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Oviedo Variant – Connecting the Northern Way to the Primitive Way
Discover the Oviedo Variant, a scenic bridge route that seamlessly connects the Camino del Norte with the Camino Primitivo, offering pilgrims an authentic Asturian experience.
January 16, 20161 minUpdated July 22, 2026
As the history of the Camino del Norte shows, pilgrims who arrived by sea on the Cantabrian and Asturian coasts heading to Santiago de Compostela almost always made a detour through Oviedo, a city rich in history and home to precious relics.
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