O ACEVO SAN ROMAO ARZÚA > PARADAVELLA > DA RETORTA > ARCA () 24,5 km 22 km 18,5 km 166,3 km to 122,1 km to Santiago > MELIDE 38,7 km to Santiago by San Xoán do Padrón 28,2 km 167,5 km by A Proba de Burón 81,3 km to Santiago

Dolmen de As Pedras Dereitas, Lugo wall and cathedral Santa María de Melide Church Santa Irene Hermitage, O Pino

WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE The Primitive Way enters via the mountain pass On the former, we visit the “sacred fountain” located The route to the city of Lugo runs through captivating 2000. We go in through the Gateway of San Pedro and In San Romao da Retorta we are delighted by the ex- On the border between the provinces of Lugo and A From Arzúa the last kilometres of the Route lie before We cross the River Raído and then go through several The spectacular landscapes from the heights of O Acevo. The pre-Romanesque church of Soutomerille. A Chan- The Romanesque church of San Romao da Retorta (12th of O Acevo (1,030 m). A beautiful snowy landscape in the town of A Fonsagrada, and linked to Jacobean landscapes: fountains, brooks, crop fields, forests, sto- then the city layout takes us first of all to the beautiful pressions of Romanesque, in both the church, at the Coruña we cross over the Serra do Careón and come us: 38.7 in total. We will divide them into two stages villages: Cortobe, Pereiriña. Some names reflect the Ja- In the village of Santa Irene, there is a chapel devoted to the In A Fonsagrada, the Fons Sacrata, the Regional Mu- ca Bridge, a spectacular engineering feat for the railway century, although there were later reformations). There is a in winter and lush vegetation in the warmer seasons. tradition by a miracle of the apostle St. James. From ne walls and wooden fences, traditional houses ... Near and welcoming Praza Maior, and then the cathedral of foot of which lies a Roman milestone — a sign that the to the municipality of , where we pass through of 18.5 and 20.2 km respectively. Some people prefer cobean cult, like A Calzada, A Calle, Ferreiros (again, with Portuguese martyr of the same name, built with the contri- seum and local food like butelo (cold pork) and ‘Fonsa- line (1880). The perimeter of the Roman wall is 2,140 m, Roman milestone at its side. The Romanesque church of From here there is 167 km left to Santiago. Fonfría here we go through San Xoán do Padrón to Montouto, the route we could highlight Soutomerille, an aban- Santa María, where pilgrims stopped to pray before the Primitive Way followed the old Roman road — and in Santiago de Vilouriz and Vilamor. In this municipality, to complete the remaining part of the route in a single reference to the former industry, which among other bution of two nobles (18th century), and the “holy fountain” grada dessert’ (a cake made with almonds and cream). there is also an upper walkway and ten gateways. It is the Santa Cruz da Retorta, with an interesting Chi-Ro symbol and its fresh water fountain send us on our way. There where the two routes join again. doned village with a pre-Romanesque church. We are Holy Sacrament, permanently exhibited in the church the church (and stone cross) of Santa Cruz da Retorta. although not on the route, lies Santo Antolín de Toques, day, staying the night at Monte do Gozo but it is more functions, repaired horseshoes), A Salceda, Santa Irene (17th century): according to tradition, its waters cure skin San Xoán do Padrón, with its eighteenth-century church. only complete standing Roman defensive construction in on the tympanum of the north doorway. The main door used to be a large pilgrims’ hospital belonging to San 20 km from Lugo and the place names with Jacobean since the twelfth century. which once had a Benedictine monastery and conser- advisable to do it in two stages, stopping in Arca. — where there is a hostel for pilgrims — and A Rúa, which ailments. The alternative to A Fonsagrada goes, as we said, through In A Proba de Burón, the remains of the medieval hospi- the world. The cathedral is Romanesque (North Door), In A Ponte Ferreira, in the lands of , apart has a relief of Christ blessing, between the sun and the Xoán de Portomarín, which was still open in the early references are a constant. ves a magnificent pre-Romanesque church dating from is at the gates of Arca, capital of the municipality of O A Proba de Burón. The medieval tower is all that is left tal of A Trindade and the fort of the Count of Altamira, Apart from the monuments — from Roman archaeology Baroque (choir, chapel of Our Lady of the Large Eyes) from the medieval bridge, there is a Romanesque moon. The church of San Salvador de Merlán. Serra do We leave the town of Arzúa by way of the Rúa do Car- O Pedrouzo is the core of the parish of Arca (O Pino), a service twentieth century. We go through Barbeitos and Para- the ninth century. Pino, the last town before Santiago. Throughout this of the old fort of the Count of Altamira, the target of the now a tower. The Baroque and neoclassical altarpieces in We then come into the oldest city in Galicia, the Ro- to significant Baroque buildings —that pilgrims can ad- and neoclassical (front). The Provincial Museum is in a church dating from the twelfth century and which be- Careón, on the border of the provinces of Lugo and A Co- me. On this stage we alternate landscapes of forests and area by the side of the N-547. It has a varied selection of bars danova, where there are two alternatives on the route: stage we come across bars and taverns where we can attacks of the “irmandiños” — social revolts against the the church of A Madalena. The ruins of the hospital of man Lucus Augusti, after passing under the bridge of mire in Lugo, there is also an excellent natural area of Franciscan monastery. The Interpretation Centre of the longed to Vilar de Donas. Also in Palas de Rei is Augas The Primitive Way joins the in the historical ruña, close to Melide: a place with great ecological value. meadows (oaks, eucalyptus, fruit trees and crop fields) and restaurants. Throughout the year cattle fairs, cuisine fes- one via A Fonsagrada — the municipal capital — and the always have a drink, and natural springs where we can nobles — in the fourteenth century. Montouto. And the “pallozas” (old country houses) in A Chanca. We go up — Lugo is built on the site of a hill native woods on the banks of the River Miño, and mar- Way to Santiago (Praza do Campo). And the wines area, Santas, whose name suggests healthy springs. There Jacobean town of Melide. It then heads for the cathe- Its flora and fauna have almost disappeared from the rest with sections on the paved surface of the Nacional 547 tivals, horse shows and concerts with popular bands and folk other through A Proba de Burón. have some refreshing water. Paradavella. fort — until we come to the Roman wall (3rd and 4th vellous food. famous for its tapas: we could highlight octopus with oli- was a monastery here in the ninth century, San Salva- dral of Santiago, 53 kilometres away. of Galicia. The highest summit is O Careón, at 798 m. In road. We should be very careful with vehicles, as we will music are held here. From Montouto the route continues to Paradavella. centuries). The wall has been a world heritage site since ve oil, especially in the October events (San Froilán), and dor de Merlán, with a church that preserves beautiful Melide, the churches of San Pedro, Santa María and Sancti have to cross the road several times. pork derivates. Romanesque remains. Spiritus.

ALTO DO ACEVO A FONSAGRADA AUGAS SANTAS 1030 m Hostel A Casa de Pasarín Hostel of As Seixas - 35 beds 42 beds HOSPITAL DE SAN ROMAO DA RETORTA FONFRÍA VILARDONGO Hostel - 12 beds 640 m VILOURIZ 930 m MONTOUTO VILAMAIOR ARCA (O PINO) O PADRÓN CASTROVERDE 556 m 560 m PARADANOVA DE NEGRAL MELIDE SANTA IRENE Hostel of Arca PARADAVELLA Hostel - 34 beds VILAMOR Hostel - 140 beds Hostel - 36 beds 126 beds 495 m ARZÚA AS BARROSAS A PEROXA A CALZADA A CALLE A BOAVISTA A SALCEDA AS RAS A BREA A RABIÑA 683,5 m 591 m LUGO 493 m 377 m 380 m A PROBA DE BURÓN 454 m Hostel - 60 beds 351 m 388 m 388 m 340 m 382 m 362 m 310 m 361 m A RÚA 280 m SOUTO SANTA MARÍA Hostel - 42 beds 275 m 388 m DE TORRES DE GONDAR CARBALLIDO 460 m 3 km 8,3 km O EMPALME PREGONTOÑO 405 m 336 m 5 km 5,8 km 3 km 7,1 km 3,6 km 9,3 km 4,9 km 7,8 km 11,4 km 8,4 km 1,7 km 6,8 km 11,1 km 5,4 km 2 km

PARADAVELLA LUGO MELIDE ARCA (O PINO) > CASTROVERDE > SAN ROMAO > ARZÚA > SANTIAGO 19,6 Km DA RETORTA 14,3 km 20,2 km to Santiago 141,8 km to Santiago 53,1 km to Santiago 18,8 km 100,1 km to Santiago

Santa María de Vilabade Church, Castroverde Santalla de Bóveda de Mera Sanctuary, Lugo Ribadiso Hostel, Arzúa Praza do Obradoiro,

WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE From Paradavella we go down to O Cádavo. On the village of Vilalle. Nearby, we find Vilabade, the site A short 18.8 km stretch. We will exit through the city There are interesting views of the city behind us on this On leaving Melide we go through two towns with a A bridge of medieval origin takes us across the River Iso. We leave the parish of Arca behind and walk through We still have a 5 km descent on the route. The Camino The church of Santiago in A Fontaneira. Campo da Ma- At the Porta de Santiago, at the foot of the city walls, is the way, the villages of A Degolada and A Fontaneira. The of a former Franciscan convent, of which the temple, walls, either via the Porta Miñá (or Porta do Carme) the stretch. great Jacobean tradition: Boente, where there is a The first house on the right, next to the riverbed, used to In Boente, the church of Santiago. At the foot of the River Iso, eucalyptus woods and villages such as Santo Antón enters the city through the San Lázaro neighbourhood From the Monte do Gozo there is an excellent panoramic view tanza. The church of Santa María de Vilabade, declared Temple of Mitra Museum (a 3rd century archaeological stretches of verdant forest blend with others that are built in the middle of the 15th century, still stands in oldest and most authentic archways in the city walls, parish church devoted to St. James, and A Castañeda, be the hospital of Ribadiso, the last historical space that the recreational area of Ribadiso with a hostel for pilgrims and O Amenal, in an ascent that will take us to the core and leaves the Fontiñas neighbourhood on the left of the city. The Pavillón de Galicia, in the neighbourhood of a National Monument: a single nave Gothic church, da- It is well worth taking a 3 km diversion from the route site). 1km from Lugo, the Roman baths (1st and 2nd centuries not so sheltered, next to the country road C-630. a beautiful square where the Pazo de Abraira-Arana is or via the Porta de Santiago, in front of the neoclassical where Aymeric Picaud, the author of the fifth book of remained open for pilgrims on the French Way. It was that in medieval times was a hospital. In Arzúa, the church of A Lavacolla, in the vicinity of Santiago airport. Here (nearby, there is a wide range of restaurants and ameni- San Lázaro. The Museum of the Galician People. The Pan- ting from the mid-fifteenth century. The altarpiece dates to visit the enigmatic temple of Santalla de Bóveda, a AD), in the current Hotel Balneario, right by the River Miño. also located. Less than a kilometre away is the chapel façade of the cathedral. We will continue down the path, the Codex Callixtinus, locates the lime furnaces used restored in 1993 and reopened as a hostel for pilgrims. of Santiago, the Gothic chapel of A Madalena, belonging is where pilgrims would wash their entire body in the ties). Further along , we find ourselves on a street named theon of Illustrious Galicians, next to the Museum, in the We come to O Cádavo (710 m), capital of the munici- from the eighteenth century and was made by artists from late Roman structure (4th century), declared a National Two rooms still survive; one of them — the Apoditeryum or of A Nosa Señora do Carme, in the middle of the leafy following the track of a hidden Roman road, until we in the construction of the cathedral, which pilgrims It is set in a natural environment of great beauty. to another hospital, now lost, and the chapel of A Mota, brook that flows through the area. In fact, the etymolo- calle de Os Concheiros, in the former guild district of only Gothic church in the city. The Galician Centre of Contem- pality of and the second largest town after A Compostela. An image of St. James stands over it. The Monument in 1931. The Roman road XIX ran in front of changing room — is very complete. The baths are mentioned Carballeira oak groves. cross the River Miño, over a bridge that is also of Roman supplied with limestone from . This fact next to an oak grove of the same name. 5 km away from the gy of “Lavacolla” is derived from lava colea, in an unin- artisans, who used to sell scallop shells, and in the histo- porary Art (CGAC), designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Fonsagrada on the Primitive Way in Galicia. There is a portico is neoclassical and consists of five attractive arches. the temple, linking Bracara Augusta (Braga) and Lucus in the late fifteenth century in the popular pilgrims’ guide by We now come to the town of Arzúa (388 m). Here is origin. We then arrive in the neighbourhood of A Ponte. symbolised the general participation in the great route, the stately home of Brandeso, where Ramón María hibited reference to the hygiene of the genitals. ric and authentic San Pedro neighbourhood, where the Siza. The chapel of As Ánimas, with its neoclassical altarpie- tradition that in the nearby Campo da Matanza (Field of Castroverde is the end of the stage (591 m) and capital The stately home of Abraira-Arana, also known as the Augusti (Lugo) via Iria Flavia (Padrón). the German Hermann Künig von Vach. The riverside lands- where pilgrims coming on the Northern Route join the Crossing the bridge, on the right, we continue walking constructive effort involved in the cathedral and also del Valle Inclán locates part of his novel Autumn Sonata (the route leads us towards the Porta do Camiño. It continues, ces; the Praza de Cervantes, where the Town Hall stood until Slaughter) King Alfonso II fought an Islamic army. He of the municipality of the same name. The tower of the Pazo de Vilabade, used for country tourism. The chapel of capes with their “caneiros” (little dams) and verdant nature. French Way. About 10 km away from our route is Porto- We now reach the Monte do Gozo (380 m), a small hill along the river and the Club Fluvial sports facilities , as Back on the Way we come to Bacurín, where the Ro- demonstrated the joining of forces and solidarity that inside is closed to visitors). And 10 km away Portodemouros on the final stretch, on pedestrian streets and squares the end of the eighteenth century. The museum of the Casa was on his way to Compostela some time between 820 old castle stands proudly above the town, a reminder of A Nosa Señora do Carme and oak grove. The church of The Baroque church of San Vicente do Burgo. The tem- demouros reservoir, with a wide range of rural tourism where pilgrims enjoyed a distant view of the cathedral well as the San Lázaro chapel and neighbourhood. manesque church of San Miguel and the village of O the Way endows on each act of pilgrimage. reservoir, We are still in the cheese-making region, with the like Casas Reais, Praza de Cervantes and A Acibechería, da Troia, a famous student residence dating from the early and 830, driven on by news of the discovery of the tomb. the power of the houses of Lemos and Altamira. Santiago in Castroverde and tower keep (14th century) ple of Santalla de Bóveda, a National Monument and pa- and water sports. for the first time. The first pilgrim in the group to reach Francés (also known as “Hospital”) lie, until we reach San Designation of Origin Arzúa-Ulloa. from where we go into the cathedral — the alternative en- twentieth century, and the monastery of San Martiño Pinario. of the castle of the Counts of Lemos, later belonging to Leaving the city behind us we reach San Vicente do leo-Christian building, conserves one of the most interesting the peak was declared “king of the pilgrimage”. In We make our way to the top of A Vaqueriza (840 m). Romao da Retorta (in the municipality of Guntín), the trance, during Holy Years, is the Holy Door in A Quintana. the Altamira. Burgo, where there used to be a pilgrims’ hospital. early medieval wall paintings in the whole peninsula. The Ro- 1993 a large hostel was built here. Before reaching Castroverde, we will pass through the 18,7 km 102,4 km a Santiago end of this stage. manesque church of San Miguel (12th century), in Bacurín.

A FONTANEIRA O CÁDAVO Hostel - 22 beds SAN PEDRO DE MERA 710 m 600 m SAN ROMAO DA RETORTA Hostel - 12 beds MELIDE A LASTRA MONTE DO GOZO 556 m Hostel - 140 beds SANTA MARÍA PARABISPO ARZÚA ARCA (O PINO) Hostel PARADAVELLA A DEGOLADA SAN VICENTE DO BURGO 454 m DE MELIDE A CASTAÑEDA Hostel - 60 beds 683,5 m CASTROVERDE LUGO 460 m BOENTE RIBADISO Hostel of Arca - 126 beds 400 beds SAN LÁZARO Hostel - 34 beds 500 m 425 m 412 m CIMADEVILA SAN PAIO VILAMAIOR SAN MARCOS Hostel of San Lázaro Hostel - 42 beds 400 m Hostel - 69 beds 388 m SANTO ANTÓN O AMENAL A LAVACOLLA 372m VILALLE 280m 331m 353m 370m 80 beds 591 m 310 m 270m 254m 281m 300m 460 m SANTIAGO 280m DE COMPOSTELA 253m

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BEYOND THE CAMINO... THE When Leon became the new capital of the kingdom, the monarchs favoured the MAP OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA French Way as the privileged route (11th and 12th centuries). THE PRIMITIVE WAY -> PRIMITIVE WAY -> Even so, the Primitive Way remained as an alternative for devout pilgrims PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAY OF ST. JAMES ->

coming from the great collection of relics in the cathedral of San Salvador in Irún < km

Oviedo and the cathedral of Lugo, which holds the papal privilege of showing 25,41 m the Holy Sacrament day and night. Furthermore, the remains of numerous pil- Hondarribia

grims’ hospitals are witness to its importance: some in the high mountains and 1 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 8 San Domingos de Bonaval 15 Santa Susana Church 24,6

The Primitive Way is the first and oldest pilgrima- International Pilgrim 4,91 m others in the city of Lugo itself. Donostia-San You have reached Compostela. Now is the time to ge route. It joins and Santiago de Com- 2 Royal Hospital (now Hostal dos Reis Católicos) 9 Camino Gate (Porta do Camiño) 16 Pilar Church Welcome Centre: Sebastián San Martiño Pinario 10 Santa María do Camiño Church 17 Praza das Praterías Square and Mu- Research 3 6,46 m put away your walking boots and don the attire of a postela and for the most part follows old Roman The Way goes through beautiful landscapes. Entry into Galicia is via the moun- 22,8 Praza do Campo Square (now Cer- seum of Pilgrimage and Santiago and Information Centre Zarautz Vice-Chancellor’s Office, University of 11 traveller: curious, sensitive, active. Retrace your steps. roads. The first pilgrim king was precisely the tain pass of O Acevo (1,030 metres) and the shire of A Fonsagrada (from the Latin 4 vantes) and San Bieito do Campo 18 Santa María a Real do Sar Santiago de Compostela (USC) Church All that you were unable to see or enjoy along the Asturian/Galician monarch Alfonso II the Chaste, fons sacrata, sacred fountain), one of the most authentic landscapes in the moun- 21,3 5 Pazo de Raxoi 19 Santa María de Conxo i Information 77,14 m 12 Santa María Salomé Church Deba way awaits you. Other equally enticing paths open A Fervenza Forest, who in the first third of the ninth century visited tains of Galicia. We pass by the historical Hospital of Montouto and the Castle of 20 Monte do Gozo Lucus Augusti 6 Monastery of San Francisco and Monu- 13 Mazarelos Gate (Porta de Maza- up ahead. Have a look at these recommendations we Santiago to confirm that the remains that had re- Castroverde, coming to the oldest city in Galicia, . Lugo conserves 24,2 ment to St. Francis, by the sculptor Asorey relos) 21 San Paio do Monte Chapel  Pilgrim’s Office: Markina-Xemein the only complete Roman wall in the Empire, and is a world heritage site. The Pri- 14 (O Pedroso) THE PRIMITIVE WAY have put together for you. cently come to light in Compostela were in fact 7 San Fructuoso Church and location of the Santiago Fountain, Rúa do Franco 981 568 846

A little less than fifteen kilometres from Lugo stands those of the Apostle. mitive Way comes into the city through the Gateway of San Pedro; and continues old pilgrim cemetery 24,8 one of the most enigmatic 16,6 m Gernika-Lumo monuments in the West: Santa Baia de Bóveda. Experts date the structure on the way to Compostela through the Porta Miñá. In Melide, the route joins the th CAMPO DAS to the late Roman period (perhaps the 4 century). It may have been a large French Way and arrive to Compostela aften having walked 166,39 km. HORTAS 21 700 m mausoleum associated with the martyr Priscillian. Architecture, sculpture and 29,8 56,7 m painting all engage in a dialogue within this esoteric temple located on the Bilbao The king’s devotion to the Jacobean cause — he was brought up in the monas- AVENIDA DE COMPOSTELA COSTA DE SAN FRANCISCO 6 44,3 ancient Roman road known as Via XIX. The unique building has two floors, an Portugalete 19, 6 tery of Samos in Lugo and was a follower of Beatus of Liébana — was decisive RÚA DAS HORTAS interior pool and pictorial reliefs of human subjects and exotic birds. An enigma, Kobaron 16,8 in the establishment of the new cult. Alfonso II had the first church built in i 18

as we said earlier. Castro-Urdiales 13,2

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The Pilgrims' Ways to Santiago in Galicia in Santiago to Ways Pilgrims' The RÚA DE CARRETAS COSTA VELLA El Portarrón

The scenic beauty of eastern Galicia never fails to astonish. Another of the setting up of the first monastic community destined to take care of the 11,2 7 RÚA DE SAN FRANCISCO RÚA DO VAL DE DEUS WAY 23,1 Colindres 24,8 enticing landscapes near the Primitive Way is located some 15 kilometres demands of the cult in Santiago, the monastery of San Paio de Antealtares. PASEO DA FERRADURA 2

from the city of Lugo. It is A Fervenza Forest, situated on the upper reaches RÚA LOUREIROS Santoña PASEO DAS LETRAS GALEGAS PASEO DE BÓVEDA

The Primitive Way was often used by people from Asturias and Galicia in the ninth 15 RÚA DO POMBAL 5 27,8 of the Miño River. Listed as a Biosphere Reserve, it is one of the most impor- PRAZA DO PRAZA DE 38,8 3 Güemes 61,37 m century and most of the tenth and also attracted pilgrims from other parts of the RÚA DE SAN OBRADOIRO SAN MARTIÑO PRIMITIVE tant freshwater swamp forests remaining on the Iberian Peninsula. In other CLEMENTE

north of and Europe. The next king, Alfonso III, came twice to Santiago and PRAZA DA PRAZA DE RÚA DE SAN ROQUE 17

words, the river periodically floods the ancient oak trees (over three centuries 4 INMACULADA MOEDA VELLA Santander 4,74 m

consecrated the second church in 899. RÚA DE RAXOI SAN MIGUEL 35,8

old) and monumental alders that make up the forest. 1 El Astillero

RÚA DA TROIA 16 THE PRAZA DA FONSECA 46,1 AVENIDA DE XOÁN CARLOS I AVENIDA DE PRAZA DA 44,2 Lugo wall QUINTANA Santillana del Mar RODRIGO DE PADRÓN PRAZA 14 17 11 ROXA A PORTA RÚA DA RAÍÑA PRAZA DE FAXEIRA CERVANTES CASAS REAIS

RÚA DAS RODAS RÚA DO VILAR 23,5

Your journey along the earliest of all the pilgrimage routes to Santiago will RÚA DO FRANCO 22 m SAN PAIO DE Comillas 19 ANTEALTARES have taken you to the two-millennia-old city of Lugo. Its Roman ruins, cuisine, PREGUNTOIRO 9

10 11,5 monuments and surrounding woods all call for a more leisurely visit. Let us 1,7 km PORTA DO San Vicente de la Barquera CAMIÑO 25,8 RÚA NOVA PRAZA DO 16 return to Roman Lugo (Lucus Augusti), which is sure to delight history and RÚA DA SENRA Bustío (Unquera) 12 CINCO RÚAS SANTO AGOSTIÑOIRMÁN GÓMEZ 8 archaeology buffs. It boasts the only Roman Walls preserved intact – built be- RÚA DAS ORFAS RÚA DE SAN PEDRO tween the 3rd and 4th centuries AD and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage RÚA DA CALDEIRERÍA SAN FIZ PRAZA DA 25,6 UNIVERSIDADE Site since the year 2000; Roman baths on the left bank of the Miño River, Fraga da Marronda, FONTE DE SANTO ANTONIO PRAZA DE PRAZA DA Po older than the walls themselves and once the largest in northwest Hispania; Baleira GALICIA MAZARELOS RÚA DA VIRXE DA CERCA

and the unique Temple of Mithra, located between Santiago Gate in the city TRÁNSITO13 DA MERCÉ RÚA PATIO RÚA DA ENSINANZA 26,6 walls and the neoclassical entrance to the cathedral. It is impossible not to be DE MADRES Fraga da Marronda, a native woodland, is another space filled with unique 20 3,5 km Ribadesella enticed by such spots. Entrance of the natural elements. This exceptional forest is located in the uplands of the mu- 18 Primitive Way RÚA DO HÓRREO 800 m

nicipality of Baleira (Lugo) and is home to the westernmost beech trees in 31,4

Europe. 53,74 m Sebrayu 23,7 In Becerreá, we find another extraordinary forest: Cruzul, which has an Vega de Sariego atypical landscape made up of holm oaks, the northernmost on the Iberian Pe- Before starting the pilgrimage

ninsula. They grow at 600 metres above sea level along the banks of the Cruzul THE HELPFUL TIPS FOR 26,9 336 m River. Nearby is Cruzul Bridge, dating from 1776, the work of engineer Carlos PILGRIMS · Prepare physically for the journey, · Pilgrims must camp in official Oviedo Lemaur. It is built entirely of domestic marble and has three semicircular arches GALICIA WAYS -> and bear in mind that stages should be campsites. They should be cautious 12 metres in diameter. This spectacular structure remains partially hidden. planned depending on individual phy- when lighting bonfires and, at the 27,4

San Juan de Villapañada 195,7 m CREDENTIAL OF THE PILGRIM sical ability, the difficulty involved, and start of the day’s stage, make sure CAMINOS OFFICIALLY

plan more frequent or longer breaks to that it has been fully extinguished. 19, 5 Emergency Telephones MARKED OUT This is the document in which you collect stamps from the places you Salas 245,4 m Lugo Roman suit individual needs. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. Barreiros Signposting executed pass through and that will allow you to obtain the “Compostela” 19, 1 Baths Narón 672,6 m (Council document that certifies completion of the pilgrimage · Once pilgrims start their journey, they · Never leave the marked paths, Tineo 061 (Galicia) Neda Lourenzá Mondoñedo should not try to walk too quickly and 650 m for religious or spiritual reasons). It must be proven that at least avoid walking when it is dark and 18,8 Cabanas Borres The Roman baths are inside the building which also houses the Balneario de The French Way Abadín the final 100 kilometres have been done on foot or on horseback, keep a regular pace, at least over the obey the rules. If pilgrims are cy- 923 m 112 (National) Lugo (spa). They date from the 1st century. Today, two thousand years later, A Coruña 28,5 Miño or the final 200 km if by bicycle, or 100 nautical miles and then first few days. cling, remember that the use of a Berducedo their sulphurous waters are still being used for therapeutic purposes. Cruzul - Agüeira, Paderne The Primitive Way walking the last few kilometres of the Camino from O Monte do helmet and high-visibility jacket is 20,9 Becerreá 564 m 085 · Foot care is essential for preventing (Galicia forest Fires) From the spa, several kilometres of trails lead up and down the Miño River, Gozo if sailing. obligatory. Grandas de Salime LGO blisters; pilgrims should wear comfor- 1100 m allowing you to discover the true meaning of Lucus, Latin for ‘sacred grove’, an To the south of the Primitive Way rise the mountains of Serra dos Ancares, one The Northern Way 14,2 A CORA table and broken-in shoes (two pairs · Always walk on the left-hand side Alto do Acevo appropriate name for this city surrounded by greenery and rivers. (In addition of the most iconic ranges in Galicia. Like O Cebreiro, the village of Piornedo is fa- HEALTHCARE CARD www.caminodesantiago.gal are advisable), with thick, light rubber of the road. 24,5 Muxía Mesía A Fonsagrada The English Way 683,5 m to the Miño, tributaries such as the Rato and Mera are also excellent for wal- mous for its pallozas (pre-Roman dwellings). Surrounded by natural and scenic · Spanish pilgrims should always carry their health insurance card. Sobrado Baleira outer soles. Socks should be breatha- Paradavella Santa Comba king.) Hiking and mountain biking, always accompanied by a river, are among delights, this mountain range — part of a nature reserve – offers incredible hiking Dumbría Lugo · When tiredness or cramps set in, Castroverde · If travelling from another EU member state, it is advisable to ble, linen or cotton, and should be dry design: Desoños | D. L.: C 000-2019 ¿? design: Desoños | D. the great attractions of the Lugo area. trails. One departs from A Degrada (Cervantes) and climbs up to Tres Bispos Cee SANTIAGO DE Toques rest in a cool place and drink plenty 19, 6 Melide carry the European health insurance card. and worn properly to prevent scratches. 588,6 m Peak (some 17 kilometres, 5 1/2 hours on foot). Options include viewing castles COMPOSTELA of fluids. Castroverde The city is now celebrated for the motto ‘And when it comes to eating - Lugo’. Its Corcubión Arzúa Guntín At the end of the day, pilgrims should such as Doiras and Donís. O Pino Palas de Rei · If travelling from a non-EU member state, there may be an famous wine-drinking area, where each beverage is accompanied by a free tapa Ames wash their feet with soap and water and · To keep up their strength along 22 Portomarín CAMINOS RECOGNISED Boqueixón 467,8 m App del Camino Teo agreement in effect with Spain, therefore pilgrims are advised or small plate, invites visitors to explore the taverns, bars and restaurants, sam- Rois Triacastela Pending Official Marking change their footwear. the Way, pilgrims should eat Lugo to obtain this information before their pilgrimage and travel Padrón Paradela Out (Available on Google Play and the App Store) pling the best of Galician cuisine. If you have to choose just two dishes, be sure to high-energy food (dried fruit, figs, 18,8 Samos 568,3 m Pontecesures Rodeiro with the corresponding documentation. · Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clo- San Romao da Retorta opt for pulpo á feira (octopus and potatoes dressed with olive oil and paprika) and Lalín Pedrafita do Cebreiro chocolate, etc.). Valga A Estrada Silleda A Pobra do Catoira O Saviñao thing that is light in colour (reflective), lacón con grelos (pork shoulder with turnip greens). Caramiñal Vilagarcía de Reis A Pobra PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES and appropriate for the time of the year. · As part of their luggage, pilgrims de Arousa Dozón The Silver Way or “Camino Mozárabe” Ribeira do Brollón 28,3 Vilanova Portas In addition to the general recommendations which all pilgrims should bring: a sleeping bag, a

A Illa de 452 m Cidade da de Arousa Barro Piñor · Take a lightweight raincoat to cover Arousa Pantón Monforte Vilamartín should observe, disabled pilgrims should: Swiss army knife, a torch, a mobile Melide Cultura, Cambados Vilamarín de Lemos The Portuguese Way San Cristovo de Rubiá backpacks. Santiago de Meaño de Cea phone, and a small first-aid kit. 14,3 O Grove A Rúa 336 m Compostela Coles · Before leaving, learn about the difficulties they may encounter Sanxenxo O Barco The Portuguese Way of the coast · Bring a hat or other protection for the Arzúa de Valdeorras Vilaboa and the accessibility of the different services found along the · The basic first-aid kit: antisep- Soutomaior Carballeda head, as well as sunglasses. Avoid the 18,5

And now, secret Compostela: because there is another Santiago beyond the San Cibrao Paderne de Valdeorras Way of St. James (hostels, catering facilities, etc.). tic cream, gauze, adhesive tape, 280 m de ORENSE midday heat and use sunscreen. unique historic centre, featuring genuine cuisine and a lively cultural atmos- Redondela das Viñas The Winter Way betadyne, band-aids, sunscreen, Arca Baños de Molgas · Exercise caution when crossing roads if they have a hearing im- Mos phere. This new Santiago is closely linked to nature and leisure, centring on its Vilar · Drink water frequently but make sure and a needle and thread to treat 20,2 PONTEVEDRA Allariz 253 m Xunqueira de Barrio Vilariño The Route of the Sea of Arousa and pairment and, in the case of pilgrims with visual impairments, poetic rivers, the Sar and Sarela, and the gentle mountains which protect them. de Ambía de Conso it is suitable for drinking; it is not ad- blisters, nail scissors, Vaseline, Nigrán O Porriño River Ulla Sandiás Laza A Gudiña always be accompanied when walking, due to crossings, de- The new walkways along the Sar River – to the east of the city in an area Baiona visable to drink from streams, rivers, mosquito repellent, antihistamines The Fisterra and Muxía Way tours and difficulties in the terrain. known as As Brañas do Sar – open up before you, near the trails running upwards Tui Xinzo Castrelo springs or fountains that are not certi- for allergy sufferers and aspirin. de Limia do Val through the new . This newly created 24-hectare space Oia fied. A minimum daily intake of 2 litres Bosque de Galicia Park Verín Riós O Rosal occupies the slopes of Mount Gaiás, presided over by the Cidade da Cultura. IF TRAVELLING WITH ANIMALS: of water is recommended to prevent

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