de Calicia Pilgrims Hostel
San Mateo Hostel
Porta Santa Hostel
Porta Santa Hostel
Eligio Boarding House
Moneda Hotel Restaurant
Accommodation
Porta de Santiago Hostel
Arca do Pino Xunta de Galicia Pilgrims Hostel
Private Albergue
Guesthouse
Accommodation
Pomplejo O Piñeiral
The Camino route passes some way South of the actual village.
Points of Interest
Monastery of Obona
Accommodation
Pilgrim Albergue
Private Albergue
Guesthouse
Hotel
Points of Interest
Cathedral of San Salvador
  1. Mon
  2. Tue
  3. Wed
  4. Thu
  5. Fri
  6. Sat
  1. 1000-1300
  2. 1600-1700
Mass
  1. 0915-1015
  2. 1200-1300
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Pilgrims Hostel
Casa de Lembranza
Accommodation
Villa Palatina
Points of Interest
Alternate routes to A Montouto
Points of Interest
Medieval Pass
Points of Interest
Galerías mineras de Penafurada
Large tunnels used by the Romans to take water to the gold mines. Some tunnels run for tens of kilometres.
These tunnels are 4km from the main Camino route
Accommodation
Peñaseita Pilgrims Hostel
Accommodation
Donativo Polagrino
Pola de Allande Pilgrims Hostel
La Casita de Aba
Nueva Allandesa Hotel
Lozano Hotel
Accommodation
Pola de Siero Pilgrims Hostel
Points of Interest
Chapel of St Fabian and St Sebastian
Accommodation
Fontenonaya Hostel
Points of Interest
Alternative Routes to Castroverde
Points of Interest
Termas romanas de Valduno
Accommodation
Ribadiso Xunta de Galicia Pilgrims Hostel
Miraiso Hostel
Milpes Hostel
Los Caminantes Hostel
Ribadiso Boarding House
Pazo Santa María
Accommodation
Salas Pilgrim Hostel
El Tulipán de Salas Hostel
Villa de Salas Alojamientos
Valle del Nonaya Hostel and Boarding House
Casa Sueño
Castillo de Valdés Salas Hotel
Soto Hotel
Points of Interest
Collegiate Church of St Mary
Accommodation
La Corona Pilgrims Hostel
Casa Tia Teresa Boarding House
Salceda Hostel
Pensión Tasaga
Accommodation
Samblismo Hostel
Accommodation
San Juan de Vilapañada Hostel
Cabruñana Hostel
Accommodation
Casa Mandala
Accommodation
Akelarre Hotel
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Pilgrims Hostel
O Cándido Hostel
O Albergue
Casa Castrelo
Casa de Baixo Rural Tourism
O Lar do Alecrín Hostel
Fogar de Breogán
Hotel O Cruce do Burgo
Points of Interest
Church and Roman Millarium
Accommodation
Monasterio de Valdediós Pilgrims Hostel
Points of Interest
Monastery of Santa María la Real de Valdediós
  1. Tue
  2. Wed
  3. Thu
  4. Fri
  5. Sat
  1. 1030-1330
  1. Sun
  1. 1100-1330
  • Lugo
    7.4km 195m 115m
Points of Interest
Temple of Santalla de Bóveda
  1. Tue
  2. Wed
  3. Thu
  4. Fri
  5. Sat
  1. 1000-1500
Requires a 2.5km walk there and a similar return. Follow the LU-2903 to the temple and the red arrows to return to the main route.
Accommodation
Ca'Pacita Hostel
Accommodation
Xunta de Galicia Santa Irene Pilgrims Hostel
Santa Irene Hostel
Astrar Hostel
Andaina Hostel
Points of Interest
Alternative Routes
    Accommodation
    Pilgrim Albergue
    Private Albergue
    Guesthouse
    House
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Catedral Basílica de Santiago de Compostela
    1. 1000-2000
    View from the Praza do Obradoiro
    Journey's End
    Pilgrim's Mass
    1. 0730-0830
    2. 0930-1030
    3. 1200-1300
    4. 1930-2030
    Praza das Platerias
    The entrance point to the cathedral for those travelling the Portuguese Camino. The entrance way has the traditional alpha-omega signs inverted, indicating that this is the end of your journey and the start of a new life.
    Praza do Obradoiro
    The main arrival point for pilgrims
    Pilgrim Office
    This is where you can pick up your Compostela (pilgrim's certificate).
    This office can get very busy during the high season. Book a ticket ahead by using the link above.
    Accommodation
    Taberna Bella - Heidi's Place
    A Chousa
    Accommodation
    Mater Christi Hostel
    La Plaza Hostel
    Casa Pajulón
    La Posada Boarding House
    La Posada II
    Palacio de Meras Hotel & Spa
    Don Miguel Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Church of St Peter and Museum of Religious Art
    Accommodation
    Vega de Sariego Pilgrims Hostel
    Accommodation
    Casa de Amancio
    Accommodation
    A Pociña de Muñiz Hostel
      Accommodation
      Villaviciosa Hostel
      El Congreso Hostel
      Hevia Apartments
      Naredo Apartments
      El Sol Hostel
      Carlos I Hotel
      Casa España Hotel
      Ab Murias Blancas Hotel
      Hotel Arcea Villaviciosa
      • Buspol
        8.2km 55m 760m Steep descent
      Accommodation
      Las Grandas Hotel

      Camino Primitivo

      Camino Primitivo in Lavadoira, Asturias, Spain
      The Camino Primitivo, or Original Camino is the oldest of the Camino routes to Santiago de Compostella. King Alfosno II of Asturias is considered its first pilgrim in the 9th century.
      The Camino Primitivo involves many steep ascents and descents. Consider dropping your per-day distance target by 2-4km.

      Routes

      Camino Primitivo
      The main Camino route starting in Oviedo and ending at Stantiago de Compostella and following the Southern route
      Hospital Route
      Orginally the main route, the Hospital Route is a mountainous track to Berducedo. It passes the ruins of hospitals - pilgrim's inns - from when this was the main route.
      The route is long and there are no services. Ensure you have sufficient food and water.
      Burón Route
      Burón was the original centre of this region and the original pilgrimage route passed through this location.
      Camino del Norte Connection
      The original start point of the Primitivo. Start from Villaviciosa on the Camino del Norte and walk up to Oviedo.
      Camino del Norte Connection, High-level Variant
      Bypass the Monastery of Santa María la Real de Valdediós and head directly into the hills.

      Regions

      Region Closed Day
      España Europe The Kingdom of Spain
        1. Sun
      Asturies España The Principality of Asturias
        1. Sun
      Galicia España The Autonomous Community of Galicia
        1. Sun

      Holidays

      España Asturies Galicia
      Labour Day Thu 2025-05-01 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Galician Literature Day Sat 2025-05-17 ✔
      Galician National Day Fri 2025-07-25 ✔
      Assumption Fri 2025-08-15 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Day of Asturias Mon 2025-09-08 ✔
      National Day (Spain) Sun 2025-10-12 ✔ ✔ ✔
      All Saints Day Sat 2025-11-01 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Constitution Day (Spain) Sat 2025-12-06 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Immaculate Conception Mon 2025-12-08 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Christmas Day Thu 2025-12-25 ✔ ✔ ✔
      New Years Day Thu 2026-01-01 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Epiphany Tue 2026-01-06 ✔ ✔ ✔
      Good Friday Fri 2026-04-03 ✔ ✔ ✔

      Information

      Information on the source data used when generating this plan.

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      Camino Primitivo
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      Doug Palmer
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      Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, Dave Whitson and Laura Perazzoli, Cicerone, 2022

      Map

      Camino Primitivo
      Hospital Route
      Burón Route
      Camino del Norte Connection
      Camino del Norte Connection, High-level Variant
      Village
      Town
      City
      Monastery
      Bridge
      Intersection
      Peak, pass or lookout
      Lookout
      Promontory or Headland
      Church
      Cathedral
      Cross
      Fountain
      Statue
      Art
      Town square, market, etc.
      Pilgrim Resource
      Junction
      Shop
      Winery
      Museum or gallery
      Theatre
      Historical site, archaeological site or ruin
      Park or garden
      Beach
      Nature park, site of natural beauty, etc.
      Hazard
      Locality

      Locations and Points of Interest

      Location Types
      Icon Location Type Comments
      Village A smaller locality with limited services and accommodation
      Town A larger locality with most services and a variety of accommodation usually available
      City A large urban area with multiple options for services and accommodation
      Bridge A bridge acting as a waypoint
      Intersection A road intersection
      Monastery A monastery, often with a hospice attached
      Peak A peak or mountain pass
      Lookout A lookout or scenic view
      Promontory A promontory, cliff or headland
      Church A church or chapel
      Cathedral A cathedral, basillica, shrine or other large religious building
      Cross A roadside crucifix
      Fountain A fountain or spring
      Statue A statue or
      Artwork A piece of art
      Municipal A town square, market place, town hall or other municipal building
      Pilgrim Resource A pilgrim's office, rest point, etc. specifically geared to pilgrims
      Junction A point where alternative routes diverge or the route is joined by another route
      Shop A shop of note or usefulness
      Winery A winery or port warehouse
      Museum A museum or gallery
      Theatre A theatre or opera house
      Historical A historical site, archaeological site, ruin or other historical point of interest
      Park A park or garden
      Beach A beach (sea or river)
      Natural A nature park, area of natural beauty etc.
      Hazard A road crossing, bridge etc. that needs to be treated with caution
      Locality An unspecified waypoint or point of interest

      Services

      Services
      Icon Service
      WiFi available
      Restaurant or Café
      Pharmacy
      Banking facilities or an automated teller machine
      Bicycle repair shop
      Convenience store or supermarket
      Doctor, hospital or other healthcare
      Washing machine available
      Dryer or spin-dryer available
      Handwash laundry facilities
      Kitchen facilities
      Breakfast available
      Dinner available
      Lockers or cabinets
      Accessible for people with disabilities
      Stabling for horses available
      Pets allowed
      Bicycle storage available
      Camping sites available
      Bedlinen provided
      Towels provided
      Swimming pool available
      Heated building
      Community prayer/liturgy
      Train station
      Bus stop
      Ferry terminal or wharf

      Accommodation

      Accommodation Types
      Icon Accommodation Type Comments
      Pilgrim Albergue An albergue (pilgrim hostel) for pilgrims only. Pilgrim albergues are often run by volunteer societies or as municipal albergues by the local municipality. Pilgrim albergues are generally inexpensive, have limited services and usually only allow one night's stay. Municipal albergues are often not bookable but simply accept pilgrims until full.
      Private Albergue An albergue run as a private business. Private albergues usually offer more services than pilgrim albergues, allow more than one nights stay and are bookable.
      Hostel A hostel not oriented towards pilgrims, for example a youth hostel.
      Guesthouse A guesthouse, quinta, casa, bed-and-breakfast, pensione or similar
      Home Stay An AirB&B, farm stay or similar
      House Rental An entire house or unit, available for rental
      Hotel A commercial hotel, usually with multiple services and accommodation options.
      Gîtes d'Étape A stage lodging for walkers or cyclists
      Camp Ground A managed camping ground. Camp grounds will usually have toilet facilities and showers and may offer other services, such as clothes washing facilities or cafés.
      Refuge A remote refuge providing shelter against the elements. Refuges typically provide no resources other than a chance to get away from the weather for the night.
      Camping Camping by the side of the Camino, using your own resources.
      Sleeping Arrangements
      Icon Sleeping Arrangements Comments
      Shared Shared sleeping, usually in bunk beds
      Single A private single room
      Double A private double room
      Double with Bathroom A double room with a private bathroom
      Triple A private triple room
      Triple with Bathroom A triple room with a private bathroom
      Quadruple A private quadruple room
      Quadruple with Bathroom A quadruple room with a private bathroom
      Mattress A mattress on the floor in a shared space
      Sleeping Bag Your own sleeping bag and mattress

      Travel

      Travel Type
      Icon Travel Type Comments
      Road/Path The default, a road or path that is suitable for both walkers and cyclists
      Trail A trail that is only suitable for walkers
      Cycle Path A cycle path that is only usable by cyclists
      Ferry Link A ferry connection. Ferry connections do not usually have a distance but have, instead, a ferry time measured in hours. Ferries usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Boat or canoe A boat or canoe connection. These connections are usually rowed or paddled and represent as much effort as walking. Boat connections usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Bus Link A bus connection. Bus links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Bus links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.
      Train Link A train connection. Trains usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking. Train links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Train links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.

      Events

      Event Types
      Icon Event Type Comments
      Religious A large religious event, parade or ceremony
      Food A food or wine festival
      Music A music festival or concert
      Performance A theatre or dance performace or festival
      Festival A generic festival
      Holiday A national, regional or local holiday
      Pilgrim's Mass A mass or blessing for pilgrims
      Mass A general mass or eucharist

      Other

      Other Information
      Icon Description
      Stop Point. A stop point at the end of a day's walking, where you can find accommodation and services.
      Stock-up Point. The next day is likely to have minimal services, because it is a holiday or rest day (eg. Sunday) You will therefore need to stock up on supplies.
      Rest Point. This is a point where a rest day is scheduled, so that you can recover, replenish supplies, repair or replace equipment, wash clothes and whatever else you need to do.