So folks I’m taking Baldie Git on another leg of the Camino in Oct 22.
We’ve previously walked the Sarria leg so are looking for another 100k or so leg finishing in Santiago.
Any recommendations would be welcome.
Keen on walking another fairly busy route as need plenty of distractions to dilute the ramblings of BG.
We very much enjoyed Lugo on our Primitivo Sept 2016
CAMINO PRIMITIVO FROM LUGO TO SANTIAGO LAST 100KM
“The
Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago Last 100km, the last stretch of the Original Way or Camino Primitivo from Lugo, is much easier than the first half, from Oviedo.
This part of the Camino trail takes 6 nights to complete, walking just over 97km. This stage starts in the fantastic city of Lugo, home to the best-preserved Roman wall in Europe (Read more about
Lugo and the Romans), stretching over 2kms wrapped around the old town.
Apart from its famous wall, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lugo is also known for its good food. Many bars in town will serve free ‘pinchos’ when you order a drink.
The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago Last 100km, continues towards
Santiago de Compostela across peaceful forests and farmland, following old Roman paved roads and over pretty medieval bridges. For any history buffs, this is the perfect Camino route as it is not only filled with historical points of interest, it is also one of the oldest Camino routes (if not the oldest).
This section joins the final stretch of the
Camino Frances, the most popular Camino route, in the lively town of
Melide where you should try Galicia’s most classic dish: octopus. If you are traveling in October, make sure you catch the traditional San Froilán festival in Lugo.
The Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago is perfect for pilgrims looking for a quieter, more rural experience on the Camino. There will be long interrupted stretches of this Camino with just yourself and your thoughts! If this sounds like the ideal Camino journey to you then the Camino Primitivo is for you.”
Be sure to stop in Melide at Pulperia Ezequiel for octopus, meat, fish and regional wines.