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
Photo: La fabrica de nubes · CC BY-SA 3.0

Castroverde

A village with a medieval castle tower, the only real stop with services.

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Lugo
Photo: Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

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Where to sleep in Lugo

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.

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