The ORIGINAL WAY –
​Camino Primitivo de Santiago de Compostela

The ORIGINAL WAY
In April 2016 we trekked 'The Original Way' or Camino Primitivo de Santiago de Compostela, (two weeks, 300kms) this Camino (the Way) was the first Camino route to Santiago de Compostela, when in the 9th century most of Spain was under Moorish control.
This was the route followed by King Alfonso II the Chaste in the 9th century, from the city of Oviedo, in Asturias.
Oviedo is the starting point of the Original Way but this was also the route traditionally followed by pilgrims from further afield in Northern Spain and Europe.
The first section of the Camino Primitivo is one of the most challenging of all the Camino routes but the scenery along this Way is simply breath taking. The route crosses the Cantabrian Mountains giving walkers outstanding views of the snow capped Picos de Europa and passes through quaint mountain villages in Asturias and Galicia.
The second section of the Original Way starts in the city of Lugo, its old town nested inside the only fully preserved Roman walled town in Spain, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site.

From Lugo, the Original Way continues towards Santiago de Compostela through peaceful forests and farmland, joining the final stretch of the French Way in the lively town of Melide where you you must try Galicia’s most classic dish: octopus.

​This trek was supported by Sprayway Outdoor Clothing, Oboz Walking Boots and EDZ Base Layers.