Tineo

Camino Primitivo

To end of camino
239.3
Altitude
675

El Pedregal

7.30

Tineo

6.30

Piedratecha

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Public Pool
Yes

Tineo was built on the side of a steep valley and everywhere you go feels like a climb, but don’t let that deter you from getting out of the albergue (particularly the municipal) for a bit of exploring. The church is dedicated to San Pedro and adjacent to it is the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art).

Notice

Buy supplies. Between Tineo and Campiello there are no services apart from a fountain at the edge of Tineo.

Fiesta

San Pedro, patron of the city, is celebrated on the 29th of June. A longer fiesta is held from the 12th to the 18th of August in celebration of San Roque.

History

Tineo can trace its growth back to the early 13th century when King Alfonso IX mandated that all pilgrims pass through this place. It was at this time the largest pilgrim hospital on this route was built, the Mater Christi. The hospital is no longer, but remnants of its chapel and exterior walls remain.

The Road

The camino descends to the center of Tineo as far as the church. From there it turns right and begins the uphill climb out of town on the Calle la Fuente; the fuente is the fountain at the edge of town near a small picnic area.

City Map

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

The service is very good. The room is very clean with great view. The breakfast has all kinds of coffee and tea with many kinds of pastry. With the fruits and ham we bought, we had a great breakfast.

The hotel also helped us book the room for our next stop and even managed to transport the glasses we forgot in the room. We feel really grateful and appreciate it very much.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Literally a palace of an albergue. 4 star hotel with 4 star albergue. Great bunks, beautiful bathrooms, and incredible food. Fancy menu del dia (only til 4) for 16 and amazing buffet breakfast for 10. Treat yourself!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

The Church of St Peter at the top of the town is a worthwhile visit. For summer months they have a display dedicated to Romanesque/Gothic sculptures that were removed from dilapidated chapels in the region.

Worth a quick visit and a stamp on your credential.