Camino Primitivo, Pilgrims' way in Oviedo and Galicia, Spain.
The Ruta Jacobea Primitiva extends for 320 kilometers through northern Spain, crossing mountains, forests, and medieval towns between Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela.
King Alfonso II established this original pilgrimage route in the 9th century when he traveled from Oviedo to visit the recently discovered tomb of Saint James.
The path connects numerous Romanesque churches, ancient monasteries, and traditional villages where pilgrims experience northern Spanish customs and regional gastronomy.
Travelers need a pilgrim passport to access the network of accommodation facilities along the route, which includes both basic hostels and standard hotels.
The trail received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015 as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, recognizing its role in European pilgrimage tradition.
Location: Asturias
Location: Lugo Province
Location: A Coruña Province
Part of: Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
GPS coordinates: 43.22791,-6.78247
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:46
Muniellos
22.9 km
Embalse de Salime
5.4 km
San Juan Bautista de Corias
19.7 km
Doiras HPP
18 km
Palacio de Mon
11.7 km
Tejo de Santa Coloma
9 km
Ethnographic Museum of Grandas de Salime
7.5 km
Chao Samartín
12.1 km
Palace of Cienfuegos de Peñalba
14.6 km
Castro de San Chuis
15.1 km
Colegiata de Santa María Magdalena
19.5 km
Monasterio de Santa María de Villanueva de Oscos
18.9 km
Puente de Salime
5.3 km
Castro de Pendía
22.7 km
Palacio de Ron
11.7 km
Palace of Toreno (Cangas del Narcea)
19.8 km
Palacio de Omaña
19.6 km
Fayona de Eiros
19.3 km
Alcornocal de Boxo
5.5 km
Church of Santa María de Celón
16.3 km
Church of Saint Andrew
14.9 km
Palacio de los Omaña
22.6 km
Historical site of Cangas del Narcea
19.7 km
Tower of Valledor (Allande)
5.6 km
Tejo de Lago
5 km
Church of Santiago de Pesoz
8.3 km
Field of church of Santa Coloma (Allande)
9 km
Pena Queimada
22.1 kmReviews
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