Camino Primitivo (The Primitive Way)

Nowadays the route still follows its original layout and there are more pilgrims doing this Camino every year. The Original or Primitive Way departs from Uviéu/Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, and continues towards the West along this region to reach Galicia through A Fonsagrada, in the province of Lugo. It meets the French Way in the village of Palas de Rei. 

The route has good signage and crosses lush landscapes on the border between Asturias and Galicia. It hardly goes through roads and avoids traffic most of the time, thus offering a joyful walk through nature.

The Camino Primitivo includes some hard sections with ups and downs, muddy tracks and typical mountain paths. All in all, thanks to the beautiful landscape and a fully-fledged network of hostels and accommodation, more and more pilgrims are choosing this route every year.