Camino Primitivo · Stage 9 of 14
Stage 9: O Cádavo to Lugo
- From
- O Cádavo
- To
- Lugo
- Distance
- 29.5 km
- Climb
- ↑ 509 m
- Descent
- ↓ 775 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A long stage downhill towards Lugo and its Roman walls.
Practical tips
Only one modest climb. Castroverde is the only town with services; Vilabade has a bar only in high season.
Along the way

Castroverde
A village with a medieval castle tower, the only real stop with services.
More photos of Castroverde →
Lugo
The only Roman city in the world whose walls survive complete: more than 2 km you can walk on top, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More photos of Lugo →Where to sleep in Lugo
- Albergue de peregrinos de LugoPublic (Xunta)
- Albergue NazaretReligious
Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.