The Primitive Way

Stage: Lugo-San Romao da Retorta

  • Length 18.8 Km
  • Difficulty Low
  • Estimated Duration 3h 45min

Here there are two options: either continue straight up (As Areeiras area), or turn right, parallel to the river and Club Fluvial sports centre, going past San Lázaro Chapel and the neighbourhood of the same name.

Lugo-San Romao da Retorta

Lugo- San Vicente do Burgo

  • Length 10 Km
  • Difficulty Low
  • Estimated Duration 2h 00min

A short 18 km stretch. We will exit through the city walls, either via the Porta Miñá (or Porta do Carme), the oldest and most authentic archways in the city walls, or via the Porta de Santiago, in front of the neoclassical façade of the cathedral. We will continue down the path, following the track of a hidden Roman road, until we cross the River Miño, over a bridge that is also of Roman origin. We then arrive at the neighbourhood of A Ponte. Crossing the bridge, on the right, we continue walking along the river and the Club Fluvial sports facilities, as well as the San Lázaro chapel and neighbourhood 

It is well worth taking a detour to visit the enigmatic Santalla de Bóveda Temple, a late Roman (4th century) structure listed as a national monument in 1931. Roman Road XIX ran past the temple, linking Bracara Augusta (Braga) with Lucus Augusti (Lugo) via Iria Flavia (Padrón). Back on the Way of St. James, we come to Bacurín, with Romanesque-style San Miguel Church, and the village of O Francés (also known as Hospital).

Lugo - San Vicente do Burgo

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Exterior of Santalla de Bóveda Temple

Exterior of Santalla de Bóveda Temple

San Vicente do Burgo- San Romao da Retorta

  • Length 8.8 Km
  • Difficulty Low
  • Estimated Duration 1h 45min

Moving further away from Lugo, we come to San Vicente do Burgo, where there was once a pilgrim hospital. This section of the stage offers striking panoramic views of the city receding in the distance. The route continues through San Pedro de Mera and Guntín to San Romao da Retorta (municipality of Guntín), the end of this stage.

San Vicente do Burgo - San Romao da Retorta