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Tourism along the Camino Primitivo
Cities & Villages

What toDiscover

Explore the cities and villages along the Camino Primitivo. From medieval old towns to remote mountain hamlets, every stop tells a story.

Total locations
12 locations
Points of interest
133 points of interest

Along the Way

Cities and villages that welcome pilgrims along the oldest route to Santiago de Compostela.

  1. A Fonsagrada, Galicia
    Galicia

    A Fonsagrada

    Galicia

    Visit the legendary fountain that gives the town its name (Fons Sacra), explore the history of the Lugo mountains in its regional museum, and soak up the Galician culture.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 7
  2. Arzua, Galicia
    Galicia

    Arzua

    Galicia

    Visit the historic medieval Magdalene Chapel, discover the local beekeeping tradition at the "Museo Vivente do Mel" (Living Honey Museum), and delve into its rich gastronomic culture by tasting its famous Arzúa-Ulloa Designation of Origin cheese.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 12–13
  3. Baleira, Galicia
    Galicia

    Baleira

    Galicia

    Discover the legends of battles against Asturian kings at Campo da Matanza, and take the opportunity to go hiking through the valuable native ecosystem of the Fraga da Marronda.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 8
  4. Grado, Asturias
    Asturias

    Grado

    Asturias

    Wander through its famous traditional Sunday market and stroll its streets to contrast the remains of its ancient wall with the colorful elegance of the Indiano houses.

    Points of interest
    50 places
    Related stages
    Stage 1
  5. Grandas de Salime, Asturias
    Asturias

    Grandas de Salime

    Asturias

    Explore the ancient Chao Samartín hillfort and the Collegiate Church, relive rural culture at its iconic Ethnographic Museum, admire its monumental dam, and savor its authentic traditional gastronomy.

    Points of interest
    6 places
    Related stages
    Stage 6–6
  6. Lugo, Galicia
    Galicia

    Lugo

    Galicia

    Explore the only fully intact Roman Wall in the world, the Cathedral, and the Domus of the Mitreo, relax in its ancient thermal baths, and enjoy the best tapas culture in Galicia. As the famous local saying goes: "and to eat, Lugo" («y para comer, Lugo»).

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 9–10
  7. Melide, Galicia
    Galicia

    Melide

    Galicia

    Photograph what is considered the oldest stone cross (cruceiro) in Galicia, discover the medieval frescoes in the Church of Santa María, and join its bustling gastronomic tradition.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 11–12
  8. Oviedo, Asturias
    Asturias

    Oviedo

    Asturias

    Admire the Asturian Pre-Romanesque art and the relics of the Holy Chamber in the Cathedral, the perfect starting point to explore its vibrant old town on foot.

    Points of interest
    21 places
    Related stages
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  9. Pola de Allande, Asturias
    Asturias

    Pola de Allande

    Asturias

    Contemplate the majesty of the Cienfuegos Palace crowning the hill, and discover the architectural legacy of emigration in the striking Indiano mansions that dot the town.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 4–5
  10. Salas, Asturias
    Asturias

    Salas

    Asturias

    Step into the Middle Ages by visiting the imposing Renaissance mausoleum of Inquisitor Valdés in the Collegiate Church of Santa María, and climb to the top of the historic Valdés defensive tower.

    Points of interest
    46 places
    Related stages
    Stage 2
  11. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia
    Galicia

    Santiago de Compostela

    Galicia

    Culminate your journey by admiring the sculptural mastery of the Portico of Glory in the Cathedral, and lose yourself among museums, monasteries, and the cultural atmosphere of the squares in its historic center.

    Points of interest
    0 places
    Related stages
    Stage 14
  12. Tineo, Asturias
    Asturias

    Tineo

    Asturias

    Immerse yourself in local history by visiting the Museum of Sacred Art in the Church of San Pedro, and plan a short excursion to be captivated by the Romanesque mystery of the Monastery of Obona.

    Points of interest
    10 places
    Related stages
    Stage 3–5