The Camino de Santiago from Lugo

General information

All the rooms you book with Santiago Ways to do the Camino de Santiago have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure your best comfort.

Our team checks on site the quality of all the accommodation offered in order for pilgrims to have a comfortable and unforgettable experience on the Camino de Santiago.

Availability

When working with quality accommodation with limited capacity, the exact name of the accommodation will be provided 30 days before the start of the Camino.

All accommodation on the Camino de Santiago is subject to availability. In case we can't offer any of them due to lack of capacity, we'll accommodate you in one of equal or better quality.

Single rooms

Single rooms are subject to availability. Reservations must be made in advance and come at an additional cost.

Where am I going to stay?

All our accommodation has been selected to ensure tranquillity, rest and enjoyment during your Camino de Santiago:

In order to resolve pilgrims’ doubts, here we answer the questions that are most frequently asked when we receive your enquiries.

If you have any other questions, you can contact us and we will be happy to help you resolve all your doubts.

We want to talk to you now about following the route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela. It Is one of the most beautiful routes among all the possible itineraries on the Camino de Santiago.

So, in addition to the reasons why, we want to offer you all the necessary information about the route. From the best time of the year to complete it, to the main points of interest. Everything you need will always be in the hands of Santiago Ways.

Why choose the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela?

There are different reasons to complete a particular route of the Camino de Santiago. However, the incentives that the Camino Primitivo has are very special and are reserved mainly for nature lovers. We want to talk to you below about all the reasons for completing this route.

1.-The beauty of its landscapes: A feature that highlights all the people who go on the Camino Primitivo are its spectacular landscapes. The name of Camino Primitivo comes precisely from being the original route of the Camino de Santiago. It had to be done through the mountains to avoid the dangers of Muslim invaders.

So, today we can also enjoy the beauty of its landscapes: deep valleys, beautiful views and long paths in the middle of the forests of northern Spain. Many reasons for those who feel a special connection with nature.

2.- Its history and heritage: The Camino Primitivo is the hardest route on the Camino de Santiago . As we have said, this route was the first and eventually left its place to other more accessible ones, such as the Camino Frances . However, this ancient character has an added attraction: The history and heritage that for more than 1,000 years has been preserved throughout its entire journey.

That is why we reserve points of special historical and patrimonial interest of all times such as the Roman walls in the city of Lugo, the beautiful town of Arzua or the Cathedral de Santiago. Therefore, the lovers of history and western culture have an appointment with the Camino Primitivo from Lugo.

3.-It is the least difficult stretch within the Camino Primitivo: Although the complete Camino Primitivo is the most demanding, the main pitfalls are on the route from Oviedo to Lugo. Later, the path of the Camino Primitivo joins the Camino Frances in the town of Melide. From here, the demand for the road progressively declines. That is why it is a route that brings together the rugged beauty of the Camino Primitivo with the facilities of the Camino Frances. A mixture that constitutes another reason for itself.

4.-Less crowding: The Camino Primitivo does not have as much affluence as other routes, for example, that of the Camino Frances. That means fewer pilgrims and more available services and, of course, more peace of mind.

Along with the great connection with nature that this route offers us on our way along, it should be noted that we can do it with great calm and in relative solitude whenever we wish.

We say this because there are also pilgrims who are followers of the Camino Primitivo who, normally, after having done it once always want to repeat their experience.

5.- Duration: The duration of the Camino Primitivo desde Lugo is another of its points in its favour. It has a total of 7 stages, which makes it ideal for different vacation periods such as summer or Easter . This is a very persuasive reason when it comes to organizing our pilgrimage in advance.

We would like to remind you that with Santiago Ways it is possible to do your route at any time of the year without having to book very early. In addition, you will be in the best hands and have the care you deserve.

Information about the route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

The route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela has a length of 111 kilometres. It leaves from the beautiful city of Lugo, where we will be able to soak up all the history that it contains and covering several periods of western history and culture.

It ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela, where we can culminate our pilgrimage, receiving our ‘Compostela’, precisely because it is a route of more than 100 kilometres. It is a much harder route than others during its first stretch but later it becomes much easier.

Either way, it is the least difficult path within the route as a whole on the Camino Primitivo .

Route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

Maps of the Camino de Santiago from Lugo

We offer you the maps of the route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago . With them, you will be able to know in advance the points of the route and the places that you will visit along the way.

Lugo – Ferreira

Stage map from Lugo to Ferreira

Ferreira – Melide

Stage map from Ferreira to Melide

Melide – Arzúa

Stage map from Melide to Arzua

Profiles of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

We offer you the information regarding the profile of how the route of the Camino de Santiago develops. With this, you will be able to have the information about its altitude, its highest points and, in general, everything necessary to know the relative hardness of the stages. As we have said previously, the difficulty of this route descends notably with respect to the previous one that departs from Oviedo.

Lugo – Ferreira

Stage profile from Lugo to Ferreira

Ferreira – Melide

Profile stage from Ferreira to Melide

Melide – Arzúa

Stage profile from Melide to Arzua

Stages on foot on the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

We also want to give you the information about the different stages that you will walk with Santiago Ways. With this, you can have information to be able to get an idea of the route that awaits you and the number of places we will visit.

Stages by bicycle on the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

And for those of you who prefer to do the bike route, we also talk about what are the stages that you will cover on your pilgrimage on the Camino Primitivo desde Lugo to Santiago.

How long does the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela take?

As we have said before, the length of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo is 111 kilometres. The Pilgrimage is distributed in a total of 7 stages with their corresponding 6 nights in the best hotels by the hand of Santiago Ways. This duration makes it ideal for almost any time of the year taking advantage from the Christmas break until the summer and, of course, Easter.

The best time to do the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

We want to give you some advice about the best time of the year to complete the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela . It is true that, basically, this criterion can vary depending on the tastes of each of us.

However, you should consider some indications, especially for this route because it is one that transits in part over mountains. These indications, however, are much more flexible than they were for the previous section.

Spring

Spring is an ideal time to do the Camino de Santiago in general and the Camino Primitivo in particular. Temperatures will be mild but the risk of precipitation increases. Therefore, we recommend you to go with the clothing necessary for whatever you may encounter.

In this season, we have Easter which gives us an ideal period of time to complete our pilgrimage from Lugo. At the same time and as a result of passing through beautiful natural surroundings, we will be able to enjoy all the spring colours in their maximum splendour.

Summer

Summer is the pilgrims’ favourite time for several reasons. The first one is that they have more time to complete the Camino. At the same time, and as a consequence of the oceanic climate in the whole area, the temperatures are mild and fresh: Another incentive to “flee” from the heat of the rest of Spain. However, it is a time of year when we can find many more pilgrims than during the rest of the year.

Although the Camino Primitivo does not have overcrowding problems, the situation can change from its union with the Camino Frances. However, this is not a problem with Santiago Ways as we take care of everything. By the way, from July 15th to 31st, there are festivities in Santiago de Compostela!

Autumn

Autumn is the time of year with greater instability, usually from October. However, the month of September is a good time to take advantage of the good temperatures that still continue from summer.

This is why we recommend this month to do so, taking into account that the risk of precipitation may increase. Despite everything, the beauty of the deciduous forests will make everything worthwhile.

Winter

Completing the Camino Primitivo in winter is not advisable for the previous stretch that departs from Oviedo. It Is because almost all of it travels through mountains where temperatures can be very low and, at the same time, precipitations fall more frequently in the form of snow. However, for the route that leaves from Lugo, this is not a great problem.

It Is true that it is still a time when we can find a colder climate and a higher risk of precipitation: However if you are a lover of adventure with Santiago Ways it is possible to do the Camino Primitivo also in this season.

Guide to the places you cannot miss on the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela

We have prepared a list of places of special interest on the route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo. Among them are some which have an interest because of their beauty, their history or what they represent. However, we have also wanted to include the best restaurants along the route, as well as the hotels in which you will be staying with the help of  Santiago Ways.

Points of interest

We will begin by talking about the places that have an interest in their culture, history or beauty. They are places for you to pass through and, of course, you can’t miss out for anything in the world.

Santa Eulalia de Boveda

Located on the stage between Lugo and Ferreira is this sanctuary from the last stages of the Roman Empire. In particular, this magnificent monument has more 1700 years of history behind it and leaves no-one indifferent.

Although in Roman times it was dedicated to the cult of the Goddess Cibeles, later she went on to devote herself to Santa Eulalia, persecuted by the Romans themselves as a result of their religion. The mural that it houses inside is the most important of the Roman era and by extension one of the most historical and cultural value in Europe.

The Historic town of Melide

Melide, besides being the point where the Camino Primitivo and the Camino Frances meet, is a site of great historical interest. This is seen in his old town that has watched the centuries pass through its streets. As an anecdote, you only have to say that it has the oldest cross in all of Galicia, which is really saying something. Its square and its Chapel of Santa Maria de Melide are obligatory stops for the pilgrim.

Arzua

After leaving Melide we will be able to lose ourselves in the wonderful Arzua, a green haven of tranquillity that welcomes the pilgrim when they have little left to reach the city of Santiago de Compostela. The Church of Santiago de Arzua or the curious fountain in its square are two places that you cannot miss.

Where to sleep – The best hotels

With Santiago Ways, you will stay in the best hotels along the entire route of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo. We want you to have the treatment you deserve and especially the rest you’ve earned. Here we leave you some pictures of them.

Where to eat – The best restaurants

And as eating is very important, and eating well is a marvel during the pilgrimage to Santiago, we also want to recommend some of the best restaurants that you will find.

Restaurante Casa Alongos

In The town of Melide, we will be able to taste some of the best Galician specialities and homemade cuisine in a very cosy atmosphere at very affordable prices. We recommend you to visit this place during your stay in the city of Melide.

Restaurante Ultreia

In the area of Amenal, you will be able to enjoy the best of the local cuisine and, at the same time, of its characteristic generosity. In this restaurant in addition to excellent service for the pilgrim, we will be able to get our fill of all the best of  Galician cuisine, one of the most varied and delicious in our country.

Restaurante O Sendeiro

In the city of Santiago de Compostela, we should give ourselves the homage that we deserve in this grill where meats like ox are their speciality. It has a cosy and very warm atmosphere for the pilgrim who has just arrived in the city of Santiago the Apostle. Warm up and enjoy the experience.

Origin of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo to Santiago

King Alfonso II was the one who, after knowing the discovery of the body of Santiago the Apostle, had a tomb built for him. He began his pilgrimage to the city of Santiago and did it precisely on the route of the Camino Primitivo. It was a complicated time when the Muslim conquest had just happened.

In fact, in the 9th century, the only safe route to avoid the attacks was the one that ran from Oviedo through rugged ways and mountains. Over time, other simpler routes were becoming an alternative. However, the incentive of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo is still more alive than ever. That’s why it is the Camino of Kings.

The Camino Primitivo from Lugo with Santiago Ways

Ideal footwear for the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

Other sections of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

• Camino de Santiago Primitivo from Oviedo to Lugo

Other users’ opinions about the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

For you to encourage yourself to complete the Camino de Santiago with Santiago Ways, we leave you the opinion of other users who have already done it with us.

In all probability these will make you see everything that is waiting for you in this magnificent adventure that is the Camino de Santiago.

Santiago Ways

4.7

Michael Owens

Excellent trip. Thanks to Ylenia at Santiago Ways our trip was amazing. Accommodations and meals, she booked for us and day trip to Finisterre - PERFECT. Ylenia, was very patient with us. Our reservations had to be modified several times due to Covid and number of people in our group changing. We have used Santiago Ways several times. Will use them again for our next “Camino Trail” adventure. Connie Earwood

John Harris

Our contact person with Santiago Ways was Ylenia Conesa. She was excellent to work with, she responded quickly to all our emails with all of our questions. I highly recommend her. Our trip was very well organized, we received all our information for the trip in a timely manner. We enjoyed all our hotels, they were easy to find. The breakfast and dinners were adequate. We did not have any problems the whole trip. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Ylenia, we’ll contact you when we decide to do the Camino Portuguese. Buen Camino!

Tito P

My partner and I finally got to experience our 5 day Camino pilgrimage walk from Sarria to Santiago in June 2022 - organized through Santiago Ways (SW) - after over 2 year delay due to Covid. We couldn't have been more thrilled from our experience once we landed in Spain from Canada.If you are travelling overseas, trying travelling direct to Spain and avoid the lower cost European routes (i.e. easyjet) - flight cancellation/delays is about as common as the sun rising now so plan for this in your travels.SW staff were very professional and very helpful in answering all our questions prior to our trip. The Dossier and Vouchers that were sent to us were very clear and helpful to describe the route each day and where we stayed. Recommend you review your hotel locations on Google so you know where to find them once you arrive at each town/city.Our experience on the walk included breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day and the luggage transfer was a life saver allowing us to pack lightly each day. Strongly recommend you include you transfers as well to and from the airport to enjoy more time and less worry.The accommodations for our walk were well above average and more than we expected. Very clean, showers were hot (likely on demand) and the staff were very friendly at each of our stops.The staff at each place were very friendly but language barrier was there at times but never a problem.I strongly recommend using Santiago Ways in your Camino planning. Wouldn't think of any other group to help out. The peace and tranquility of walking on the countryside, the scenery, and laid back life was truly wonderful. Meeting so many pilgrims from all over and sharing our experience together was amazing and unforgettable.We are looking forward to doing this again in the future with the help of Santiago Ways.Buon Camino!Francesco & Claudette

John Murray

Great five days of walking in the warm weather. Lovely Pilgrims from around the world all with a story to tell. A week l will never forget. Back 2023 to begin from St Jean. Santiago Ways highly recommended.Good Luck and Happiness to you all.

Patricia H

My husband and I completed the Portuguese Camino from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in June 2022. From the planing to the completion of our trip everything exceeded our expectations.Santiago Ways did a wonderful job of having everything perfectly scheduled, from the airport transfers in Vigo and Santiago de Compostela to the luggage transfers each day and the detailed information about each days walk. Numerous pilgrims commented on how much better our directions were and they were depending on our directions many times. The hotels we stayed at were amazing and the hosts at each hotel were always very helpful with recommendations on what to do and where to eat in each town. We had amazing food and drink along our whole journey and saw so many beautiful places.We have lifetime memories of the Camino thanks to everyone at Santiago Ways.If you are considering doing The Camino with Santiago Ways do not hesitate, go for it you will have the experience of a lifetime!

Ed Vegliante

I highly recommend Santiago Ways for anyone considering walking the Camino de Santiago. Everything went smoothly and all of the accommodations Santiago Ways booked were nicer than I expected. A well organized itinerary contributed to our great experience on the Camino.

Ingrid Gutierrez

What a wonderful company! Santiago Ways was very reliable and helpful. The accomodations were beautiful and clean. The luggage transfer was always on time. I am very thankful for the excellent experience. If you are looking for a company to plan your next Camino trip, I highly recommend Santiago Ways!

Barbara Kamali

This was a long awaited trip : originally booked in 2020 . The service of Santiago Ways was perfect throughout . As 2 couples we wanted the best en-suite accommodation on the way , our luggage transported and also we are vegans/vegetarians .Everything was perfect including a wonderful range of meals in all the accommodation and help when we struggled to get in contact with one accommodation owner . No issues with baggage transfer and the transfer to Porto to Ourense was again perfect .Santiago Ways enables us to have the full Camino experience without any stress . Ylenia was reassuring and knowledgeable in the original planning and at no time did we feel that our quieres were not dealt with well.We all wholeheartedly recommend Santiago Ways to anyone planning to do the Camino .Thank you

John Spencer

Highly recommended. Great help with planning and execution. No problems at any point. Will use them again.

Steve McManus

Well organised trip, good communication throughout. All accommodation was clean and comfortable with luggage transfers working perfectly.

anthony golden

A delay of 2 years but my wife, Geraldine and I have just returned from our Camino from Sarria to Santiago about 120km.Santiago Ways we’re excellentAll hotel bookings, luggage transfers, meals etc sorted out efficientlyWe had a great Camino thanks to all the staff at Santiago WaysWould recommend themGoing with them again next yearCan’t waitThanksTony and Geraldine Golden

Sarah McCleary

I had zero issue with my trip. The baggage transfer worked like clockwork, and I loved having the confidence of a 'local' number to call in case of emergency. (Never needed to call, but it felt good).

Darlene B

I would like to thank Alba Martinez and the whole team of Santiago ways for the job well done. My Husband really enjoyed the experience, of course without the helps of Santiago ways in organising everything, the Camino hike would be a very tough journey otherwise. But the attention to details, communication, and so on..were excellent and highly recommended.

Jerry Campbell

If you are planning a Camino pilgrimage I highly recommend this company. Very professional yet personable. The accommodations they arranged for me across Spain on my Camino were very good. They are reliable and provide good value. I would use them again if I plan my next Camino.

Bill Bearce

Four of us 65 years old, used Santiago Ways (SW) and they took great care of us every step of 500 miles. This included one (1) night when, after some slow going, they even called us to make sure we found the hotel! (We did!) SW and their professional handling our our itinerary could not have been better. Our top recommendation for them! Fourontheway- October 2021 Falmouth MA USA

Jerry Campbell

If you are planning a Camino pilgrimage I highly recommend this company. Very professional yet personable. The accommodations they arranged for me across Spain on my Camino were very good. They are reliable and provide good vale. I would use them again if I plan my next Camino.

Tina Marchetti

We were very happy with our experience with Santiago Ways. They were very professional, very responsive, extremely organized, and booked lovely places for us, including an exceptional casa rural. They provided detailed instructions about where we were staying and our luggage was always waiting for us at our destination. All this at an excellent value. For reference, we completed the last stage of the French Camino, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Five stars for Santiago Ways!

Samira Miranda

Such a wonderful experience!From the beginning of the entire management, everything has been very easy. All the questions that I've had have been answered by mail or by phone and they always had been very kind.They made me a budget adjusted to my needs and it has been the best way to make the Camino de Santiago for the first time with the security that I always had them for anything I needed! I would definitely book them again since I'm thinking about doing another part of the Camino next year 🙂

Shaoor Ali

hello santiago ways....i travel with santiago ways... i have very Good time with them... i did walk hike with them....they have v nice people who guide people with very good behivour... i know one of best Representatives in santiago ways which name is Cristina Ostraiz... she guide me v well..i must want to tour again with you... best wishes for all of you....RegardsShaoor Ali Basheer

Ed Akavets

Did the camino with guys ! Everything was great!

Karin E

Excellent company. They were super helpful in putting together my last minute trip to do the camino inglés. I will definitely use them next year when I do another route. Thank you SantiagoWays!

Lisa B

Fabulous experience. Santiago Ways made this trip such a memorable trip. I will definitely be using their amazing service again for the next 200 km. The accommodations were super. The transfers and itinerary were perfect . Thanks Ylenia ans everyone at Santiago Ways!

Fabiana Lima

Very good service. Ylenia Conesa was the one who helped me and she was always very effective and courteous. Will definitely use them again!

Christine Tranchina

My husband and I hiked the Camino De Santiago from Pamplona to Logroño. We used Santiago Ways to help plan our adventure... booking our hotels, breakfast, picnic and dinner as well as transferring luggage during the hike. It was extremely helpful because we traveled in February which is not a popular time and all services are not available. The communication and service was excellent. Before, after and during the hike Angie Rinaudo kept in contact and answered all our questions in a timely manner. All the accommodations were excellent. We are planning to do more sections in the future and will definitely use Santiago Ways again.

Karen Srajer

We took the French Way, Leaving from Saint Jean Pied de Port. Santiago Ways booked our rooms the entire trip and make sure our luggage was transported. The rooms were a delight the walk was wonderful. Santiago Ways made sure to have support for us on the trip as well as needed. I would highly recommend this company. The entire group was a delight to work with and Cristiana on it especially was helpful.If we should decide to do another way, we would definitely use this company.

Diane Nunez

This was our first time in Spain and first time walking on a daily basis. Santiago Ways answered our many questions and concerns over many emails. We started our walk September 1st 2019 in Sarria and took 10 days to walk to Santiago de Compostela. Santiago Ways booked our lodging in 10 different places along with luggage transfers. We asked that all breakfasts,dinner and picnic lunch be included. Our accommodations varied from Albergues. Inns, Boutique hotel, to Bed and Breakfast. We truly enjoyed our picnic lunch as we could stop anywhere and enjoy the view. The accommodations - private room and private bathroom as we requested were not disappointing. We would recommend Santiago Way to anyone that needs some assistance in walking The Way.

Richard Luna

I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.

Mark Nichols

This is a very professional company that helped create a fantastic journey. My contact person, Ylenia, responded to my emails and answered my questions. I highly recommend this company.

Kat Cust

I have walked with Santiago Ways twice and have been impressed by their professionalism and services both times. I wanted to support a Spanish company for the walks, and found them to be a competitive option - in a crowded industry. Am planning to walk with them again as I’ve enjoyed my caminos so much!

Richard Luna

I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.

Richard Luna

I changed my itinerary about 10 times before finalizing my vacation, 2 weeks prior to my trip date. Santiago Ways (Sara Mateo) was so polite and understanding throughout the entire process. My wife and I loved our great 2 week walk on the Camino. Every reservation, baggage transfer, excursion and transportation worked out exactly as planned. Thank you Sara for our memorable vacation.

Rachel Mckeeve

We recently walked part of the Camino de Santiago Trail. Our trip was arranged by Santiago Ways. We were part of a larger group we had a tour guide and our luggage was transferred each day. Our trip was an immense success, everything went very smoothly and that in part was down to Veronica who arranged the trip. She was very helpful throughout the whole planning procedure even arranging for a private transfer from the airport to Sarria, our start point. I would recommend Santiago Ways and Veronica and would definitely use them again.

Eilish Bye

After comparing several agencies, our group of 7 decided to go with Santiago Ways for our first Camino experience as they offered an all round better price for our customised package that included insurance, meals, accommodation, luggage transfers and any required transportation to accommodation. The booking process was straightforward, they responded quickly to various enquiries and changes that we requested and they provided guidance on preparation and the Camino route which we referred to throughout our trip.We had a couple of issues including one of our group injuring her ankle but Santiago Ways were available 24 x 7 and they resolved everything efficiently including all communications required with local accommodation providers, taxis etc. which was very reassuring. Pilgrims we met who organised their accommodation en route had to deal with lack of accommodation in some locations and then they had to organise transport to and from the nearest hostels. We didn’t have any stress like this at all which left us free to enjoy the stunning scenery and great camaraderie on this wonderful trip. We will use Santiago Ways again and we can highly recommend them.

Kerry Mannette

I booked my Camino de Santiago for Sept 2019 through Santiago Ways and the company made the experience absolutely wonderful. Vanessa Veiga was a pleasure to deal with, very professional and informative and made it very easy to arrange the entire trip. The accommodations and board booked through Santiago ways were amazing, we were very pleased with the diversity (B&B, hotel, hostel) of the accommodations along with the service and cleanliness of the accommodations. The luggage transfer worked flawlessly. I would rate Santiago Ways 10 out of 10 and recommend them to anyone looking to book their Camino.

Karen Henderson

I was so pleased with the trip Santiago Ways set up for me to Walk The Camino Francés. My first experience was when I requested a quote in October 2018 for a August 2019 walk. Ylenia went above and beyond to answer all our questions and to provide numerous options for me before I made my final decision on the trip. She was patient and thorough as I gathered information. Her follow up was amazing and her attention to detail was very assuring! Once I booked the trip she continued sending updates until we departed for Spain. Once we arrived in Spain Ylenia and the Operations team stayed in touch via email to answer any questions. The hotel accommodations for 39 days were all wonderful and the baggage transfer was perfect. Every day our bags were at the hotel by the time we arrived. One day my friend left her hat in the hotel room and Santiago Ways Operation team sent an email saying the hat would be waiting at our next hotel. That’s going “above and beyond”. I highly recommend using Santiago Ways for your Camino!!!!! We walked with numerous people who had used other companies and they all thought Santiago Ways had the best hotels. I’ve already referred a friend to them and definitely will use them for my next Camino. Thank you Santiago Ways!!!!!!!!

Alison McEvoy

Ylenia Conesa from Santiago Ways was very helpful answering all my question prior to my Camino trip. A truly memorable experience beautifully organised by Santiago Ways

Chantal Ryan

This was a great experience from start to finish. From the on-line booking team that answered my numerous questions and comminucated with me in an efficient and friendly manner to the amazing guide we had and the quality of the hotels we stayed in. It all exceeded my expectations

Jon Lucas

Excellent company with excellent staff, couldn't fault their organisation and execution of my Camino walk. My special thanks to Ylenia who looked after my bookings and organised things for me.

LUCIA CARABINE

Fantastic service and Ylenia Conesa who handled the booking was a delight and very efficient

Jasmine Pantuso

Santiago Ways, and our advisor Ylenia Conesa , provided an outstanding travel experience! Ylenia answered every question that I had during my trip planning process! The accommodations were absolutely charming, and the food was perfect! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime!

Yuko Fujita

Celebrating 60th birthday, we walked 100 kilos for 10 days. No pain and no blisters. Santiago ways transported our luggage on time every day even we changed one of the hotel to Paradores. Taxis were always on time waiting for us. All hotels were clean, friendly and conveniently located. The food and buildings and history of each accommodations were all unique and wonderful! I will use Santiago ways for my next Camino. Andriana was very helpful. Thank you! Muchas Gracias!

Yana Mileva

We booked our "Camino" trip via this agency. Our agent was Vanessa and we are ecstatic with the service! The booking went very smoothly. All our questions were answered and all our wished addressed in a very quick manner. Actually, the agency had to ping us a few times via email and WhatsApp, as we were the ones too slow to answer them. They even made arrangements for us to take our dog on the trip and book the appropriate hotels. The luggage transfer was wonderful. We had a pickup from Santiago to our starting point on "Camino" that also worked perfectly. We can highly recommend the services of this agency. I have to admit that I have not compared prices and if there is something cheaper on the market, but the service we received here was impeccable. We had a wonderful trip and are planing to come back next year and walk another "Camino" again. Buen Camino everyone!

Peggy White

Walking the Camino was the best experience of my life! Partially because I had such a great support crew of Santiago Ways! I worked with Vanessa Veiga who organized my trip to suit my needs. When some details needed to be changed, she kindly worked with me to make it happen. My accommodations were all very different- from Casa Rurals to hostels to Pensions, but they were all excellent. The luggage transfer worked perfectly, too. I highly recommend this company to anyone planning to walk the Camino!

Tamir Shemer

excellent experience with Santiago way team, all that was promised accomplished to the last detail , the transportation, the hotels choices , the path segment choice, the information provided ,the luggage transfer just a perfect vacation

mary ellen canal

Santiago Ways is the perfect agency to help you plan you Camino de Santiago.Since the first day that i wrote my email the response was very fast, gladly i began speaking to the agent Vanessa Viega and she made sure i had all the information and helped me plan everything, she was really great .i really enjoyed my Camino, i was looking forward for it and it did satisfied my expectations.This experience for me was the most special in my life, i am really thinking about doing it again starting in Portugal

Winston Fernandez

I used Santiago Ways on my first Camino in March this year. The trail that I did was from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela. The experience was truly fantastic ….. mainly because of Santiago Ways.My contact person at Santiago Ways was Vanessa Veiga. Right from the onset Vanessa was extremely helpful , sensitive and very attentive to all my requests. She responded swiftly to all my mails. She selected the right hotels which were excellent and the luggage always arrived on time.I am planning my second Camino next April and I would continue to use Santiago Ways and in particular Vanessa. Thanks a million Vanessa and continue the good work to all the pilgrims who want to experience a true Camino.Winston FernandezKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Marion Tilley-Vyner

Santiago Ways made it possible for me to do the pilgrimage. At 69 I did not like the idea of staying in a hostal, I like a bit of privacy and comfort! And I could not have done the walking while carrying my luggage. Adriana at Santiago Ways helped me work out my route and booked hotels and luggage transfers. Also, having them there in case I had any problems, was very reassuring. Adriana was only a phone call away. I recommend using Santiago Ways for anyone having doubts about doing the pilgrimage - they make it so much easier!

Tammy Shain

Vanessa was awesome and we loved Santiago Ways! We had a group of 8 college friends that were all around 50-years old. The deciding factor in choosing Santiago Ways was the group discount offered for groups of 6 or more. All other companies threshold for a discount was 10 people. Vanessa and the staff were awesome to work with throughout the process. We did the five day hike from Sarria to Santiago. We requested superior accommodations in places that were on the trail. The accommodations were top notch and 4 of the 5 places were directly on the trail. The exception was our night in Lavacolla in which we were .4 miles off the trail. It was our choice to stay in that location in order to have a shorter walk to Santiago on our final day so we could make the noon mass. We were pleasantly surprised at how clean each place was and they all had great bar and restaurant choices in close proximity - with the exception of Lavacolla so we recommend eating on-site - it was very good.

Sandi Frost Steensma

We had an excellent experience on the Camino with Santiago Ways. We had 14 women and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hotels, loved the daily luggage transport and the food was terrific. Santiago Ways communicated throughout our trip. We felt well-supported when we needed to make changes. Thank you!!

Sandi Frost Steensma

We had an excellent experience on the Camino with Santiago Ways. We had 14 women and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hotels, loved the daily luggage transport and the food was terrific. Santiago Ways communicated throughout our trip. We felt well-supported when we needed to make changes. Thank you!!

Beatriz Beltranena

Santiago Ways is excellent they exceeded my expectations!! they do a great JOB and we had a "Buen Camino" in part thanks to them... lovely hotels.. flawless bag transfers and great great service!!! I would totally recommend them and please look for Vanessa she is the best.

Jan Schubert

My family and I used Santiago Ways to organize our recent pilgrimage from Lisbon to Porto. They did an excellent job booking us (as much as possible) into wonderful, small, family-run hotels and coping with the many changes dictated by "group" travel. In addition, one of us was traveling by bicycle whilst the rest were walking, necessitating even more planning which Santiago Ways did with patience and grace. We recommend using Santiago Ways for Camino support and planning!!! Jan Schubert

Jill Scher

My family and I (6 of us) just finished walking the Lisbon to Porto section of the Camino Portuguese. It was a wonderful experience for us. The hotels we were booked into were well chosen and the food was great. We also found the path to be well marked making way finding fairly easy. A great relief as we had heard it was not well marked. Our luggage was efficiently transferred each day and everything ran very smoothly. Thank you Santiago Ways! We would definitely recommend your services to our friends. Jill

Kenneth E. Nowell

Santiago Ways made my memorable hike trouble-free. I had excellent hotels, tasty breakfasts, dependable baggage forwarding, informative advance information, and a dependable drive to deliver me to Sarria. I really appreciate their attention to detail!

Margo Gosia Barker

We booked our El Camino with Santiago Ways and we were very lucky to have Silvia as our agent. She did a fantastic job organizing our trip, always promptly responding to our inquiries, impeccable English, all accommodations that she arranged for us were great, and our luggage was always delivered to the next location timely, before our arrivals to sites. I would definitely recommend Santiago Ways and ask for Silvia to be your representative.

Patricia Bazán

This trip changed my life in ways I could not describe! I knew the hiking was going to be a challenge, but Santiago Ways made it so easy to plan and execute. They are truly the best and I am already planning my next trip with Santiago Ways and would not think of going anywhere else. Silvia Rivera was particularly helpful in the planning, as she answered all my questions patiently, and help me through the process. Great job, Guys, and I will see you next year!

Roberto Canto

Have just finished El Camino de Santiago from Sarria with the help of Santiago Ways. They have been extremely accesible from day one. The transfer of the luggage throught the five days was impecable, always finding the luggage in the room on every stage of the way. The food and lodging was very acceptable. If I were to do it again I would not hesitate to contact them once more for their assistance! "Buen camino".

Edmee Flores

Our experience with Santiago Ways was flawless. We highly recommend this outfit for your Santiago way experience. A perfect 10!

Barbara Melinska

Very nice experience. Good and professional organization.Nice and friendly environment during the event. Recommended 100 %. Saludos para Jose 😉

Hanna Ringel

Simply put - an incredible experience! This agency looks after every last detail. I walked the last 100 km of the Camino with their help and I definitely want to go back soon and do a longer part of the route. When that happens (which I hope is soon) I'll definitely be using Santiago Ways again! Thanks for everything.

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Photos and videos of the Camino Primitivo from Lugo

We leave you with some pictures and videos of the Camino Primitivo so you know first-hand everything that awaits you with Santiago Ways.

The Camino de Santiago with Santiago Ways

Other Caminos de Santiago

• Camino Frances
• Camino Portugues
• Camino Portugues coastal route
• Camino del Norte
• Camino de Finisterre
• Camino Ingles
• Camino Primitivo
• Camino Lebaniego
• The Way of Lighthouses
• The Via de la Plata

Here you can see all the stages of the Camino de Santiago.

In Santiago Ways, we will advise you on which route of the Camino de Santiago is the best fit for you.

Other ways to complete The Camino de Santiago

• The Camino de Santiago in an organized group
• The Camino de Santiago with a dog
• The Camino de Santiago on bike
• The Camino de Santiago as a couple
• The Camino de Santiago at Easter

The quietest Caminos de Santiago

• Camino de Santiago from Sarria
• Camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles
• Camino de Santiago from Tui
• Camino de Santiago from Baiona
• Camino de Santiago from Ferrol