The first Jacobean route
Camino de Santiago
Discover the first Camino de Santiago, the oldest route to Compostela that passes through Salas
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Jacobean Heritage
Along the Way
Along the Camino Primitivo through Salas, you will find numerous elements of Jacobean heritage that have guided pilgrims for centuries. Churches, chapels, crosses and pilgrim hospitals mark this millenary route.
Cornellana
Medieval village next to the Monastery of San Salvador, with traditional Asturian architecture and millenary history.
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Narcea Guides - Guided Tours
Professional guide company specialized in hiking, cycling and cultural tours in Salas.
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San Salvador de Cornellana Monastery
The Monastery of San Salvador de Cornellana is one of the most important monuments of Asturian Romanesque and a must-see...
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Origin and Present of the Camino
The Origins of the Camino de Santiago
It all began in the 9th century, when the hermit Pelayo discovered the tomb of the Apostle James in Compostela. King Alfonso II the Chaste was the first documented pilgrim, thus establishing the route we now know as the Camino Primitivo. During the Middle Ages, the Camino became one of the main pilg...
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