Overview
Salas is a small town of 1,400 residents in the Asturian interior, best known as a stopover on El Camino Primitivo pilgrimage route to Santiago. The main attraction is the Castillo de Salas, a sturdy 12th-century castle housing a Pre-Romanesque museum.
Architecture · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Hostels open March-October. Private doubles from €120 B&B at Castillo de Salas Hotel. Pilgrims only at Albergue Municipal.
Connectivity
5G available from MasMovil, Movistar, and Orange. No Vodafone coverage as of Feb 2026.
Culture
Salas is a stopover on El Camino Primitivo, the original pilgrimage route to Santiago. Pilgrims should respect the trail culture.
Money
Euro (€) is the local currency. Credit card acceptance at hotels and some restaurants.
Transport
ALSA buses run hourly from Oviedo (1 hour journey, €-). Highway A-63 connects Salas to Oviedo.