A short stage that leaves Lugo, within its Roman wall, crosses the Miño river by a bridge of Roman origin and continues among villages to San Romao da Retorta, in Guntín.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Lugo – San Vicente do Burgo10 km · low difficulty · 2 h
You leave the wall through the Porta Miñá, the oldest, or through the Porta de Santiago, opposite the cathedral. You descend along an old Roman road and cross the Miño by the Roman bridge to the A Ponte neighbourhood.
- San Vicente do Burgo – San Romao da Retorta8.8 km · low difficulty · 1 h 45 min
In San Vicente do Burgo there was a pilgrim hospital. With views of the city left behind, you continue via San Pedro de Mera and Guntín to San Romao da Retorta.
What to see
- The Roman wall of Lugo, a World Heritage Site.
- The cathedral of Lugo.
- The Roman bridge over the Miño.
Tips for this stage
- Lugo is a good place to begin the final stretch of the Primitivo; give yourself time to walk along the wall.
From Lugo to Santiago de Compostela there are about 100.3 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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