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Follow The Camino | walk activity
'Final steps to Santiago through Galicia'
Original Way - Section 2
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela
Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Trip ID :

- Follow The Camino | Walking activity
- 120 km
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- From €500
- Self Guided
- Cultural (UNESCO)

Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

This Walking Holiday explores the second section of the Camino Primitivo / Original Way, following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela; the famous Way of Saint James.

Beginning in the walled city of Lugo, this walking holiday catches up with the Camino Frances in Melide and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. You will walk through heavily forested rural Galicia, witnessing the Roman influence on Spain's roads and bridges.

Every day, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and fine food. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk, that includes numerous cultural highlights.

Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Lugo
Day 2 : Lugo to San Romao de Retorta (25km)
Day 3 : San Romao de Retorta to Melide (25km)
Day 4 : Melide to Arzua (14km)
Day 5 : Arzua to Rua (32km)
Day 6 : Rua to Santiago de Compostela (21km)
Day 7 : Santiago de Compostela, end of the walking holiday 


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DAY BY DAY

Day 1 - Lugo


You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of the town of Lugo. The rooms are en-suite.





Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.




 

DAY 2 – From Lugo to San Romao de Retorta (25km 5h +210m -50m)
After leaving Lugo through the Porta Mina, the oldest gate of the wall, the Camino heads towards the old Roman bridge and the quarter of San Lazaro. A couple of kilometres later, it passes Santa de Boveda; a national monument and a museum where the most interesting early medieval paintings of the Iberian Peninsula can be seen. The Camino continues through a mix of farmland and forest.



 



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




 

DAY 3 – San Romao de Retorta to Melide (25km 8h30 +100m -246m)
After a brief transfer back to San Romao de Retorta, we begin our walk again. On the road from the hamlet there is a Roman milestone, which would appear to indicate that the present-day Camino was laid out following an ancient Roman road. Further on, you will pass a 13th-century Romanesque church, one of the many which are characteristic of the area surrounding Santiago.

The Camino Primitivo follows ancient paths that are still in use today and connects an endless number of small rural villages such as Seixalbo, Xende, Ferreira, and Merlan. Finally, the Camino enters the province of A Coruna through the borough of Toques to the historic pilgrimage town of Melide.
Coming to Melide (454m), you can stop in one of the many restaurants to try the traditional octopus dish, "Pulpo a la Plancha".






Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Boar

DAY 4 – From Melide to Arzua (14km 3h30 +220m -284m)
The Camino follows a forest track and crosses several streams, bringing you to the village of Boente and its church of Santiago. The next stop is the medieval village of Ribadiso, and finally Arzùa (389m). This small town has two churches that you can visit; Santa María and La Magdalena.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 5 – From Arzua to Rua (32km 5h15 +100m -169m)
This section of the Camino will pass through shaded woods, along streams and through sleepy villages. Take your time and visit the chapel of Santa Irena, with its unique statues of Santiago. The rest of the way to Rua/Opino is on a quiet country road. This will be your last night before Santiago. Rúa (310m) is certainly less crowded than other stops before Santiago. Enjoy a good night’s sleep, the last stretch is coming…




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 6 – From Rua to Santiago de Compostela (21km 5h20 +110m -166m)
You are nearly there! First, the Camino passes by Amenal. The next stage will be Lavacolla where pilgrims traditionally washed in the river before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees will line your route to Monte del Gozo (368m) with its huge modern sculpture, from here you can see the Cathedral of Santiago. You are on the “Mount of Joy” and can now start your final descent to Santiago de Compostela (264m, population 80000). Take some time to visit the cathedral before settling down in your luxurious hotel for the last night of your walking holiday.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 7 – Santiago de Compostela
(info on Santiago)
After breakfast we bid you farewell.
 

If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:

- Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre (read more)

- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house!

- or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours)

- Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information.






Meal: Breakfast

 

WEATHER

 

Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

 FLY IN AND OUT

 

It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela.

1)    FLY IN
  • To Santiago

See with Ryanair, Iberia and Aer Lingus for flights from the UK :
- Ryanair : direct flights from Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands and Liverpool
- Aer Lingus : flights from Dublin.

Great choice of connections with Iberia and Spanair from: Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.

2)    FLY OUT

See above.

 

GETTING AROUND



1)    GETTING THERE
  • From Santiago airport

By bus :
- 1hr45 journey
- Timetable : buses at 16h10, 18h40
- See timetable in English: www.empresafreire.com

2)   GETTING BACK
  • To Santiago airport

By bus :
- Regular shuttle buses
- Departures from the city center
- 20mins journey

 

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Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela


HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 

Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

 

              

 

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

 

              

 

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.


              

Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela


















Original Way - Section 2 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 120 km - From €500 -
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

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LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

 

 

Base Price

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

Solo Departure

High Season

Apr, May, Jun, Sep
650
790
890

Mid Season

Jul, Aug, Oct
600
720
820

Low Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
500
600
700

 

 

 

 

Options

Picnic Lunches

€50

(per person)

includes all walking days

 

Airport Transfer

2 - 8 people

€55

(per person)

Transport to Lugo from Santiago

For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

Extra nights (€)

Santiago / Lugo

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

3* Hotel B&B

 65 95

5* Hotel B&B

145

or upgrade last night +110

205

or upgrade last night +110

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED


  • Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
  • Rooms en-suite
  • Half Board during the hike
  • Detailed Walking Notes
  • Map
  • Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED


  • Flights
  • Insurance (recommended)
  • Drinks
  • Dinner first and last nights
  • Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.

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