Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino del Norte app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appAlmost everything worth seeing in Salas centers on the Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor, a 16th-century church built at the order of Fernando de Valdes-Salas, one of the most powerful and feared men in Spanish history. The Colegiata houses his tomb, an elaborate alabaster work. Adjacent to it stands the Palacio de Valdes-Salas, whose medieval tower -- the oldest structure in town, dating to the 14th century -- now serves as a museum for pre-Romanesque pieces.
The town sits in a narrow valley and has a compact, walkable center. If you've been counting the days since a proper restaurant meal, Salas will oblige.
The Romeria del Viso is held on the 15th of August.
Fernando de Valdes-Salas (1483-1568) was born here and rose to become Archbishop of Seville and, more consequentially, Inquisitor General of Spain. In that role he oversaw the Spanish Inquisition at the height of its power, personally directing the prosecution of suspected heretics. His legacy is complex: the same man who funded the Colegiata and the University of Oviedo also maintained one of history's most efficient persecution machines.
In 1586, an Italian pilgrim named Bartholomeus Cassanu was caught stealing from the Colegiata. He had a history -- he'd already robbed a church in Zarautz on the Camino del Norte. The judge in Salas showed no leniency. Bartholomeus was hanged, quartered, and his remains displayed along the camino as a warning. Pilgrim crime has declined since.
To exit town, carry on under the archway and up the road. There is a fair amount of climbing ahead of you. The climb meets the road at El Llanón, which is easy to miss as its infrastructure counts for little more than an abandoned factory along the road.
28. March 2025 - 13:39
At the end of stages are soulless albergues that only seek profit. If you can, don't stay here, continue your journey!!!
16. July 2024 - 22:18
New, modern, clean and with a nice grass area to lie down after a long day walk. Food and drinks are pretty good too.
17. May 2024 - 20:04
Was greated warmly and what a nice surprise. Lovely property with outstanding accommodations. Very comfortable and clean. Fantastic outdoor green space in front of the property. Also loved the restaurant and staff. Treat yourself.
21. September 2020 - 7:14
Great place to stay with fabulous food (healthy, hearty and vegetarian). Just having my breakfast pancakes. Quiet time from 10.30-6.30 was much appreciated. Thanks Nicolas
9. September 2019 - 13:43
If you are in for healthy food, all home made and vegetarian, great yoghurt with granola and fruit for breakfast, do go to La Campa. Great atmosphere too!
7. September 2019 - 7:06
If you are in Salas. You want to stay at Albergue Sueno
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
