Búiza

Camino de San Salvador

To end of camino
78.0

Beberino

3.90

Búiza

2.90

Alto de San Antón

Services
Bar
Yes, but irregular hours

Buiza is your last stop before beginning the more mountainous middle section of the camino. If you plan to stay here, you are advised to bring food as the only bar in town has irregular opening hours. The albergue is in an old school building at the entrance to town and there is a fountain in front of it.

The Road

From Buiza the camino ascends to the Alto de San Antón, and before it the Forcadas de San Anton (forcadas translates to pitchfork, an aptly descriptive word for the jagged rock formations). It is about 2.5km up to the pitchfork. The descent is much more pleasant and passes through a pine forest. Before the alto there is a yellow arrow pointing along a non-existing path along the stream. A steel arrow indicating 'Mieres' is the arrow you want to follow.

NOTE: At the end of the pine forest the camino splits and the marking isn´t obvious if you have been lost in thought. On your left is a small concrete block building (for pumping water), and it is here that the official camino turns left and off of the road.

A second option, the one you might accidentally find yourself on, is to follow along the road towards (but not to) Rodiezmo. Along this path, you will arrive at the Cruz de la Salve. From the Cross, the camino turns sharply left. If you miss this turn you will end up in Rodiezmo, which means either following the busy national road or retracing your steps.

City Map
Accommodation in Búiza.

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I stayed here a couple nights ago and was the only pilgrim. It was a bit strange to have the place all to myself! Call the number on the signs or in the app to let the caretaker know you’re coming (doesn’t speak English) otherwise it will probably be locked when you arrive. There were no sheets available but lots of blankets. The women’s bathroom needs some work (the sink doesn’t have running water and the shower door won’t close) but the men’s is in better shape. The kitchen is well stocked with gear for dinner and the dorm room is very clean. The locals came by to play basketball out front and dogs with their owners wandered up to the door. It really is a little village feel here. If there is any bad weather in Buiza when you come through, consider staying here for a few hours or for the night… the views from the top are amazing and you don’t want to miss them!!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Bar in Buiza (Telebar) "temporarily closed"!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Quite an ascent, little shade, long long walk in the mountains until next habitation.. be sure to fill up on water here