Sellos on the Camino Verde from Lugo to Sobrado

[BrianLCrabtree]

A thread a few years ago about the Camino Verde raised the question of whether sellos obtained between Lugo and Sobrado are acceptable at the pilgrims office for the compostela. Getting stamps in Lugo and Sobrado are no problem. It's the other stamp of the day in Friol or elsewhere along the path that I'm wondering about. I'm attracted to the idea of taking the Verde variant to avoid some of the crowds the last couple of days into SdC, plus visiting the monastery is appealing. Considering the Verde is within 100 km of Santiago and the two stamps per day requirement, can someone confirm the Verde variant is fine for the compostela? If there is doubt, I can just stay on the Primitivo through Arzua and O Pedrouzo. This will be my first Camino and I'd like to have the compostela. Departing May 22, 2022 from Villaviciosa!

 

[Kiwi-family]

Do it! The Verde is magical and getting stamps is not problematic.

 

[trecile]

Do it! The Verde is magical and getting stamps is not problematic.

I think that the question isn't so much "are sellos available?" as "will I qualify for a Compostela if I have stamps from this route?" Is that correct?

 

[BrianLCrabtree]

I think that the question isn't so much "are sellos available?" as "will I qualify for a Compostela if I have stamps from this route?" Is that correct?

Yes, exactly correct. The helpful resource page posted by notion900 (thank you) says stamps are available in Cota, Boveda, and Friol. That's great, but are they accepted at the pilgrims office in SdC as satisfying the requirement for the compostela? I'm hoping someone has literally been down this path and can confirm the stamps are bonafide.

 

[Kanga]

Yes, exactly correct. The helpful resource page posted by notion900 (thank you) says stamps are available in Cota, Boveda, and Friol. That's great, but are they accepted at the pilgrims office in SdC as satisfying the requirement for the compostela? I'm hoping someone has literally been down this path and can confirm the stamps are bonafide.

All stamps are "bona fide" - from bars, restaurants, hotels - does not matter if it is just a commercial address stamp. The distance should not be a problem (as you are starting in Villaviciosa) but the question is whether it is recognised as an official route. And that I can't answer.

Anyone from the Pilgrims Office?

 

[Ctshagr]

A thread a few years ago about the Camino Verde raised the question of whether sellos obtained between Lugo and Sobrado are acceptable at the pilgrims office for the compostela. Getting stamps in Lugo and Sobrado are no problem. It's the other stamp of the day in Friol or elsewhere along the path that I'm wondering about. I'm attracted to the idea of taking the Verde variant to avoid some of the crowds the last couple of days into SdC, plus visiting the monastery is appealing. Considering the Verde is within 100 km of Santiago and the two stamps per day requirement, can someone confirm the Verde variant is fine for the compostela? If there is doubt, I can just stay on the Primitivo through Arzua and O Pedrouzo. This will be my first Camino and I'd like to have the compostela. Departing May 22, 2022 from Villaviciosa!

The monastery in Sobrado is worth going to enjoy. Along with Lugo and it’s wall.

 

[Tincatinker]

The Camino Verde is not recognized by the Pilgrims Office (nor by the Tourismo). Under their rule that a pilgrim must walk 100km into Santiago by a “recognized” route they may, note may, decline to issue a Compostela. This lacuna in the PO’s list is unlikely to be corrected anytime soon.
If the OP wishes to be confident of receiving a Compostela they’re advised to comply with all the rules

 

[BrianLCrabtree]

The Camino Verde is not recognized by the Pilgrims Office (nor by the Tourismo). Under their rule that a pilgrim must walk 100km into Santiago by a “recognized” route they may, note may, decline to issue a Compostela. This lacuna in the PO’s list is unlikely to be corrected anytime soon.
If the OP wishes to be confident of receiving a Compostela they’re advised to comply with all the rules

Thank you for this, and so I will. I'll visit Sobrado on a future Camino, in 2023, I hope.

 

[canary]

A thread a few years ago about the Camino Verde raised the question of whether sellos obtained between Lugo and Sobrado are acceptable at the pilgrims office for the compostela. Getting stamps in Lugo and Sobrado are no problem. It's the other stamp of the day in Friol or elsewhere along the path that I'm wondering about. I'm attracted to the idea of taking the Verde variant to avoid some of the crowds the last couple of days into SdC, plus visiting the monastery is appealing. Considering the Verde is within 100 km of Santiago and the two stamps per day requirement, can someone confirm the Verde variant is fine for the compostela? If there is doubt, I can just stay on the Primitivo through Arzua and O Pedrouzo. This will be my first Camino and I'd like to have the compostela. Departing May 22, 2022 from Villaviciosa!

Thank you for your insights Brian!

 

[Ioiein]

I walked from Irun, switched to Primitivo and in Lugo opted for the Camino Verde route.
i had no issues to obtain the Compostela, but I am aware that I might have not got it

 

[Alva]

Hi!

Did anyone else walk Friol - Sobrado - Arzúa after Lugo since this thread was last active? I’m wondering how big the chance is that I will get the Compostela if deviating from Primitivo.

 

[BrianLCrabtree]

I know at least two who walked that route and got the Compostela, no problem. That was in 2022 after I opened this thread. I chose to continue to Melide and proceed from there.

 

[Alva]

I know at least two who walked that route and got the Compostela, no problem. That was in 2022 after I opened this thread. I chose to continue to Melide and proceed from there.

Thank you! I will contemplate if it’s worth the risk

 

[AlanSykes]

I walked the Verde last November, going vía lovely Santa Eulalia de Bóveda. I joined the Francés after Fontalén. There was no problem getting a compostela - although I had started several 100km before Lugo, which isn't supposed to affect matters, but may do .

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

Hi!

Did anyone else walk Friol - Sobrado - Arzúa after Lugo since this thread was last active? I’m wondering how big the chance is that I will get the Compostela if deviating from Primitivo.

Many of us have, if you search for camino Verde you'll find multiple references. I did it July last year ( posted about it at the time) but I don't bother with a Compostela. Absolutely loved it, especially the first section on day 1 following the stream. Very well marked, ignore others old comments about damaged walkways etc, long since repaired.
@Telelama & @ratherbefollowingflechas walked it in both 2022? & this year, I believe they applied for - and got - their Compostelas. As did others.
Technically it's a risk because that one section is not on a recognized route. Your call.
FYI, I followed the excellent directions given by @Telelama . Worth looking for his post.
If you need any info just ask.

 

[David Tallan]

I walked the Verde last November, going vía lovely Santa Eulalia de Bóveda. I joined the Francés after Fontalén. There was no problem getting a compostela - although I had started several 100km before Lugo, which isn't supposed to affect matters, but may do .

If you walk the Verde through Santa Eulalia de Bóveda, be sure to pause and get them to unlock the mysterious archaeological site underneath the church for you. Even if you are not taking the Verde, it is well worth the detour from the regular Primitivo route (which I took last year).

 

[Alva]

Thank you for your answers and recommendations! I now for an email answer from the Compostela office that says it won’t be a problem