20.5 km | 6-9 hours | +1355m / -924m
The route leaves Salas through its cobbled historic centre and begins a sustained climb through forest towards La Espina. The ascent is about eleven kilometres of continuous climbing through magical forest paths of oak, chestnut, and hazel. The walking is not technically difficult but requires fitness and patience.
At La Espina, a crossroads village where a medieval pilgrim hostel once stood, there is a link path to the Camino de la Costa. The final section from La Espina descends through La Pereda to Tineo.
In 1222, King Alfonso IX decreed that the Camino must pass through Tineo, under penalty of severe punishment. The 13th-century Iglesia de San Pedro houses the Museo de Arte Sacro with sculptures from Romanesque to Baroque periods. The Palacio de Meras (now a hotel) contains a collection of antique clocks, silver, and weapons. Look for the Ermita de San Roque at the entrance to town.
Terrain: Steep cobbled climb, sustained forest ascent, rural paths, hilltop town approach
A historic Asturian town with a medieval castle tower, a pre-Romanesque church, and the Baroque Collegiate Church. Known for its cabrales-style cheese and traditional architecture.
A strategic crossroads on the Camino Primitivo between Salas and Tineo, La Espina is linked to medieval pilgrim-aid traditions possibly dating to 883, making it one of the earliest known sites of organised shelter and care for pilgrims on the route.
A hilltop Asturian town with a medieval monastery, panoramic views, and full services. One of the larger towns on the Primitivo with a lively local atmosphere.
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