Primitive Way
The Primitive Way of Saint James is called primitive for a rather straightforward reason: it was the first road to Santiago that we know of. It covers the route taken by King Alfonso II “the Chaste” of Asturias to learn, first-hand, about the discovery of the Tomb of the Apostle St. James. The year was 834.
Asociación de Empresarios del Camino Primitivo
Non-profit association formed by entrepreneurs of any sector whose businesses are related to the Primitive Way. Its main purpose is the integral promotion of the Primitive Way from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela, spreading the generic values of the pilgrimage, putting in value the particularities of this itinerary, and promoting its historical character as the origin of the Camino de Santiago, as well as defending and promoting the development of the commercial activities of its associates.