Lugo, Albergue Ponte Ferreira, Melide, Arzua, A Rua, Santiago de Compostela
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Embark on the Primitivo Way route of the Camino de Santiago, providing pilgrims with a challenging yet rewarding trek through the rugged terrain in northern Spain
DAY 1: LUGO
Make your own way to Lugo. If you do the Primitive Way in autumn, it is worth mentioning that at the beginning of October this city celebrates its most famous festival: San Froilán, as he is the patron saint of the city. It is a festival that attracts thousands of visitors from all over Galicia, but also from many other parts of Spain. Another festival, of much more recent origin, but equally worthy of note, is the celebration in June of Arde Lucus, a festival that exalts the city’s Roman past. Many citizens decide to dress up as Romans or castrexos and crowd the camps that are set up during these days in the city, allowing us to travel back in time to nothing less than the time of the Roman Empire! Hotel accommodation.
DAY 2: LUGO – A PONTE FERREIRA | 29 KMS
Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving behind the Roman Wall of Lugo, a World Heritage Site, you will walk through Santa Baia de Bóveda until you reach A Ponte Ferreira. Hotel accommodation. (B)
DAY 3: A PONTE FERREIRA – MELIDE | 20 KMS
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will reach the point where the Primitive Way meets the French Way. This takes place in Melide, the geographical centre of Galicia and known for its octopus “á feira” and its melindres. Hotel accommodation. (B)
DAY 4: MELIDE – ARZÚA | 15 KMS
Breakfast at the hotel. This easy stage will take you through an undulating landscape and will take you to the beautiful village of Ribadiso, at the gates of Arzúa, a cheese-making town par excellence. Hotel accommodation. (B)
DAY 5: ARZÚA – RÚA | 20 KM
Breakfast at the hotel. You will descend until you reach the village of Rúa after having walked through an eminently agricultural landscape. Hotel accommodation. (B)
DAY 6: RÚA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA | 20 KMS
Breakfast at the hotel. You will climb a couple of hills and reach Monte do Gozo, from where you will be able to see the towers of the church of Santiago de Compostela. Hotel accommodation. (B)
DAY 7: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services. (B)
Includes:
– 6 nights’ accommodation in 1 or 2-star hotels; 1, 2 or 3-star pensions and rural tourism establishments
– Private ensuite rooms
– Daily breakfast
– Luggage transportation during the different stages (one bag per person, 20 kg max)
– Pilgrim’s Credential
Things to Note/Supplier Support:
– With the assistance of the operator, you will be able to live this experience: The Primitivo Way on your own and with complete independence.
– We will organize all the details so you can enjoy your way with no worries at all.
– We will be at your entire disposal to assist you before and during the Way.
– At your arrival you will receive all the necessary information and the pilgrim´s kit
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
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