Also included in the UNESCO listing is the Camino Primitivo or Original Way, which is in fact the oldest Camino route, hence its name. Perfect for those looking for a challenge, the Camino Primitivo starts in the city of Oviedo and crosses spectacular and off the beaten track mountain regions in Asturias and Galicia on the way to Lugo, famous for its Roman wall surrounding this historic town.

You can walk the full way from Oviedo in 2 weeks or trek the last section from Lugo to Santiago in just a week, price starts at €656 per person sharing. More details here: Camino Primitivo.