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Camino Primitivo · Stage 3 of 14

Salas→ Tineo

A stage of constant climbing: from the Salas valley to Bodenaya, with its donation-based albergue, and to La Espina, then along the heights to Tineo, a balcony over the valleys of the west.

20.6 kmdistance
6 – 7 hwalking
+960 mascent
Demandingdifficulty
SalasPorcilesBodenayaLa EspinaLa PeredaEl PedregalSanta Eulalia de Tineo Tineo
The stage route with its main towns.

Profile

Climbing almost all day

A long climb from Salas to La Espina, a high stretch and a gentle descent to Tineo.

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+960 mof ascent
−500 mof descent
790 mhighest point

Town by town

Where to stop, where to sleep

Every town with services along the way. Out of season some bars and albergues close; the app shows you which ones are open near you as you walk.

  1. 0KM

    Salas

    🛏️ Albergue☕ Bar
  2. 6.1KM

    Porciles

  3. 10.4KM

    Bodenaya

    Much-loved donation-based albergue

  4. 11.5KM

    La Espina

  5. 12.9KM

    La Pereda

  6. 15.1KM

    El Pedregal

  7. 16.4KM

    Santa Eulalia de Tineo

  8. 20.6KM

    Tineo

    Promenade with views over the valley

    🛏️ Albergue☕ Bar

The route

The stage in three sections

01

Salas → Bodenaya

km 0 – 10.4 · 10.4 km

The big climb up the valley and through the woods.

02

Bodenaya → La Espina

km 10.4 – 11.5 · 1.1 km

A short stretch to La Espina.

03

La Espina → Tineo

km 11.5 – 20.6 · 9.1 km

El Pedregal, Santa Eulalia and the entry into Tineo.

Tips

Good to know before you go

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Bodenaya

If you prefer a short stage, the Bodenaya albergue is famous for its welcome.

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Water

There are few services on the climb.

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Tineo sausages

The area is known for its chosco and cured sausages.

Your Camino from Salas

Choose how many kilometres you want to walk each day and Suseia splits the route from Salas to Santiago into stages based on the albergues in each town. Free and without signing up.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Salas to Tineo?

About 20.6 km. Walking takes between 6 and 7 hours, with short breaks.

Is the Salas to Tineo stage hard?

Demanding difficulty. A long climb from Salas to La Espina, a high stretch and a gentle descent to Tineo.

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