Walking the Camino de Santiago: Original Way

The Original Way of the Camino de Santiago was first used by devout pilgrims from Asturias in the 9th Century and has been in constant use ever since. This was the most popular route until the 10th century, hence its name: Camino Primitivo or Original Way.

This Camino route is one of the most beautiful but also challenging, as it travels from Oviedo to Lugo, crossing into Galicia via the mountains of Asturias. The first half finishes in the city of Lugo, famous for its impressive UNESCO-listed Roman wall surrounding the old town, a highlight of this Camino.

From Lugo, the Original Way continues along woodland and quiet country settings, following ancient Romand roads, until reaching the market town of Melide, where it will join the Camino's most famous and busiest trail: the Camino Francés or French Way.