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Points of interest and accommodation in Grandas de Salime
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Points of Interest
Highlights and landmarks to discover in Grandas de Salime
Museum Recommended Ethnographic Museum
One of the best ethnographics in Spain. It authentically recreates the traditional rural life, ancient trades, and daily survival of western Asturian villages.
The museum hides an enormous complex with functional mills, a traditional forge, and a fully reconstructed rural school. Monday Close
Monument Recommended Penafurada, Canadeiro & Xorenga Archaeological
Historical area combining 2,000-year-old Roman water tunnels, a 5,000-year-old prehistoric burial necropolis, and mysterious Bronze Age rock carvings (petroglyphs).
This historical area highlights three eras in one stop. Check the waypoints on the GPS Map.
Collegiate-Church Colegiata El Salvador
The spiritual heart of the town, with origins dating back to the 12th century. Its beautiful stone portico and solemn atmosphere have welcomed pilgrims for hundreds of years.
Don't forget to ask for your pilgrim credential stamp here; it is one of the most classic stops on the Camino Primitivo.
Monument Salime Reservoir & Dam
A monumental feat of mid-20th-century engineering hidden deep within a mountain canyon. Its massive structure and striking interior murals offer a breathtaking and dramatic landscape.
Walk inside the viewpoint hanging over the dam. See the impressive murals painted by Vaquero Palacios. Book Thursday mornings online
Museum Samartin Hillfort Museum
A spectacular archaeological site where Bronze Age origins meet Roman occupation. Discover the ancient history of gold mining and Celtic tribes in the region.
Check the opening hours of the adjacent museum beforehand, as guided tours offer the best insight into the ruins.
Related Stages
Stages of the Camino Primitivo passing through Grandas de Salime