Camino Primitivo: Oviedo to Samblismo (Day 1 - 3)
Walk with us from Oviedo through Grado, Salas, Tineo, and Borres to Samblismo. We started the Camino Primitivo (Camino de Santiago) on May 8th, 2023. We made great time, walking from Oviedo to Santiago in 11 days.
This is our first time walking the Camino Primitivo. We hiked the Camino de Invierno in Winter 2023, the Camino del Norte in Summer 2019, and the Camino Frances in Fall 2017. We packed ultralight bags for all of our journeys.
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El Camino Primitivo - The original Way to Santiago
Have you ever wanted to do the El Camino? Learn all about the very first Way, the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Arguably the prettiest (and maybe the hardest) route to the Cathedral de Santiago. It's also one of the least trafficked (maybe since most people haven't ehard of it?).
Our guest gives us the details about her Camino and why she would do it again - backwards!
COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about doing the Camino Primitivo.
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Camino Primitivo (Oviedo - Santiago de Compostela) [ CaminoWays.com
The Camino Primitivo or Original Way #caminoprimitivo is the oldest Camino route, first used by devout pilgrims from Asturias in the 9th Century, including King Alfonso II. The Original Way starts in the elegant city of Oviedo, home of El Salvador Cathedral, an important pilgrimage destination for many centuries. Across the mountains of Asturias, the trail takes pilgrims along peaceful tracks, mountain passes with magnificent views and quaint mountain villages. The first half of this Camino route can be challenging but the views are definitely worth the effort!
The city of Lugo marks the half-way point of the Camino Primitivo. The city famous for its impressive UNESCO-listed Roman wall, and for being one of the best places to eat in Galicia. After Lugo, the Camino Primitivo takes pilgrims on an old Roman paved road, crossing quiet hamlets, woodland and unique medieval bridges. The Original Way joins the most famous Camino route, the Camino Francés, in the lively market town of Melide.
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The Camino Primitivo in Asturias, The Original Way of St James (España - Spain) - Where is Asturias
The route of St. James is one of the largest spiritual, cultural and religious events to take place throughout the history of humanity attracting pilgrims from all over the world to make their way to Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of the apostle St. James. There are two of routes or ways that pass through the region of Asturias... one is the northern coastal route and the other is El Camino Primitivo or the original way, said to be the very first pilgrimage ever made to Santago.
During the 9th century, while holding court in Oviedo, King Alphonse the chaste set out on a journey to Galicia in the north-west of the peninsula in order to confirm the discovery of the remains of the apostle St. James. On confirmation that the discovery was indeed St. James, King Alphonse ordered the construction of a basilica to store the saints remains and since then the route between Oviedo and Santago de Compostella has become one of first and most important Christian pilgramages in the world. This original way starts in the Asturian capital of Oviedo passing through Las Regueras, Grado, Tineo, Pola de Allande and Grandas de Salime where the route then enters the province of Lugo in Galicia finally finishing at Santago de Compostella.
The Camino Explained: the Camino Primitivo with Follow the Camino
Learn about the Camino Primitivo route that makes up the Camino Ways network! Our Camino Expert, Eva, will help you to learn more about the Camino Primitivo route from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela.
The Camino Primitivo, or Original Way, is a stunning and isolated trek through Galicia from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela.
It is one of the most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding routes on the Camino de Santiago. It crosses a mountain range, climbing to 1100m above sea level. It’s well worth the climb for the spectacular views of the Embalse de Salime, the River Navia, and of course the towering surrounding mountains.
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Camino Primitivo (Lugo - Santiago) | CaminoWays.com
The last stretch of the Original Way or Camino Primitivo #caminoprimitivo is much easier than the first half, from Oviedo. This stage starts in the fantastic city of Lugo, home to the best preserved Roman wall in Europe, 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.
From Lugo, the Camino Primitivo continues towards Santiago de Compostela across peaceful forests and farmland, following old Roman paved roads and over pretty medieval bridges.This section joins the final stretch of the French Way, the most popular Camino route, in the lively town of Melide where you should try Galicia’s most classic dish: octopus. If you are travelling in October, make sure you catch the traditional San Froilán festival in Lugo.
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CAMINO PRIMITIVO EN ASTURIAS, el camino a Santiago más auténtico
El Camino Primitivo es el camino a Santiago más auténtico, el primero que existió y el más natural . Empieza en Oviedo y durante su paso por Asturias atraviesa los parajes más bellos y solitarios de la montaña occidental. La mejor alternativa al saturado Camino Francés. ¿Te animas a hacerlo?
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CAMINO PRIMITIVO 2021 | From Oviedo to Santiago in 9 Days
Discovering the Camino Primitivo: nature, calmness, and nice people. 13 stages in 9 days, through mountains, villages, and forests.
It was quite challenging. I walked mainly alone, 321 km in 9 days, through Ruta de Hospitales.
I started on the 9th of September and I half improvised where I'd finish the day. Stayed at public and private hostels.
Luckily, it was mostly sunny.
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FILMED AND EDITED BY SARA QIU
0:00 - Intro of the Camino Primitivo
0:20 - The First day & Sleeping at a Monastery
1:18 - The Toughest Day
1:55 - The Beauty of the Camino
2:46 - Why did I do it?
3:09 - Closing Thoughts
3:25 - Live Colombia's Anthem
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Camino Primitivo - Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
Just some photos in remembrance* of my Camino from Irun to Santiago de Compostela (and further to Fisterra, Muxia and then extended to Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to SdC) in 2014. This is part 2/3
- part 1) Camino del Norte: IRUN to Santiago de Compostela
- part 2) Fisterra, Muxia (with trip to The little Fox House and A Coruna.
- part 3) Camino Primitivo: Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
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* In 2013 I started my first backpacking tour, starting from Italy (Genoa), then a few days from Arles in the Cammargue, France, and so I came to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, from where I went all the way to Santiago de Compostela and then finally to Fisterra and Muxia. But without a camera, so no photos from my 1st Camino. ;-);
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The Camino Primitivo begins in the city of Oviedo, the capital of the Asturias region. From there, it travels through the rugged mountains of the Picos de Europa and the forests of Galicia before arriving in Santiago de Compostela. The route is approximately 325 kilometers long and typically takes about two weeks to complete.
Along the way, pilgrims can experience the beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage of northern Spain. They will pass through charming towns and villages, with plenty of opportunities to sample the local cuisine and meet other pilgrims.
The Camino Primitivo is a physically demanding route and requires a good level of fitness. However, the sense of accomplishment and spiritual fulfillment that comes from completing the journey makes it a rewarding experience for those who are up to the challenge.
Stage 1 Oviedo to Grado
Stage 2 Grado to Salas
Stage 3 Salas to Tineo
Stage 4 Tineo to Pola de Allende
Stage 5 Pola de Allende to Berducedo
Stage 6 Berducedo to Grandas de Salime
Stage 7 Grandas de Salime to Fonsagrada
Stage 8 Fonsagrada to O’Cavado
Stage 9 O’Cavado to Lugo
Stage 10 Lugo to As Seixas
Stage 11 Às Seixas to Arzúa
Stage 12 Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Oviedo to Grado
2:30 Grado to Salas
4:02 Salas to Tineo
6:10 Tineo to Pola de Allende
9:29 Pola de Allende to Berducedo
11:24 Berducedo to Grandas de Salime
14:56 Grandas de Salime to Fonsagrada
16:35 Fonsagrada to O’Cavado
19:30 O’Cavado to Lugo
23:52 Lugo to As Seixas
27:19 Às Seixas to Arzúa
30:45 Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela
Camino Primitivo | Camino de Santiago | Oviedo - Santiago
Camino Primitivo | Oviedo - Santiago
The Camino Primitivo, or the Original Way, is a 321 km pilgrimage through Northern Spain, starting in Oviedo and finishing at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
It’s considered to be the toughest out of all Camino de Santiago routes due to its many steep ascents and descents.
It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.
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Camino Original Way Full Way Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela | CaminoWays.com
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 you will join the Camino's most famous and busiest trail: the Camino Francés or French Way.
Camino Original Way 2/2, from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela, last 100km | CaminoWays.com
The Original Way (Sp: Camino Primitivo) was the first route to Santiago de Compostela, when in the 9th Century most of Spain was under Moorish control, hence its name. - See more at:
This part of the Camino de Santiago goes across the second section of the Camino Primitivo (Original Way), following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela; the famous Way of Saint James.
Starting from Lugo, a walled city dating back to the Roman times, this section joins the Camino Frances in the lively market town of Melide, and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. This walking tour passes woodlands and rural Galicia. During the first two days, the sections will follow an old Roman paved road and unique bridges.
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Camino Original Way 1/2, from Oviedo to Lugo | CaminoWays.com
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 first and most popular Camino route until the 10th century, hence its name: Camino Primitivo or Original Way.This Camino section is one of the most beautiful but also challenging, as it travels from Oviedo to Lugo, crossing into Galicia via the mountains of Asturias. This section of the Original Camino finishes in the city of Lugo with its impressive Roman archaeology and heritage and famous for its UNESCO-listed Roman wall surrounding the old town.
Camino Northern Way Full Way San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela | CaminoWays.com
Northern Way – Full Walk: The Northern Way or Camino del Norte is the Camino route that follows the Northern coast of ‘Green Spain’ from San Sebastián in the Basque Country, to Cantabria, Asturias and finally Ribadeo in Galicia. From Ribadeo, the Northern Way heads inland, taking pilgrims across the forests and farmland of rural Galicia on its way to Santiago de Compostela. In the third section, pilgrims also have the option to take an alternative route to the city of Oviedo, where the Northern Way connects with the Original Way and then continues to Santiago de Compostela.
This Camino starts in the chic seaside city of San Sebastián (Donosti in Basque), a real paradise for foodies: it is the city with the second highest number of Michelin stars in Europe. Following the coastline for most of the way, you will discover charming fishing villages, swim in beautiful sandy beaches and taste delicious fresh seafood. Feel inspired at the impressive Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao; stroll by the elegant royal palace by the sea in Santander; sample Asturias’s famous cider and step back in time in Mondoñedo, a former capital of the Kingdom of Galicia. If you have time, we recommend you take a trip to see Ribadeo’s impressive ‘Cathedrals Beach’.
El Camino Primitivo - the Original Way
Have you ever wanted to do the El Camino? Learn all about the very first Way, the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Arguably the prettiest (and maybe the hardest) route to the Cathedral de Santiago. It's also one of the least trafficked (maybe since most people haven't ehard of it?).
Our guest gives us the details about her Camino and why she would do it again - backwards!
COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info aboutdoing the Camino Primitivo.
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Los Camino de Santiago en Asturias - 1'
El Camino de Santiago nació en Asturias, de la mano y el espíritu de un monarca asturiano llamado Alfonso II, que vivió en el siglo IX. Hoy, mil doscientos años después, es uno de los itinerarios culturales más importantes del mundo, y Asturias sigue conservando la esencia primigenia de la Ruta Jacobea en todos sus caminos: El Primitivo, el de la Costa, el del Salvador y la conexión entre el Camino de la Costa y el Primitivo. Muchos son los hitos históricos, monumentales, espirituales y sociales que se encuentran los peregrinos a su paso por Asturias, además de los muchos atractivos paisajísticos, gastronómicos, culturales y humanos. Los Caminos de Santiago en Asturias constituyen todo un reto y una experiencia a descubrir y disfrutar este #Xacobeo2021
Camino Primitivo, the original route to Santiago in 100 ????
This video provides a 5-minute impression of the Camino Primitivo through 100 photos taken during the special hike in March 2022.
The Camino Primitivo, or literally the first road, is a great opportunity to discover the origin of the pilgrimage. Starting from the cathedral of Oviedo, you walk through Asturias to the fortified city of Lugo in Galicia. From Lugo, you walk to the village of Melide, where the route joins with the Camino Francés for the last 55 km to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
The route crosses 250 km through sparsely populated mountain areas, with exceptional nature and mainly through paths and unpaved roads, which certainly contributes to the peace and scenic beauty.
Along the way, you'll also encounter a lot of historical heritage, especially in the three monumental cities of Oviedo, Lugo, and of course Santiago de Compostela itself. It is therefore probably one of the most beautiful pilgrim routes.
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Deze video geeft in 5 minuten een impressie van de Camino Primitivo via 100 foto's, gemaakt tijdens de bijzondere trektocht in maart 2022.
De Camino Primitivo of letterlijk, de eerste weg, is een geweldige mogelijkheid om de oorsprong van de pelgrimstocht te ontdekken.
Startend vanaf de kathedraal van Oviedo loop je via Asturië naar de vestingstad Lugo in Galicië. Vanaf Lugo wandel je door tot aan het dorp Melide vanwaar de route de laatste 55 km samen oploopt met die van de Camino Francés tot aan de kathedraal van Santiago de Compostela.
De route gaat de eerste 250 km dwars door dunbevolkte berggebieden, met bijzondere natuur en voornamelijk via paden en onverharde wegen. Iets wat zeker bijdraagt aan de rust en landschappelijke schoonheid.
Onderweg kom je ook veel historisch erfgoed tegen, vooral in de drie monumentale steden Oviedo, Lugo en natuurlijk Santiago de Compostela zelf. Het is daarom waarschijnlijk één van de mooiste pelgrimsroutes.
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Oviedo, Asturia, Spain - Towns of the Camino de Santiago | CaminoWays.com
Explore the delightful city of Oviedo, capital of Asturias and a pilgrimage destination for centuries. It is also a busy and lively University town. Make sure to visit some of the city's many monuments, for example: the elegant El Salvador cathedral, the 9th century San Miguel de Lillo, the church of San Tirso and the Monastery of San Vicente, home to the Archaeology Museum of Asturias.
Oviedo is the captiral of the region of Asturia in Northern Spain. This small town has some of the oldest buildings in Spain and if you are interested in architecture you will be delighted. With many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and plenty of restuarants this is a great town for discovering Spanish Culture. Top sights include: Santa Maria del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo, Santa Cristina de Lena, Camara Santa and La Foncalada.
Other things to do in Oviedo include a walk around Parque San Francisco or a visit to one of the free museums.
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Lugo, Camino de Santiago | CaminoWays.com
Lugo is home to the best preserved Roman wall in Europe, stretching over 2km around the city's town centre. Explore the gorgeous old town, go for a stroll on the wall to get a different perspective of the city and taste delicious 'pinchos' in the bars and restaurants near Praza de Santa María before you head off to Santiago, following the Camino de Santiago oldest route.