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Asturias gives so much, but it also takes a little something from travellers wanting to discover and enjoy it. It takes their astonishment and a little piece of their hearts. Every journey is the penultimate one, because, the more you get to know Asturias, the more you discover, and of course, there is always something yet to be discovered. Perhaps another cliff to admire, another river to descend in a canoe, or perhaps another beach to be enjoyed from a hang glider, another trail to be discovered... You just can’t get enough of it. It is never enough. So much greenery, so much rock, so much forest, so many ports to watch the boats coming and going, and all that cider poured in good company; all forming a series of monuments that leave those leaving with an impression of a friendly and welcoming land, like its people; always prepared to go the whole nine yards for those that love and respect it.

Relentless Asturias. Attractive Asturias. Where great gastronomy invites food enthusiasts to enjoy the most traditional or innovative dishes, where the vegetables, meat, seafood, shellfish or cheeses, are all from the region. Asturias full of unique corners, taking visitors back to old, lost professions, such as the Blacksmith’s shops or the old mills, some of which are deteriorated now, forming an indelible part of the riverbanks. Mining Asturias, with its incredible industrial heritage. Pilgrim Asturias, par excellence. No wonder King Alfonso II, nicknamed “el Casto” (the Chaste), was the first pilgrim ever and inaugurated the Original Way to St. James. Asturias full of good people. Full of stunning villages where one can lose oneself and discover part of its history from those who live in the villages and love them. Because beauty also lies in those who look at travellers with good intentions and offer them, much to their surprise and in the heat of an afternoon, a drop (culín) of homemade cider.

That is Asturias, intense, welcoming, with its doors wide open at all times. There are no bells. Simply an imaginary and appealing sign hanging from the landscape that says: “Come in and see for yourselves".

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Index

San Esteban de los Buitres () #AsturiasUrbana#RuralAsturias 3

4. You will love Asturias 8. West, full of surprises 20. Central region, where mining, sea and villages merge 32. East, the land of "Indianos", cider, mountains, shepherds and lots of cheese 44. The “Exemplary villages” 48. Asturias has thousands of windows 52. Asturian words that all travellers wish to know 4 #RuralAsturias

You will love Asturias, traveller. That is guaranteed. This is good to know before you set foot in Asturias. It is good to have been warned. Everything is extremely intense here. The colours. The seasons. The people. The “leave it, I’m paying”. Fresh cider on a hot day, or on a cold day. When you enter Asturias, even on days when the orbayu (light drizzle) seems endless, soaking raincoats and faces, you will love it so much you won’t be able to stop yourself talking about it with passion, rightly so, with joy and nostalgia and with a memory of such a beautiful and immeasurable land; whose only boundaries with the world, are the sea and the sky, and these are endless too.

Bermiego (Quirós) #RuralAsturias 5

You will love Asturias

There are countless reasons for falling in love. They depend, in any event, on the perception of those who have decided to make Asturias their destination; a place people always return to, as an old advertisement used to say that hung on the door of the old bar-shops, Asturias is “open 25 hours”.

There is something for everyone, and particularly for those Rural scene that believe that looking at the horizon from the Oviñana lighthouse and watching the fish move about in the port or discovering the sound of cider when it hits (espalma) the glass, Those unique and one-off moments between locals and are all equally important. tourists as they pass in front of their homes, stopping and asking questions. Generous people that drop everything just to show walkers the right way, invite them to have a cafetín (coffee) or a piece of boróña preñada (corn bread with chorizo inside) or Because, if this land is beautiful, so are to chat about forgotten professions, the ideal places to visit in the people that live in it and share it; nearby areas or to tell them who the best cheese artisans are in those that tell travellers about it as they the area. pass through the villages and hamlets, That is how this feeling starts. those that enjoy admiring the "panoyes" Naturally, they also talk about the landscape and all that it offers. Love of nature, which is so strong in Asturias, so diverse, (corn) and “fabes” (beans) hanging so amazing, where, no matter how much you get to know, how from the “hórreos” (raised granaries). much you enjoy, how much you walk and discover, it is just never enough.

Cueves/Cuevas () 6 #RuralAsturias

Oneta waterfalls (Villayón) Majada de Gumartini ()

Religious pilgrimage There is always time to feel this land a little bit more, under your feet and in your heart.

Thousands of trails cross one another and you will need more than one lifetime to visit all of them. Some go towards Santiago; others, towards us, meeting up somewhere in the world, where silence can be heard on the beaches and where time stops when it comes to discovering, out in the distance, the Picu Urriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes) peak, peering out from the clouds.

A love that grows when you discover the Oneta waterfalls; thanks to the smell of freshly cut grass; listening to the cowbells on the “braña” (High- mountain pasture areas); sharing “arrocín” (rice) with seafood by the sea; or joining a religious pilgrimage.

And then to another religious pilgrimage. And more local festivals, where people dance in the prau (meadows) and eat empanada (a savoury-filled baked dough) and omelette and chorizo cooked in cider and, well, everything that makes us feel as if we have returned to our family home, like when we were children, and everything seemed more endearing and warmer when we visited our güela ( grandmother’s) home. #RuralAsturias 7

Big and small emotions that make Asturias hold a special place in your soul forever, with simple little things like kayaking down the Sella River, riding up a mountain on a horse, looking for trasgos (mythological elf-like creature) and xanes (a female nymph found in Asturian mythology) in a forest or being moved to tears by the sound of the bagpipes.

These simple pleasures, which is nothing compared to what this little corner of the world has in store for you and which you will have to discover for yourself. Traveller, you should know that you will love Asturias.

Asturian wooden cart

Sunset by the seaside

Pouring cider

Artisan at work

You will love Asturias because it is authentic, generous, surprising, intense, unique and fun, like its people. Because it doesn’t need to be compared with anyone or to be a better or worse land than any other.

Because there is only one Asturias, and this is it. With no further adornments other than its name.

And, when you get to know it, you won’t want to leave.

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Every green is different, the pounding of each sea changes, every step through the forest is not the same and not even the climate draws the same landscape in Asturias.

Montefurado () #RuralAsturias 9

Cape Busto (Valdés)

West, full of surprises

The West is tinged with silver, or so it seems with the slate It is easy to fall in love with the seas of fog, the imposing roof tiles when it rains; a land full of history where the brañas vaqueiras (summer high-mountain pasture areas), Romans left their mark in search of and occupying the the reflections of the landscape on La or Pilotuerto fortified settlements of the first settlers. The West is fire and Reservoirs, the high grazing land on the mountain passes iron, the pounding of the trip-hammer on steel, the cortines where the teitos (traditional thatched huts) are hallmarks of (small circular or semi-circular architectural structures) a culture and way of life that refuse to disappear. Of course, built on the mountains to protect the honey from the bears, not forgetting the hórreos (raised granaries) with thatched wine from the Asturian vines, waterfalls that echo through roofs, or how they coexist in some areas close to , the forests or the trout and salmon that can be spotted in with cabazos, a rectangular-shaped granary, storing food the Eo River. in villages, together with the paneras (typical building of Asturias for storing grain).

Ferreiro (blacksmith) in Mazonovo () Mountains, yes. Lakes, as well. And routes for all tastes. And sea. Plenty of sea and plenty of gorgeous beaches.

And amid the coming and goings, authentic pueblinos, villages, whose people are just as inviting. Lovers of traditions and forgotten trades, which they love to talk about with anyone who shows an interest in them. These people, as in the whole of Asturias, who, with their natural and friendly nature, win over the hearts of visitors wanting to discover the region in order to better understand and enjoy it. 10 #RuralAsturias

Starting with

Taramundi, together with Oscos, is a very important location in terms of the transformation of iron, and many forges and mazos (hammers powered by a water wheel) can be found along the river, as well fulling mills and hammers. Taramundi, which was really the birthplace of rural tourism, with the inauguration of the first hotel, La Rectoral, in 1986, is famous for its knives and all types of cutlery.

Food enthusiasts must try the bread, jams, honey and the cheeses made there.

The unique villages include Aguillón, As /Veigas and Os Teixóis (Taramundi) Os Teixóis/Teijóis. The latter is also a live museum, since it has a small power station and fulling mill still in operation. Arts and crafts enthusiasts should visit the Arts and Crafts Centre in Bres, the Cutlery Museum in Pardiñas, the Ethnographic Pure magic in the three Oscos: Santa Museum in Os Esquíos/Esquíos, the Sewing Museum in Taramundi and the Mill Museum in O Mazonovo/Mazonovo. Eulalia de Oscos, San Martín de Oscos and de Oscos. Stone Honey houses and slate roofs still dominate the landscape.

Some unique villages in Santa Eulalia de Oscos include Ferreira, Pumares, Quintá or Busqueimado and some of its most popular routes include La Seimeira. A visit to the trip hammer in Mazonovo, which has once again been used as a blacksmith’s shop for a few years now, thanks to the Austrian Fritz Bramsteidl. In Samartín/San Martín de Oscos, it is worth visiting the beautiful church, as well as the Mon Palace and the Casa Campesina Museum. There are some great routes on offer here, for example, the one that goes to the Carmina Mine, or the one that leads to the village of A Coba/La Coba, now in , a unique and unforgettable place, with its small stoned caleya (rural path in small villages) its forest, its river, the stone bridge and the large old mill abandoned years ago. Some of the gems in Vilanova/, include the partially restored medieval monastery of Santa María de Villanueva. Here, the Santa Eufemia Bread Ecomuseum is well worth a visit.

The endless journey continues on to de Abres, along a beautiful and unique route, the railway route, and where the Eo River invites fishing enthusiasts to fish for trout and salmon during the open seasons. #RuralAsturias 11

A Veiga/

Vegadeo, in turn, is where pilgrims pass through on their way to Santiago along the coast and, as in most western parts of Asturias, it also has spectacular waterfalls such as the Cioyo waterfall, together with very interesting routes, such as the Estraperlo (smuggling) route. Some of its ethnographic gems include the trip hammer in . However, visitors should not leave the region of Oscos-Eo without taking a stroll through the beautiful village of or admiring its infinite landscape from the Gremio de Mareantes viewpoint, in the Figueras port.

Stories of emigration, iron and sea

In Ortiguera, Coaña has the smallest port in the West; , with unique villages such as Argul; Illano, with unique pools; Villayón which is the kingdom of waterfalls, and , which represents the history of Asturian emigration. Just a taste of what the councils of Valle del have to offer, a landscape largely shaped by the construction of the Grandas de Salime, Doiras and Arbón reservoirs. Pesoz, the vineyards surrounding the villages, give them their Grandas de Salime is a land of mounds and fortified own personality. There are three unmissable visits: Argul, which, settlements, the most popular being the Chao San Martín although in poor condition, still captivates visitors with its fortified settlement, and from being the Way of Saint James. medieval , the abandoned village of A Paicega, where Interesting places to visit are the old Collegiate Church, the the workers building the Grandas de Salime reservoir lived, and Ethnographic Museum or the reservoir viewpoints. Once in also Pelorde.

Pezós/Pesoz Interpretation Centre of Emigration (Boal) 12 #RuralAsturias

Illano, Villayón and Boal, are also enticing villages. Illano Ortiguera is the smallest port on the western coast of capital is worth exploring. An essential village to visit is San Asturias. A must-see here is the Cape of San Agustín, which is Esteban de los Buitres, with its decadent beauty and location, home to the old and new lighthouse. never failing to astound travellers. With its incredible Buitres viewpoint. Villar de Bullaso and Cedemonio are other villages worth visiting. Villayón is home to beautiful waterfalls such “Villa Anita”(Bual/Boal) as the Oneta or the Méxica, the Pímpano Cave, the Mouro Well and the and Carondio route. Finally, in Boal, which was the starting point for so many leaving for the Americas, the Indianos ( who emigrated to the America and returned with a fortune) architecture is still very present. In the capital Bual/Boal, is a route that showcases these buildings, including the “Villa Anita” and “Villa Rosario”. Among all the places and villages to be enjoyed, are the Doiras and Arbón reservoirs, the viewpoints of Penouta, the Demo cave, the Pendia fortified settlement and some of its interpretation centres, such as the Emigration and Honey centres.

Coaña shares meadowlands and .forests with the sea. A little further inland is one of the best preserved and most visited fortified settlement called Coaña, while nearer the coast is the fortified settlement of Mohías.

Navia River

Ethnographic Museum (Grandas de Salime) #RuralAsturias 13

Fortified settlement of Coaña

And along this coastline, although inland (Navia) they all have landscapes and villages of interest, are , and Navia. Tapia is a port with a perfect seafaring village, with its white houses and boats moored at the dock. And, of course, the village of El Franco. With its beautiful port and the El /Viavélez fishing port, with spectacular beaches including the Porcía and Pormenande, or the amazing fortified settlement of Cabo Blanco, undoubtedly a unique site, or the magic of the Andina Caves. As for Navia, the village is home to important buildings, including the casino and theatre, with its undeniable Indianos architecture’s influence, together with private houses and hotels. Travellers can also visit the attractive port, Puerto de Vega. 14 #RuralAsturias

Former ’ Monastery (Cangas de )

So much to be discovered Black ceramic workshop in Llamas de Mouro

Cangas del Narcea, , Degaña and Allande (the latter also in the Vaqueira Region) offer spectacular wealth in terms of both landscape and ethnography. , which shares the Nature Park with Degaña and Ibias, also represents the history of mining and vine-growing in Asturias, with its own wine with the Protected Denomination of Origin of Cangas, together with a museum complex dedicated to wine. The village has charming nooks and crannies, such as the Mayor Street or the Old Quarters of Entrambasauguas and El Cascarín. Buildings of interest are, undoubtedly, the parador, the old monastery of San Juan Bautista de Corias and the Virgen del Acebo Sanctuary. Some “guapas” (attractive) villages are /, where the playwright, Alejandro Casona, was born; the climb to El Puertu/Puerto de , Xedré/Gedrez, Mual/Moal, Xinestosu/ and L.lamas del Mouru/Llamas de Mouro which is home to the black pottery makers. Nature lovers simply have to visit the Muniellos forest. #RuralAsturias 15

Other less-explored, but equally beautiful ones, are Degaña Lands full of history, unique traditions, individual cultures and Ibias. In the first of the two, Trabáu/Tablado, El Corralín and a love of one’s roots, are the councils of the Vaqueira and Fonduveigas/Fondos de Vega are villages with a rich Region: Valdés, , and , together with cultural value. In terms of Ibias, the hórreos with their Allande, although there are also and palloza (made with stalks of ) roofs are always popular vaqueira roots in , and Cangas del Narcea. among visitors. Others, however, have slate roofs. There are The name came about because all the livestock in these beautiful villages, many of which sit amid vines and are places, in mountain passes and high-mountain pasture areas, truly spectacular, such as Uría, Algerdo, Valvaler, Serorio and were looked after by the vaqueiros de alzada. Pradías, together with Riodeporcos, which is accessed via a suspended bridge.

The VAQUEIROS DE ALZADA began as a specific social group in the 15th century in the central-western area of The three councils form the Nature Asturias. They are shepherds and their name, "alzada", Park of Las Fuentes del Narcea, comes from the verb “alzar” in Spanish, meaning to leave, as they would literally leave their homes and, with just Degaña and Ibias. what they needed to live, once the fine weather arrived, they would spend the spring and the summer months with the animals on the mountain passes, living in huts and looking after their animals. Their geographical isolation, (Ibias) individual culture and more independent and free way of living, resulted in them being frowned upon by the rest of the population, referring to them as xaldos (sedentary villagers) and marnuetos (coastal sedentary villagers). Today, their traditions, culture and their efforts to portray this, occupies the place it deserves in terms of its importance in the history of Asturias, having overcome all the barriers they came across, which for many years, led to social exclusion.

“Vaqueira” wedding

Cunqueira craft in Trabáu/Tablado 16 #RuralAsturias

Allande is a place to be enjoyed. Here, travellers can visit Montefurado, at the Palo Pass, or unique villages such as , , Mon and Is. Visitors have to visit the medieval village of . Among its most beautiful high pasture land is Campel. The Santa Coloma Church offers visitors the chance to see the beautiful yews full of history. Its most important fortified settlement is the one in San Chuis. Valdés has one of the most beautiful ports in Western Asturias in its capital, L.luarca/Luarca. Apart from its beaches, the inland areas offer beautiful villages such as Trevías or Brieves, together with the Paredes Valley, its route along the Esva gorge or high pasture lands such as those of Arcayana/Arcallana, Argumosu/Argumoso, Enverniegu/ Everniego and Aristébanu/Aristébano. The latter, which borders with the area of Tineo, hosts the vaqueira wedding and festival each year.

Salas

Well-worth a visit in Salas is the Old Quarter, with buildings such as the Santa María Church, the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor and the palace tower of Valdés- Salas. Also, the millenary yew growing in the middle of the cemetery, the climb to the Virgen del Viso Sanctuary and the beautiful Indiano villages (houses from Asturians who emigrated to the America and returned with a fortune) of , and La Granja. An essential visit in is the San Juan Bautista Monastery, where pilgrims stop off. As in the previous case, pilgrims pass through Tineo on their way to Santiago. Even if only from outside, it is essential to visit the Romanesque monasteries of Oubona/Obona and San Miguel de Bárzana/Bárcena; the beautiful and impressive carbayu (oak) in Valentín; , with its important Roman mining history and where gold is still extracted, and Naraval, which is home to the Vaqueiro Navelgas (Tineo) Museum.

Cudillero Travellers are impressed, amazed and fall in love with the Cudillero Port, with its incredible amphitheatre suspended over the sea.

Equally beautiful are its beaches. The stunning Cape Vidío, its lighthouse and the village of Oviñana, together with those forming the Luiñas Valley, such as Soto de Luiña and San Martín de Luiña. From here, visitors can climb up to the high- mountain pasture areas of Brañaseca, Gallinero and Cipiello, offering spectacular views on a clear day.

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Let’s party Regalina Festival (Valdés)

March ʝʝ National Gold Extraction La Descarga (Cangas del Narcea) Championship in Navelgas (Tineo). ʝʝ San José Festival in Coaña ʝʝ Vaqueiros de Alzada wedding. “La ʝʝ The Farm Artisan Craft and Food Fair Vaqueirada” Festival in Aristébanu/ (Easter Week) in Santalla/Santa Eulalia de Aristébano (Tineo/Valdes). Oscos. April August ʝʝ Inter-Celtic Festival of the West in ʝʝ Salmon Festival in Cornellana (Salas). Tapia de Casariego. ʝʝ Vía Crucis Viviente in Vilanova/Villanueva ʝʝ Vaqueiro Market in San Martín de Luiña de Oscos (Re-enactment of the Way of the (Cudillero). Cross) ʝʝ Swimming down the Navia River ʝʝ Bres Arts and Crafts Workshops in (Navia). Taramundi. ʝʝ San Timoteo Festival in L.luarca/Luarca ʝʝ Regalina Festival in Cadavéu/Cadavedo June (Valdés). ʝʝ Floral Carpets for Corpus Christi in ʝʝ Porcía /Porcia Celtic Night, in El Franco. Castropol and Santalla/Santa Eulalia de Oscos. September November ʝʝ L’Amuravela Festival in Cudillero. ʝʝ 8 September, Day of Asturias and ʝʝ Degaña – Ibias mountain bike route in Nuestra Señora de Covadonga festival ʝʝ Magical Night and Esfoyón and Amagüestu Degaña and Ibias. in the entire region. Festival in Navelgas (Tineo) (festival ʝʝ Trade Exhibition in Vegadeo. celebrating popular old traditions). July October ʝʝ Nuestra Señora del Carmen Festival, La ʝʝ Cangas Quality Wine Harvest Festival More information at: in Cangas del Narcea. Descarga in Cangas del Narcea (Festival agendaasturias.es with a barrage of fireworks and rockets). 18 #RuralAsturias Cabo Peñas Playa de Viodo

Don’t leave without... Viodo Playa de Bañugues Playa Moniello Playa Verdicio Cabo Negro El Monte Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco

LLUANCO/ Playa San Pedro de Antromero Playón de Playa de Los Quebrantos DE RÍA DE SAN ESTEBAN Playa de Xagó RÍA DE AVILÉS

Isla La Deva LUANCO Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Cebes Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu Playa La Palmera Playa de Xivares

S. Juan de Punta Vidrias Cabo Torres Playa Poniente Playa L’Arbeyal Playa de Bahímas 1 10 , in the Playa de Munielles Tasting the walnut and hazelnut cheese Witnessing a vaqueira wedding Playas de Vallina Playa de S. Pedro la Ribera Playa de Anguileiro

Playa de Serantes la Arena El Cabo Puerto Playa de Oleiros CANDÁS Punta de la Atalaya Playa de las Rubias Raíces Nuevo/ Playa de Las Llanas Playa de Aguilar Playa de la Conche d’Artedo Playa de Arnielles Playa de Frexulfe Playa de Torbas Playa de Porcía Playa de Pormenande

RÍA DE NAVA Oviñana RÍA DEL EO Playa de Figueras Playa de Arnao Cabo Busto Arnáu Playa del Silencio Playa de La Gueirúa from Taramundi. village of Aristébanu/Aristébano. Playa de San Lorenzo or the blue cheese Punta de la Cruz

TAPIA de Vega Playa de Barayo Playa de Navia Playa de Coedo Playa de Otur Valdredo La Fundición

Playa de Penarronda GIJÓN/ Punta del Olivo Cabo San Agustín RÍA DE VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Punxéu

Punta de la Corvera Porcía San Punta del Castro CUDILLERO Playa de

El Porto / Viavélez El Castaño Salinas

Playa de Cadavedo Sta. Marina El Pontón Salamir Playa de Tazones 12 Playa de Salinas Playa La Flecha Esteban Playa de Peñarrubia Playa de Cueva Playa de Serín Playa de La Ñora

Ortiguera Playa de Playa de Merón Ensenada de España 2 Sitting and looking at the sea from a 11 Losing yourself in one of the many Casarego Samartín Playa 1ª y 2ª de Luarca Quintana XIXÓN Figueras Serantes Mohías Soto de Luiña El Pito PIEDRASBLANCAS stone bench by the old lighthouse of magical recreational areas within NAVIA Tabaza Veriña Somió Samiguel Tazones Entrevías / Cabo A CARIDÁ L.LUARCA San Cosme San Martín SOTO AVILÉS Quintueles Argüeru Cape San Agustín, in Ortiguera (Coaña). Asturias, such as that of Castriyón/ Cadavéu MUROS Entrevíes Cimavilla Tol A Roda Barcia de Luiña La Carriona Las Vegas/ Montiana Rodiles CASTROPOL COAÑA NUBLEDO/ Llastres Playa de Lastres 3 Admiring the flow of the Navia River Castrillón (Boal). Busmargali Cipiello Les Vegues Playa de la Griega Argumoso Los Cabos NUBLEO Villacondide L.lendepena Castiello from the San Esteban de los Buitres 12 Having a swim in the salt water natural cía Trevías Cortina Cancienes Playa Espasa Playa de L’Atalaya

or RÍA DE RIBADESELLA EO Vega Playa de Playa de Vega

P Panondres Playa Arenal de Moris

Carcéu Playa de Sta. Marina viewpoint (Illano). pool of Tapia/Tapia de Casariego. Trelles Modreiros Brieves La Mortera Agones Peñaullán LA CAIZUELA Pion La Isla La Peral La Camocha Berbes RIBADESELLA/ 842 Enverniego Veranes Priesca Piantón Oneta Gallinero La Granja PRAVIA RIBESEYA 4 Discovering the Grandas de Salime 13 Visiting an authentic shop-bar, seldom RÍO Lagar VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Cuevas a Malleza Premió Alto de Tueya Villanueva Playa de Gulpiyuri Playa de Toranda Playa de Torimbia Playa de Palombina Playa de Borizu Playa de Barro Reservoir and following the course of found today, in Samartín/ San Martín de / Santuseso Urb. Soto Aguda Solares Playa de S. Antolín Paredes Esv Mallecina Miranda de Alto de la PRADO Belmonte

Puentevega Playa de Toró VEGADEO Penouta Siñeiriz Llanera Llanera Madera Valdediós El Fito Niembru Playa de Poo Playa del Sablón the river from the A Paicega/La Paicega Oscos, which is called Casa Pequenón. Aristébanu Castañéu POSADA Pienzu Calabrez Po

VILLAYÓN Playa de la CEA 579 Alea Río La Barganiza A Nueva Quintana

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RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río Altos Vildéu Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Col.lanzo RESERVA DE SAJAMBRE

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Viodo Playa de Bañugues Playa Moniello Playa Verdicio Cabo Negro El Monte Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco

LLUANCO/ Playa San Pedro de Antromero Playón de Bayas Playa de Los Quebrantos DE PRAVIA RÍA DE SAN ESTEBAN Playa de Xagó RÍA DE AVILÉS

Isla La Deva LUANCO Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Cebes Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu Playa La Palmera Playa de Xivares

S. Juan de Punta Vidrias Cabo Torres Playa Poniente Playa L’Arbeyal Playa de Bahímas Playa de Munielles Playas de Vallina Playa de S. Pedro la Ribera Playa de Anguileiro

Playa de Serantes la Arena El Cabo Puerto Playa de Oleiros CANDÁS Punta de la Atalaya Playa de las Rubias Raíces Nuevo/ Playa de Las Llanas Playa de Aguilar Cabo Blanco Playa de la Conche d’Artedo Playa de Arnielles Playa de Frexulfe Playa de Torbas Playa de Porcía Playa de Pormenande

RÍA DE NAVA Oviñana RÍA DEL EO Playa de Figueras Playa de Arnao Cabo Busto Arnáu Playa del Silencio Playa de La Gueirúa Playa de San Lorenzo Punta de la Cruz

TAPIA de Vega Playa de Barayo Playa de Navia Playa de Coedo Playa de Otur Valdredo La Fundición

Playa de Penarronda GIJÓN/ Punta del Olivo Cabo San Agustín RÍA DE VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Punxéu

Punta de la Corvera Porcía San Punta del Castro CUDILLERO Playa de Quintana

El Porto / Viavélez 2 El Castaño Salinas

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15 Playa de Serín Playa de La Ñora

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or RÍA DE RIBADESELLA EO Vega Playa de la Isla Playa de Vega

P Panondres Playa Arenal de Moris

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VILLAYÓN Playa de la Ballota CEA 579 Alea Río GRULLOS La Barganiza A Nueva Quintana

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Soto O Sta. María Urbiés Í Embalse de Grandas Sta. Eulalia Caranga Baxu DEL CAMÍN Villoria Llorío 908 PARQUE N ATURAL Río DE SALIME R 2.476 PICOS DE EUROPA CEA Embalse Tañes de Salime Augüeirina Caranga Riba L´Angliru Cenera Uxo Turón de Riusecu Pico Urriello AR Cantu Caín N Viewpoint, picturesque view erga Los Cuarteles (Naranjo de Bulnes) Castro v Bermiego Fechaladrona Coballes Cabronero Torrecerredo Peña Palanca Peñas Negras e T Peña Santa Orrua Río T Gamoniteiru Navaliego Llaíñes/ EMBALSE arañes SAN XUAN / 2.648 Cortés 1.133 Courias 1.430 Forcada Las Agüeras La Colladona 2.519 Río 1.336 Bisuyu Prehistoric art 1.786 Lena Ladines DE TANES Veneros 2.593 Caborana 1.106 850 SAN JUAN DE BELEÑO 1.998 Pico T esorero 2.373 Alto del Xestoselo CANGAS DEL 1.448 Río Bo Morea/Moreda Tiatordos 2.570 Acebo NARCEA La Riera Fortified settlements and archaeological sites Chanuces Armá CABANAQUINTA/ EL CAMPU 1.951 DE Raso PONGA POSADA DE POTES 1.030 A del Oro Vil.lanueva LA PLAZA VI Vil.lanueva Corigos CABAÑAQUINTA PARQUE Telefrico A Limés Granda LA POLA 1.612 VALDEÓN Fuente Dé Peñafurada N Cerveiriz BÁRZANA Pre- Río NATURAL D E La Riela Ponticiel.la 1.548 S. Salvador La Cobertoria Retriñón A FONSAGRADA 1.474 PARQUE NATURAL de REDES Pozo de las Traditional architecture and ethnography PARQUE NATURAL Las Campas 1.862 OSEJA DE

RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río Altos Vildéu Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Col.lanzo RESERVA DE SAJAMBRE

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There is so much on offer in the central area of the region, that it is impossible not to become enthralled. So simple, yet so intense, such as looking at the sea from the Peñas Cape, riding a bike or walking the Senda del Oso (Bear´s Trail), discovering the history of the Asturian mining trade in the mining areas of the Nalón and Caudal Rivers, eating sardines in Candás, having a few ciders in the Requejo Square in Mieres del Camín/ Mieres or discovering the beauty of the Corroriu mills in Quirós, where there is also time to fall in love with the yew in Bermiego; or even to look for some xanes along the Alba Route, in the Redes Nature Park.

Banduxu/Bandujo (Proaza) #RuralAsturias 21

Central region, where mining, sea and villages Old mining lamps Avilés and the region are, undoubtedly, another reason to merge continue exploring Asturias. The councils forming part of it are, together with Avilés, Castrillón, and . Castrillón is famous for its fabulous beaches, while in the council of Corvera de Asturias, the Trasona Reservoir From the region of Bajo Nalón is worth a visit, where visitors can practice kayaking or play golf on the nearby golf course. In Illas, hiking enthusiasts to Gijón, passing through can take either the mill route or climb to the Gorfolí Peak. Avilés and Cape Peñas The two municipalities that make up the Cabo Peñas Region are Gozón and Carreño. The capital of the first of the two Muros de Nalón, and Pravia are the councils municipalities is the fishing village of Lluanco/Luanco. that form the Bajo Nalón. The latter is where, in 774, King Silo ordered the capital status of the after taking it from Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís. Particularly With a large number of beaches, important is the Pre-Romanesque Church of Santianes de Pravia, together with the Indianos village of . Pravia undoubtedly, one of its great natural itself has numerous places of interest, such as the Baroque monuments is the Protected Landscape buildings in Moutas, the Valle Hermitage and the Old Quarter in the village. of Cape Peñas. A less known, yet equally charming port, is Puerto /Sotu del Barco is the capital of the , which has the same name. One of its most beautiful sites is L’Arena/ Llumeres. , a traditional seafaring village and with the gorgeous Los Quebrantos Beach, at the mouth of the Nalón River. Inland villages worth visiting are , La And from one fishing village to another in the neighbouring Ferrería and El Castillu/El Castillo, with its traditional wharf. council: Carreño and its capital, Candás, a port that visitors Some emblematic buildings in Muros de Nalón include fall in love with at first sight. Among the most important the old palace of Valdecarzana and Villahermoso, and the gastronomic festivals held in the village, is the Sardine actual Town Hall Square. San Esteban de Pravia, forming part Festival. Among the fascinating sites is the Monte Areo, an of Muros de Nalón, is a port located on the left bank of the extensive tumuli necropolis. Just a few kilometres from these Nalón River. This is where the viewpoints route begins. municipalities is Gijón. 22 #RuralAsturias

From the coast to the inland areas, full of valleys, forests, lakes and fascinating villages

Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias. Nearby are Llanera, Noreña and Siero, forming the Region of Nora. Visitors can follow Los Palacios (the Palaces) route in Llanera. Automobile enthusiasts can visit the circuit and the Fernando Alonso Museum. Its festivals include the Exconxuraos festival, commemorating a historical event. As for Siero, its mining history is still present in some of the towers and pits such as Pumarabule and Mosquitera. This can all be enjoyed more closely, by following the mining route of Jovellanos. The number of palaces and emblazoned mansions is quite spectacular. Siero is also known for its cider production, as it is the third largest cider making municipality in the region. Its most emblematic festivals include the Huevos Pintos and the Carmín festivals. Finally, once in Noreña, the cured meat capital par excellence in Asturias, the most popular dish, in the right season, are callos (a tripe dish), but also moscancia (a type of fresh blood pudding) or sabadiego (a chorizo made in this region). Its meat and pork industry are so important here, that they even have a statue dedicated to it, located near the La Pola Siero/ Town Hall.

Jacobean scene in the Original Way to St. James Pilgrims travelling the Way of Saint James also pass through , a council which, together with , Proaza, Quirós, Teverga, Grado, , Yernes y , and Somiedo, all come under the name of Camín Real de la Mesa. El Camín was, throughout the entire Middle Ages, the place through which people, cattle and goods passed between Asturias and Castilla.

Las Regueras is a municipality full of history and tradition, with the Way of Saint James passing through it.

Its buildings of interest include the Pre-Romanesque Church of San Pedro de Nora, dating back to the end of the 9th century, and the Roman Baths of Valduno. Its natural monuments include the meanders of the . Its ethnographic heritage is truly significant, with one of its most important representatives being the Molín de Picarín, an old restored water mill. It has a pilgrim lodging. En route to Valles del Oso, travellers will reach Santo Adriano, where the Senda del Oso (Bear's Trail) begins, built on the old mining railway route. Covering 29 kilometres, although some people enjoy walking it, many travellers choose to cycle it, with bikes available to rent along various sections of the route. In Santo Adriano is the Pre-Romanesque temple of Santo Adriano de #RuralAsturias 23

Tuñón. The recreational area of Buyera is home to the fenced enclosure, where the bears “Paca” and “Molina” lived. The bear “Tola” also lived there for many years, but passed away in January 2018. The popular route to the Xanas Gorge begins in Villanueva, the capital of the council, and ends in Pedroveya in Quirós.

The trail leads to Proaza, with a significant number of hotels and restaurants in its capital. Apart from the aforementioned trail that crosses through it, there are a whole host of routes. One of the most striking villages is the medieval village of /Bandujo, which you can hike up to or visit by car. Then the Senda del Oso branches off in two sections, inviting visitors to explore either Quirós, or Teverga. Choosing Quirós, offers the chance of admiring is beautiful Valdemurio Reservoir, together with another “guapo”( beautiful) village, Bermiego, which is home to one of the most famous yews in Bear´s traill the region. Particularly captivating places are the Virgen de Alba Chapel or the Corroriu mills. There are a large number with traditional-style mountain huts, teitos (ancestral of restaurants and services of all sorts in the capital, Bárzana. constructions covered with a vegetal roof) and corros (round The ethnographic museum is well-worth a visit. stone huts). One of these majadas is Cadenas, where there are corros (round stone huts) and cabins. The high-mountain Sunday market in Grau/Grado pasture areas, where teitos can still be found and with thirty- nine of these registered in the council, are Fonfría, , Tuiza, Llamaraxil and El Rebellón. One of the most relevant museum centres here is the Prehistoric Park.

The beech forest of Montegrande and the Xiblu waterfall are essential visits in any nature lover’s agenda.

And a group of interesting villages are the so-called Privilegio villages: Parmu/Páramo, Vil.la de Su/Villa de Sub and, above all, La Foceicha/ La Focella..

For shopping, Grado and for visiting, Candamo and

Grau/Grado can certainly be proud of its magnificent Sunday market, a small version of which is also held on Wednesdays. In Teverga, in Samartín/San Martín, those who enjoy cultural Grau/Grado has an important number of buildings of great visits should visit the collegiate church of San Pedro. It houses historical interest, for example, the Nuestra Señora de los a museum, where the mummified corpses of the Marquis Dolores Chapel, the San Pedro Parish Church, the Medieval of Valdecarzana and his son Pedro de Miranda are located, Wall, the Peñaflor Medieval Bridge and the Nuestra Señora abbot of the collegiate church from 1690 to 1720. Together del Fresno Sanctuary. The council, which is large and with with Quirós and Lena, it forms part of the Nature Park of numerous significant villages and hamlets, has various Las Ubiñas-La Mesa. Some of the most significant natural routes to discover it, such as the Conde de Route, the gems are the Huerta Cave and the Puertos de Marabio. Also abandoned villages route, the spelt flour route and the Cubia in Teverga, there are majadas (mountain grazing meadows) River route. 24 #RuralAsturias

In the neighbouring area of Candamo, a must-see is the on self-organisation and survival, located in the Tameza Cueva de la Peña, a cave offering incredible cave paintings. mountains. It is only open during specific times of the year, therefore, if it is closed, it is worth visiting the Cave Art Interpretation Belmonte de Miranda and Somiedo, is also bear territory. The Centre in San Román. One of its most popular festivals is the Casa del Lobo (Wolf House Interpretation Centre) is located strawberry festival. in Belmonte/ Balmonte capital, a visit which can be combined with another to the wolf enclosure, while one of the most beautiful recreational areas around is located in Selviella/ Its relevant routes include the Silviella. Climbing up to “guapo” (pretty) village of / Begega, are some of its brañas (high-mountain pasture areas), “Historic site in front of the Nalón which also offer signposted routes: the Fuexos route, the River”, with numerous well-preserved Montoubu/ route, and the Vaqueira, Castañal and Calzada Romana routes. trenches and buildings constructed by the Republican Army during the Candamo´s strawberries Civil War.

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Somiedo, in turn, captivates visitors from the minute it is discovered. Wide, open valleys, mountains, lakes, forests, villages… and all amid incredibly

Selviella/Silviella (Belmonte de Miranda) generous natural surroundings.

For those that choose to visit Yernes y Tameza, they should It is, without doubt, the kingdom of the brown bear, with look out for the many hórreos and paneras in Yernes, some of ever-increasing sightings. The Somiedo Nature Park is made which are really quite old. From Yernes, there is a climb to the up of four valleys, the Somiedo, the Pigüeña, the Valle and Cuevallagar pass, a spectacular place and just as beautiful Saliencia. The Ecomuseum in Somiedo, Caunedo, is well as the cave with the same name, where, during the summer worth a visit. Some of its main brañas where the old huts, months, cattle seek shelter from the heat. From here, visitors the teitos, capture the attention of travellers, with their roofs can also access the Aula Vital, a multifunctional refuge, based made with straw or broom, include the Sousas, Mumián, #RuralAsturias 25

Puertos de Marabio

Saliencia and La Pornacal. , Caunedo, La A journey through the history Rebollada, La Peral, Arbellales and the actual pass are just a of mining and the most few of the hamlets that travellers always enjoy, as much as, if not more, than the incredible Saliencia Lakes. There are incredible nature of the mining plenty of routes. To find out more about them, it is worth basins visiting the Reception and Interpretation Centre of Somiedo Nature Park, in Pola de Somiedo. The treasures of the Central Mountain are distributed among , Morcín, , Mieres, Lena and Aller, with a Monsacro Chapels in Morcín rich industrial and mining heritage, but also with a vast natural and ethnographic wealth. Ribera de Arriba, on the flatter area, has beautiful villages such as Güeñu/ Bueño, with one of the largest samples of hórreos and paneras in the whole of Asturias. Riosa and Morcín compete in terms of landscape beauty and places of interest. In Riosa, the history of cycling has been established with the climb to the now famous Angliru, amid the landscape of the Aramo mountain range. Mountain bike enthusiasts can enjoy the “anillo ciclista” (cycling ring). The most popular places in Morcín are Monsacro, which is home to the Santa María Magdalena Chapel and the Santiago Hermitage and where, according to History, the relics of Christianity were kept. 26 #RuralAsturias

Mieres del Camín/Mieres

Lena and Aller also offer rich landscapes and ancestral traditions. In Lena, during the winter months, ski enthusiasts can enjoy skiing at the Valgrande-Payares ski resort in Valgrande, Payares/Pajares. Its many sites of interest include the Church, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1985 and a jewel of Pre- in Asturias. However, before going up, it is worth stopping at the Pre-Romanesque Educational Exhibition, located in the former La Cobertoria station. The San Antolín de Sotiello Romanesque Church is also beautiful as well as the church and sanctuary in a beautiful village, Bendueños, with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy various routes, including the Valgrande Forest, the valley of Felgueras, Brañavalera, Ablaneo and Mofusu.

Santa Cristina de Lena Church

It is one of its most emblematic sites. And, of particular interest is its Afuega’l Pitu Cheese Festival or gorgeous places such as the Alfilorios reservoir, and the beautiful Torrexón (tower) in Peñerúes/ Peñerudes.

The mining and coal history form an essential part of the council of Mieres, with a rich industrial archaeology heritage.

From the mining village of to the Espinos, Fortuna pits or The Socavón de la Rebaldana (a mining tunnel), in the Turón Valley, the landscape of houses and meadows mixes with towers, some of which are as famous as the San José or Santa Bárbara pits. In order to discover that history, it is worth visiting Bustiello and the Educational Exhibition of Pozu Espinos, or Pozo Fortuna pit. Mieres also forms part of the Jacobean pilgrims’ route who, via the Salvador Way, reach Asturias to visit the and continue on towards Santiago. One of the most important festivals is the Mártires de Valdecuna romería, a religious pilgrimage held in the area of the San Cosme and San Damián Sanctuary. The capital of Mieres is a hive of leisure activities. Visitors simply must have a few ciders in Requejo Square or enjoy its “Folixa na Primavera”, a festival including music, dance and plenty of cider. Xurbeo Waterfall #RuralAsturias 27

example, and as part of its industrial history, is the important Aller also has a variety of activities on MUSI (Steelworks Museum), as well as the mining pits of Candín, María Luisa, Fondón, San Luis and Samuño. In order offer for winter sports enthusiasts at its to discover its natural heritage, a good option is to take one of the routes, such as the Trole and the Molinos routes, Fuentes de Invierno ski resort. the circular Ciañu/ Ciaño route and the El Tendejón-La Colladiella greenway. One of its main attractions is now the Samuño Valley Mining Ecomuseum, where, in its mining Its unique routes include the Xurbeo Waterfall, the Foces del train, travellers enter a real mine, the San Luis pit, in an Pino, the one that leads to Peña Mea and the one that goes intense, moving and pleasant journey, taking them through from the Aller River to the Vegarada pass. The so-called “Vía the history of mining, which, despite the conversion of the Carisa” is extremely important here, between the councils mining sector in Asturias, is still very much alive. of Lena and Aller, built by the Romans during the reign of Augustus, and which was named after Publius Carisius. There are the remains of a Roman camp located at 1,728 metres on Samuño Valley Mining Ecomuseum the Curriechos Mount, as a result of the war waged against them by “” (Celtic tribes of Asturias). The history of mining is also present, with the pit of the San Jorge and Santiago mines still visible, in Caborana and San Antonio, in Morea/ Moreda. There is also a route that goes to the San Fernando pit in Uriés/ Orillés. Its natural beauties, apart from those already mentioned, include the Gumial mountain grazing meadows , the San Julián Valley and the Puertos de Rasón.

San Martín del Rey Aurelio is home to two extremely important museum centres in the region: the MUMI, or The Mining and Industry Museum of Asturias and the Sotón Pit.

The Mining and Industry Museum of Asturias is in L’Entregu/ Mining and Industry Museum of Asturias El Entrego. Those wanting to enjoy nature, can explore the Santa Bárbara Valley from Sotrondio. The route reaches the top of La Colladiella. Its rich industrial heritage is obvious, The Nalón Valley is also a promised tourism land, a valley and an example of this are the mine openings of the Sotón, La where mining, coal, the locals and the river with the same Generala, La Sultana, Práu Molín, Venturo pits, the Ignacia pit, name, form an essential part of the history of Asturias and La Bornaína mine and the Santa Bárbara mineshaft. In terms its people. As in Caudal and other areas with a significant of coal mines, these include the pit, the Entrego mining history, and not only coal mines, the miners and pit, the Cerezal pit, the Venturo pit, the Sorriego pit an the mining have written part of our history. In Langreo, for aforementioned Sotón pit. 28 #RuralAsturias

In the council of Laviana, and specifically in Entrialgo/ Entralgo, an essential visit is the house in which the writer, Armando Palacio Valdés, was born, very close to the famous La Chalana Bridge. Given its diverse landscape, there are many routes here, including the Foces del Raigosu, a tour around Peñamayor, climbing the Peña Mea and the El Sutu- La Var greenway. This route through the Nalón Valley ends in two councils, and Caso, which form what is known as the Redes Nature Park.

The first thing visitors leave behind upon entering Sobrescobio, is the industrial and mining landscape, to come face to face with a natural open spectacle. Madreñas

And from Sobrescobio to Caso, the home of the wonderful casín cheese, one of the most emblematic cheeses in Asturias. To find out more about what is on offer in this area, it is worth visiting the Nature Interpretation and Reception Centre in the Nature Park, in El Campu/, the capital of the council, a region full of charming little villages that are delightful for taking a stroll, such as Caliao/, Osllé/Orlé, Veneros, , El Tozu/, Belerda, Bezanes, Coballes and Tarna. One of the most impressive places in the area is Brañagallones. Climbing up to the meadow and discovering it is an unforgettable experience and, from there, visitors can take the Peña’l Vientu route. You can also climb the Tiatordos Peak from Caso. An essential visit in Veneros is the Wood Museum, a tribute, mainly, to the many wooden clog makers that used to live in this area.

Soto/Soto de Agues (Sobrescobio)

Coballes (Caso)

The Torrexón de Villamoréi Tower watches our every step. The Tanes Reservoir is truly impressive, with its Santa María la Real Collegiate Church overlooking its waters, or the Alba Route, which, beginning in Soto/ Soto de Agues, takes travellers along a path, where greenery, stone and water come together in stunning harmony. Because Soto/Soto de Agues is one of the villages that simply has to be visited. And also, Campiellos, Villamoréi/Villamorey, Llaíñes/Ladines, La Polina and the capital itself, Rusecu/ Rioseco. Other recommended routes are the Picu La Xamoca, the Roman road route, the Torrexón greenway and the one that goes to the Tabayón del Mongayu from Tarna. #RuralAsturias 29

Let’s party January ʝʝ Afuega’l Pitu Cheese Competition in La Foz de Morcín. ʝʝ Turnip and Fuente Cheese Festival in Proaza. ʝʝ Last Saturday of the month, annual cattle fair in La Pola/Pola de Lena.

February Exconsuraos Festival (Llanera) ʝʝ Santo Cristo del Socorro Festival in Lluanco/Luanco (Gozón).. June ʝʝ San Pedrín de la Cueva Festival in ʝʝ San Blas Festival in Sotu/Soto del Barco. Narzana, . ʝʝ Marine procession in L’Arena/San Juan ʝʝ Folkloric Descent of the Nalón River in La de la Arena (Soto del Barco). Pola Llaviana/Pola de Laviana. March ʝʝ Strawberry Festival in Grullos ʝʝ Astur-Roman Festival in Carabanzo (Lena). ʝʝ The Elver Gastronomic Festival in Sotu/ (Candamo). ʝʝ Casín Cheese Competition in El Campu/ Soto del Barco ʝʝ San Xuan Bonfire Night in Corvera Campo de Caso (Caso). and San Juan Bonfires across the April region. ʝʝ San Antonio Festivals in Muros de September ʝʝ “Folixa na Primavera” in Mieres del Nalón. ʝʝ Transhumance Pilgrimage in the Somiedo Camín/Mieres. Lakes in Somiedo. ʝʝ Huevos Pintos Festival in La Pola Siero/Pola ʝʝ 8 September, Day of Asturias and Nuestra de Siero. July Señora de Covadonga festival in the entire ʝʝ The Flower Festival in the Naredo Valley, ʝʝ Exconxuraos Festival in Llanera. region. La Pola/ Pola de Lena. ʝʝ Lamb Festival in Prau Llagüezos ʝʝ Santos Mártires de Valdecuna Religious ʝʝ Picadillo and Sabadiego Festival in Noreña. (Quirós and Lena). Pilgrimage (Mieres). ʝʝ Teverga Passes, cycle-tourism route in ʝʝ Bandes de Gaites "Villa de Candás" ʝʝ Nuestra Señora del Carbayu Festivals Teverga. Festival (Carreño). (Langreo). ʝʝ Flor de Grau in Grau/Grado. ʝʝ International Longboard Surf ʝʝ La Ponte Festivity, in Pravia. Festival, in Salinas (Castrillón). May ʝʝ Nuestra Señora del Carmen and Carmín Festivals in La Pola Siero. October ʝʝ Outing to the Trasona reservoir, in ʝʝ Traditional Market in La Felguera. Corvera. ʝʝ Seronda L’Alcordanza traditional Market ʝʝ Medieval Festival in Pel.luno/Pelúgano August and Menu in Proaza. (Aller). ʝʝ Sardine Festival in Candás (Carreño). ʝʝ La Flor Festivals in Lada (Langreo). ʝʝ Alba Festival in Salcedo (Quirós). ʝʝ Traditional market celebrating San Isidro ʝʝ Float parade in Valdesoto (Siero). November in Llanera. ʝʝ Nuestra Señora del Cébrano Festival ʝʝ Humanitarios Festival in Morea/Morea ʝʝ Mercau (market) Quirosán (Quirós). in Teverga. (Aller). ʝʝ Les Cebolles Rellenes Festival in L’Entregu/ El Entrego. Huevos Pintos Festival (Siero) ʝʝ Turnip Festival in Sotrondio. December ʝʝ Stuffed Red Peppers Festival in Blimea (San Martín del Rey Aurelio). ʝʝ Pote Gastronomic Workshops in Turón (Mieres)

More information at: agendaasturias.es 30 #RuralAsturias

Don’t leave without... Cabo Peñas Playa de Viodo Puerto de Llumeres 1 Tasting the bread and sponge cakes made in 13 Discovering the Bear's Trail on a tandem bicycle with

your little dog comfortably lying down in a little cart Playa de Bañugues Llaíñes/Ladines (Sobrescobio). Viodo Playa Moniello Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco Playa San Pedro de Antromero Playa Verdicio

made for dogs. Cabo Negro 2 Staying the night in the Brañagallones hostel El Monte 14 Looking over the Tanes dam from the Villamoréi/ LLUANCO/ Playa de Las Llanas (Caso). Playa de Aguilar Playa La Palmera Playa de Xagó RÍA DE AVILÉS

Isla La Deva LUANCO

Villamorey trail. Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu Playa de Xivares Playa de Anguileiro Cabo Cebes Playa de Serantes

3 Punta Vidrias Playa de Penarronda Playón de Bayas

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GIJÓN/ Playa La Flecha Playa de Cueva L’Arena Playa de La Ñora Playa de Rodiles

Esteban Playa de Merón Playa 1ª y 2ª de Luarca Casariego Ortiguera Villapedre Samartín Quintana Ensenada de España Figueras Serantes 4 Discovering the beauty of the Xiblu waterfall 16 Sitting in silence watching the sea from El Pito PIEDRASBLANCAS NAVIA Tabaza Veriña XIXÓN Somió Samiguel Tazones RIBADEO in Teverga.A CARIDÁ L.LUAtheRC AnclasA Museum viewpoint in Salinas SOTU AVILÉS Embalse Quintueles Cabo Lastres Cadavéu San Cosme MUROS de Trasona Argüeru Tol La Roda (Castrillón). Barcia 17 La Carriona Rodiles CASTROPOL 5 Hugging the millenary COAÑAyew in Bermiego. Or, at NUBLEDO / Montiana Cimavilla Llastres Playa de Lastres Busmargali Playa de la Griega 17 Los Cabos NUBLEU least, trying to. Arancedo Going down to the old El Castillo wharf in Castiello cía Cortina Santianes Cancienes Playa Espasa Playa de L’Atalaya

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51 RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río 39 Altos Vildéu 29 Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Col.lanzo LA BIOSFERA SAJAMBRE

1.098 Monesteriu 1.545 Cueva Huerta A Pola del Pino Peña de Ten 47 54 ller 38 La Rebollada DE SOMIEDO Fonfría Parmu Campumanes Santibanes 2.142 LA VEGA 26 30 42 56 Rabo POLA DE Río 1.835 Peña’l Vientu Alto de 33 50 La Pornacal La Foceicha 15 Cortes Río de Murias Felechosa 46 57 SOMIEDO RESERVA DE Puerto de Valvaler 58 1.894 Ventaniella 59 Mumián 18 4 LA BIOSFERA 1.116 PA28RQUE35 NATURAL RESERVA DE L.lindes Puerto de 1.420 53 Vil.laicanes Villar de S Bendueños Casomera 25 Vildas LA BIOSFERA omiedo LAGOS DE Hayedo Estación de Esquí San Isidro Puerto de 43 Montegrande Tres Concejos Río Caunedo SALIENCIA Xomezana Tarna Puerto del La Venta Peña Alto de la Peña Rueda 2.020 Fuentes de Invierno 1.520 Connio Naviego Sousas Puerto de 1.490 Treixa1.923 19 Farrapona Puerto de 2.155 SAN ANTOLÍN Pradías 1.315 DE LAS FUENTES Piedrafita Puerto de Ecomuseo 1.707 Toneo CANTABRIA DEL NARCEA, Cornón Ventana Vegarada RESERVA NATURAL El Puerto Puerto de 1.587 1.560 2.094 INTEGRAL DE RESERVA DE 2.194 Somiedo Calabazosa Peña Ubiña 1.683 MUNIELLOS LA BIOSFERA RÍO Candanosa 1.486 2.113 2.417 Payares 25. Somiedo 32. Candamo 39. Oviedo 46. Riosa 53. Aller Puerto de Pajares 1.680 Puerto de Caniellas 26. Belmonte 33. Proaza 40. IllasRañadoiro 47. Ribera de Arriba 54. Langreo Estación de Esquí 1.379 PUEBLA DE LILLO 27. Pravia 34. Soto del Barco 41. Llanera1.181 48. Gozón 1.924 M55.ones Noreñateriu Puerto de Valgrande Pajares 28. Teverga 35. Quirós Ibias 42. Morcín 49. Carreño 56.d' SanErmu Martín del ReyL Aurelioeitariegos SAN EMILIANO Puerto de la Cubilla El Brañil.lín CÁRMENES Is EMBALSE DE 29. Grado 36. Castrillón 43. Lena 50. MieresDEGAÑA E 57.I BLavianaIAS 1.525 RIAÑO Campa de Zarréu 1.683 30. Yernes y Tameza 37. Las Regueras 44. AvilésAlto del 51. SieroDEGAÑA 58. Sobrescobio RIAÑO 31. Muros de Nalón 38. Santo AdrianoTormaleo 45. Corvera 52. Gijón 59. Caso Pico de Campillo Puerto de Río Río EMBALSE DE Surcio 1.029 El Rebol.lal Cerredo VILLAMANÍN PORMA 1.037 1.359 Embalse de A casares de Arriba T ESL Villares L o 1.476 una r Puerto de í Puerto del o Trayecto Valdeprado Puerto de 1.451 Embalse de Embalse de 1.471 Camporredondo Requejada Miravalles Cienfuegos 1.686 PALACIOS DEL SIL RÍO SIL RÍO 1.966 EMBALSE DE LOS BARRIOS DE LUNA PRIORO #RuralAsturias 31 Cabo Peñas Playa de Viodo Puerto de Llumeres 7 Viodo Playa de Bañugues Viewpoint, picturesque view Playa Moniello Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco Playa San Pedro de Antromero Playa Verdicio Cabo Negro El Monte Prehistoric art LLUANCO/ Marítimo Playa de Las Llanas Playa de Aguilar Playa La Palmera Playa de Xagó

RÍA DE AVILÉS Fortified settlements and archaeological sites Isla La Deva LUANCO Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu Playa de Xivares Playa de Anguileiro Cabo Cebes Playa de Serantes Punta Vidrias Playa de Penarronda

Playón de Bayas 8 Playa de Los Quebrantos Punta de la Cruz RÍA DE SAN ESTEBAN PRAVIA Cabo Torres Playa Poniente Playa L’Arbeyal Playa de Bahímas Playa de Munielles Conservera Playas de Vallina Playa de S. Pedro la Ribera Anclas El Cabo Puerto Playa de Oleiros 16 Pre-Romanesque art Playa de las Rubias TAPIA DE Playa de Arnielles Raíces Nuevo/ Escultura CANDÁS Playa de la Conche d’Artedo 6 Playa de Torbas Punta de la Atalaya Playa de Porcía Cabo San Agustín Playa de Pormenande

RÍA DE NAVA Salamir Cabo Busto Arnáu Playa de Salinas Playa del Silencio RÍA DEL EO Playa de Figueras Playa de Arnao Playa de San Lorenzo Cabo San Lorenzo de Vega Playa de Barayo Playa de Frexulfe Playa de Navia Playa de Coedo Playa de Otur Valdredo La Fundición Playa de Peñarrubia

CASARIEGO Punta del Olivo Playa de Serín RÍA DE VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Punxéu Punta de la Corvera Punta del Castro CUDILLERO Playa de Quintana El Porto / Viavélez El Castaño San Salinas Playa de Cadavedo Sta. Marina El Pontón Traditional architecture and ethnography Playa de Tazones

GIJÓN/ Playa La Flecha Playa de Cueva L’Arena Playa de La Ñora Playa de Rodiles

Esteban Playa de Merón Playa 1ª y 2ª de Luarca Casariego Ortiguera Villapedre Samartín Quintana Ensenada de España Figueras Serantes El Pito PIEDRASBLANCAS NAVIA Tabaza Veriña XIXÓN Somió Samiguel MedievalTazones architecture (Romanesque and Gothic) RIBADEO A CARIDÁ L.LUARCA SOTU AVILÉS Miranda Embalse Quintueles Cabo Lastres Cadavéu San Cosme MUROS de Trasona Monte Argüeru Tol La Roda Barcia La Carriona Areo Mansions,Rodiles Palaces and Indianos architecture Llastres Playa de Lastres CASTROPOL COAÑA NUBLEDO / Montiana CabueñesCimavilla Busmargali Playa de la Griega Los Cabos NUBLEU Deva Arancedo Castiello Industrial architecture cía Cortina Santianes Cancienes Playa Espasa Playa de L’Atalaya

or RÍA DE RIBADESELLA EO Vega Playa de la Isla Playa de Vega

P Panondres Playa Arenal de Moris Trevías Carcéu Playa de Sta. Marina Trelles Modreiros La Mortera Agones Peñaullán LA CAIZUELA San Antolín Pion Monastery, Basilica, Sanctuary La Isla La Peral La Camocha COLUNGA Berbes RIBADESELLA/ 842 Veranes Priesca Piantón Oneta PRAVIA Llavandera RIBESEYA Museums, Interpretation Centre Playa de Cuevas RÍO Lagar VILLAVICIOSA Gobiendes

Tueya Playa de Gulpiyuri a Premió Alto de Fano Villanueva Playa de Toranda Playa de Torimbia Playa de Palombina Playa de Borizu Playa de Barro A VEIGA/ Santuseso Urb. Soto Aguda Solares Playa de S. Antolín Paredes Esv Mallecina Miranda Lugo de Alto de la Natural Area of interest PRADO Belmonte

Puentevega Playa de Toró VEGADEO Murias Siñeiriz Llanera Llanera Madera Valdediós El Fito Niembru Playa de Poo Playa del Sablón Castañéu POSADA Pruvia de Abajo Pienzu Calabrez Po

VILLAYÓN Playa de la Ballota CEA 579 Alea Río GRULLOS La Barganiza Lighthouse A Nueva Quintana

Rozadas Ayones AR Alto de la BUAL Río R 1.159 Santianes Posada Naraval N Viñón LLANES Meredo Embalse Í Campa SANTOLAYA SELL San Llouguís O SANTULLANO Fernando Celles/ Alto de la La Bobia Playa de Cobijeru COMARCA OSCOS-EO de Arbón Navelgas Cornellana Alonso Urb. La Fresneda VEGA 683 Monfrecho Porrúa Andrín Playa de Bulenas 1.003 Fastias Bolgues Ceis Port Llama Playa de Vidiago Prelo Lugones Piñera Llamigu Playa de la Franca EL LLANO RESERVA DE Vidural Viella Anes Pedrosa Cofiñu LES ARRIONDES Puertas RÍA DE TINA MAYOR Doiras Muñalén SALAS Marinas Meandros Llugones Muño LA POLA Sieres 897 Alto de La Galguera LA BIOSFERA Alto de Río Cider mills and Apple Orchards La Franca La Espina La Festiella Nora La Corredoria NOREÑA SIERO Cerecea Triongu Igena Pimiango Bobia Llendiglesia Bustellán Valduno Paisano Torazu Santulalia 650 N TARAMUNDI 1.025 S. Pedro de Nora632 Limanes Meres El Berrón ora Orizón Cheese Factories Villanueva Meré El Mazucu Bres GRAU/ Colloto/Cualloto Fonciello Sebares COLOMBRES Unquera 1.202 San Claudio Río Cardes Turbina a GRADO Tiñana G Boquerizu v A Os Esquíos Pumarabule NAVA Arts & Crafts Piloña üeña Villanueva e ubia D VI OVIEDO Río C Soto CANGUES D’ONÍS/ 1.315 La Garganta A Mulleiroso Oubona Trubia Villamayor N Embalse Bourres El Cruceru Samartín Río Bendones Ruenes ALLES Llonín A PONTENOVA 905 ILLANO Exemplary village CANGAS DE ONÍS Alto de Ortiguero Os Teixóis Doiras 1.254 Priorio Riañu Mosquitera INFIESTO/L’INFIESTU Intriago Arangas PANES Carondio S. Pedru Las Caldas MARTIMPORRA Deu Cares El Peligru TINÉU/ Barros Tiuya / Tuilla La Riera Cuadonga/ BENIA Trescares ubia Tudela r SOTO El Mazo Salgueiras T Candín Los Montes Covadonga DE ONÍS VILANOVA 1.221 TINEO Hórreo Vegín MUSI Alto de las Tabláu RIBERA La Felguera Estazadas Las Arenas Santa La Veiga Güeñu/ Pinacoteca CARREÑA Mier Bousoño Valentín RÍO Embalse Sama Río Río Bendón La Veiga Bueño Lada LLÁNGREU / LANGREO El Piñuecu 1.420 Coloma Alto de Lavadoira de la Barca Tuñón Peñerudes M. Luisa Collado de a Fondón Río S.Esteban RÍO Embalse Mohandi 810 SANTOLAYA Sotón Trigueiro Río Las Xanas Allorios Ciañu D Cabezo Lleroso SAMARTÍN Agüeir Tuña BELMONTE/ VILLANUEVA Blimea 1.291 Aves SAMES obr 12 Erta. Santiago Returbiu L´Entregu/El Entrego MUMI a Lago Enol Lago Ercina Puerto POLA DE Merías y La Magdalena Les Maces Los Barreros/ Ponga Río SANTALLA PEZÓS/PESOZ Lago BALMONTE Serandi San Luis SOTRONDIO Sellañu PARQUE NACIONAL 1.794 Poncebos del Palo ALLANDE La Foz Lechería Muries Samuño Barredos Obesón Bruel.les VILLABRE LA POLA LLAVIANA/ El Condao Puerto de Ceneya RESERVA DE LA es San Cosme NAL RUSECU/ Car Duje El Mazonovo Ferreira 1.146 Linares Picu l´Orru L'Ará ÓN Arnicio Pico Pierzo BIOSFERA Funicular 1.415 Río Mostayal 1.333 PROAZA La Gamonal y San Damián MIERES POLA DE LAVIANA Río DE LOS Sotres Tebongu Pigüeña RIOSECO 1.552 Torre de Bulnes 1.527 Senda del Oso13 1.712 LA VEGA DEL CAMÍN Entrialgo Urbiés PAISAJE Villamoréi Tanes O Sta. María GRANDAS Sta. Bárbara 908 N ATURAL Í Río Embalse Sta. Eulalia Caranga Baxu PROTEGIDO Villoria Casa Natal Banduxu Espinos Embalse PARQUE R 2.476 PICOS DE EUROPA de Salime CEA L´Angliru Turón DE LAS CUENCAS A. Palacio 14 Tañes Augüeirina Caranga Riba Cenera Uxo Fortuna MINERAS de Riusecu Bueres Caín Pico Urriello AR Valdés Cantu N erga Sierra del Aramo Rebaldana 1 (Naranjo de Bulnes) v 10 5 Los Cuarteles Coballes Cabronero Torrecerredo Castro Peña Palanca e Fechaladrona Peña Santa Orrua Río T Embalse Bermiego Gamoniteiru Navaliego 1.106 Llaíñes/ EMBALSE Tarañes SAN XUAN / 2.648 1.133 Bustiello La Colladona P. Natural Redes 2.519 Cortés Río Courias Forcada de Valdemurio 1.786 ena 3 S. Fernando 2.593 1.336 Virgen L S. Jorge y Santiago 850 Ladines DE TANES SAN JUAN DE BELEÑO 1.998 Pico T esorero Río Las Agüeras Caborana Peña Mea Reciegos Veneros 2.373 Alto del Xestoselo CANGAS DEL 1.448 del Alba Morea /Moreda Tiatordos 2.570 Acebo Bo EL CAMPU 1.951 Raso POTES NARCEA La Riera Molinos Chanuces Armá CABANAQUINTA/ Madera DE PONGA POSADA DE A del Oro Vil.lanueva LA PLAZA Etnografía Vil.lanueva Ruta del Alba VI San Antonio Corigos PARQUE Telefrico A Granda CABAÑAQUINTA 1.612 VALDEÓN Fuente Dé 1.030 N Cerveiriz BÁRZANA LA POLA Río NATURAL D E La Riela Ponticiel.la 1.548 S. Salvador La Cobertoria Beyo Retriñón A FONSAGRADA 1.474 PARQUE NATURAL 9 de REDES Pozo de las PARQUE NATURAL Prerrománico Las Campas Cascada 1.862 RESERVA DE OSEJA DE

RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río Altos Vildéu Xurbeo Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Sta. Cristina Col.lanzo LA BIOSFERA SAJAMBRE

1.098 Monesteriu 1.545 Cueva Huerta A Pola del Pino Peña de Ten DE SOMIEDO Parmu Campumanes Santibanes ller Brañagallones 2.142 LA VEGA Rabo POLA DE Río 1.835 Peña’l Vientu Alto de La Foceicha Cortes Río Monte de Murias Felechosa Curriechos 2 Mongayo Puerto de Valvaler 1.894 SOMIEDO RESERVA DE Ventaniella 1.116 PARQUE NATURAL RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA L.lindes Puerto de 1.420 Vil.laicanes Villar de S Bendueños Casomera Vildas LA BIOSFERA omiedo LAGOS DE Hayedo Las Cadenas Estación de Esquí San Isidro Puerto de Montegrande Tres Concejos Río Caunedo SALIENCIA Xomezana Tarna Puerto del La Venta Peña Alto de la Peña Rueda 2.020 Fuentes de Invierno 11 1.520 Connio Naviego Flor de Acebos Puerto de 1.490 Treixa1.923 Farrapona Puerto de 2.155 SAN ANTOLÍN Pradías 1.315 DE LAS FUENTES Piedrafita Puerto de 1.707 Toneo CANTABRIA DEL NARCEA, Cornón Ventana Vegarada RESERVA NATURAL El Puerto Puerto de 1.587 1.560 2.094 INTEGRAL DE RESERVA DE 2.194 Somiedo Calabazosa Peña Ubiña 1.683 MUNIELLOS LA BIOSFERA RÍO Candanosa 1.486 2.113 2.417 Payares Llamaraxil Puerto de Pajares 1.680 Puerto de Caniellas Rañadoiro Estación de Esquí 11 1.379 PUEBLA DE LILLO 1.181 1.924 Monesteriu Puerto de Valgrande Pajares Ibias d'Ermu Leitariegos SAN EMILIANO Puerto de la Cubilla El Brañil.lín Valgrande CÁRMENES Is EMBALSE DE DEGAÑA E IBIAS 1.525 RIAÑO Campa de Zarréu 1.683 RIAÑO Tormaleo Alto del DEGAÑA Pico de Campillo Puerto de Río Río EMBALSE DE Surcio 1.029 El Rebol.lal Cerredo VILLAMANÍN PORMA 1.037 1.359 Embalse de A casares de Arriba T ESL Villares L o 1.476 una r Puerto de í Puerto del o Trayecto Valdeprado Puerto de 1.451 Embalse de Embalse de 1.471 Camporredondo Requejada Miravalles Cienfuegos 1.686 PALACIOS DEL SIL RÍO SIL RÍO 1.966 EMBALSE DE LOS BARRIOS DE LUNA PRIORO 32 #RuralAsturias

Eastern Asturias has a changing yet serene profile, with a history and landscape that distinguish it in an undeniable way. From the quality of its beaches to places with such magical names like El Valle Oscuro (The Dark Valley), or ídolo de Peña Tu (The idol of Peña Tu), together with the memory of the Indianos, the Asturian people that made their fortune after emigrating to America and whose stories are evident in the vast number of buildings that carry their undeniable style, together with their contributions that improved their villages.

Enol lake (Picos de Europa National Park) #RuralAsturias 33

East, the land of "Indianos", cider, mountains, shepherds and lots of cheese

Rivers such as the Sella, the Dobra and the Cares, will always be remembered by those that discover them. It is impossible to forget our Santina, the Virgin of Covadonga, patron saint of Asturias, when visiting Cuadonga/Covadong and, even less so, when visiting the Enol and Ercina Lakes, or the magnificent spectacle offered by the Picos de Europa National Park, where the Urriellu Peak, also called Naranjo de Bulnes, is the king. Visitors have to try the cheese in Cabrales, the Gamonéu cheese, in Cangas de Onís and in Onís, or the Vidiago, Pría and Porrúa cheeses, in Llanes; climb up to Bulnes or watch people hang gliding over enchanting beaches such as the Torimbia. All that and lots of forests in which to listen to the silence brushing through their leaves or looking for the Busgosu (Asturian mythology) a creature that lives in the forests in Ponga. It’s not magic. It is Asturias. Specifically, eastern Asturias. Interior of a shepherds’ shelter

Royal Site of Covadonga (Cangas de Onís) The Cider Region and beyond

Cider-tourism is a term that makes complete sense in the councils of the Cider Region, particularly in Villaviciosa and Nava, the capitals of cider and apples. Together with these, , , Colunga and Sariego. In Villaviciosa, among other things, there is plenty of Pre-Romanesque and Romanesque art, together with routes and the Way of Saint James, which passes through the council. It has a beautiful river, where it is an absolute pleasure to watch the sunset from the Puntal or on the Bonhome beach.

Visitors simply have to take a stroll through the small streets of the Port of Tazones, pure seamanship.

And also discover the history of jet, looking for mills next to the Profundu River or, even, take a wander through Sietes, a small hamlet with a large number of hórreos and paneras. 34 #RuralAsturias

It is also worth taking a stroll through Villa. In the other cider Bimenes. The former is home to the Santa María Church and council, Nava, nature lovers will find picturesque places such the San Pedrín Chapel, next to the cave, and, of course, the as La Praera, or villages such as Piloñeta or Grátila/Gradátila, Cercanías del Cielo route. In Bimenes, those that like dried together with the Pendón River gorge and the Remediu cured meats, will find a large number of companies making route. Food enthusiasts should visit Cabranes, which hosts traditional cured pork products. And radio enthusiasts must the famous Rice Pudding Festival and, while there, if the visit the Casa de las Radios (House of the Radios). chance arises, they should visit villages such as Santolaya/ Santa Eulalia, its capital or Torazu/Torazo. The Rural School Colunga, and the entire coastal area from Villaviciosa, is a Museum in Viñón, is also well-worth a visit. Lovely villages trove of dinosaur tracks; unsurprisingly, very close to the and great landscapes can also be found in Sariego and in Llastres/Lastres Port, in Rasa de San Telmo, is the Jurassic Museum of Asturias. Colunga, next to the sea, is as beautiful Fitu viewpoint () as the valley and mountains. Apart from its marvellous beaches, it is also worth discovering villages such as Güerres/ Huerres, Lloroñi/ Loroñe, Llúe/, Lliberdón/Libardón and Gobiendes. Lighthouse enthusiasts should visit the one in Luces.

Jurassic Museum of Asturias (Colunga)

Rice pudding Torazu/Torazo (Cabranes)

Travellers fall in love with Caravia, Ribadesella, Llanes and not only for the sea, but also for the inland areas with gorgeous valleys, mountains and forests. It is easy to fall in love with beaches such as the Arenal de Morís and La Espasa.

The mountains offer other gems, the Sueve Mountain Range, covering various councils and crowned by the Picu Pienzu. And of course, the Fitu viewpoint. #RuralAsturias 35

Ribadesella/Ribeseya

In terms of the history of the Indianos (Asturians who emigrated to America and returned with a fortune), this is reflected across the entire eastern area, through their architectural legacy. Ribadesella and Llanes are two clear examples. In Ribadesella/ Ribeseya, visitors can admire, for example, the seaside promenade of the Santa Marina Beach, and its historic centre and places such as the market and even the port. In Ribadesella, essential visits include the Tito Bustillo Cave (Cave with cave paintings declared a World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO) or beautiful villages such as Cuevas del Agua.

Llanes

Llanes maintains the same beauty as the rest of eastern Asturias. Both in terms of the incredible quality of its beaches and coves and its inland landscapes. Simply beginning with the fishing village, which captivates visitors at first sight, and its entire Historic Quarter, going on to the villages and unique sites such as the famous Pría and Vidiago blowholes; the cemetery on the river between Barru/Barro and Niembru/ Niembro, or small villages such as Porrúa, Cue, Andrín, Po/Poo, Nueva, Rinsena/ Riensena, El Mazucu/El Mazuco, Vidiago, Buelna, Valmori/Balmori, Niembru/Niembro and Tito Bustillo cave (Ribadesella) Pendueles. 36 #RuralAsturias

Colombres (Ribadedeva) Back to the centre, from Cabrales to

If we already mentioned the appearance of the Picos de Europa where the councils of Peñamellera Alta and Peñamellera Baja meet, it is even more impressive once we reach Cabrales, and this will be the case all along this journey back to the eastern centre of Asturias, through Onís, Cangas de Onís and . The Picos de Europa National Park is the main show. On the Central Massif are the highest peaks of the Cantabrian mountain ranges, with the Urrieles, with the Picu Urriellu, which is what the locals in Cabrales call it, although others refer to it as the Naranjo de Bulnes, 2,519 metres high. Cabrales is known worldwide for mountain climbing, but it is also popular with those that enjoy gentle hiking, and it is also famous together with the Peñamellera Alta Council, where the Cabrales cheese is made, with its protected denomination of origin. It has unique little villages such as Camarmeña, Tielve, Sotres, Berodia, Inguanzo, Carreña, Asiego… and various viewpoints to admire the Urriellu Peak, including the one in Pozo de la Oración, or the Pedro Udaondo viewpoint, to name but a few, as well as many routes, the most popular of which are those that climb up to Bulnes and the Cares trail. But there are plenty more.

Cabin exterior in a majada

The history of the Pimiango shoemakers is well-known in Ribadedeva. The San Emeterio Sanctuary and the ruins of the Tina Monastery are also worth visiting.

Colombres, its capital, also reflects the influence of the Indianos in the many mansions and palaces that remain there.

The most important is “La Quinta Guadalupe”, which is home to the Indianos Archive and the Museum of Emigration. And, once in Alles, the capital of Peñamellera Alta, an essential visit is to its San Pedro Church, in the centre of the village, and the restored remains of the old San Pedro de Plecín Church, which are located in a magical spot. In Trescares is the beautiful La Vidre Bridge, while a pretty winding road, offering spectacular views, leads to the village of Oceño, where visitors can also buy Cabrales cheese. Peñamellera Baja, which capital is Panes village, offers natural monuments such as the willow plantation Sauceda de Buelles, singular villages such as Cuñaba and monuments like the San Juan de Ciliergo Church. A visit to the Loja Cave, with its Palaeolithic art, should also be included in everyone’s diary. #RuralAsturias 37

Maturing cave for Cabrales cheese

And if Cabrales and Peñamellera Alta are where the Cabrales cheese is made, Onís and Cangas de Onís are where the equally famous cheese, Gamonéu, is made.

Onís is located in the heart of the Eastern Massif of the Picos de Europa, with Benia as its capital. Some of its villages to be discovered include Demués, Gamonéu, which actually falls within the councils of Onís and Cangas de Onís, and other places such as Bobia, Remis, Sirviella, La Rebollada and El Castro. All travellers should visit a Gamonéu cheese factory in the valley, a variety that is produced all year round, while the seasonal and artisan variety made up in the mountain pass, is only made during the summer months. Gamonéu/Gamonedo (Cangas de Onís) 38 #RuralAsturias

Cangas de Onís bridge

Once in Cangas de Onís, the tourism centre in this area, its Covadonga Cave capital, Cangues d’Onís/Cangas de Onís, is a hive of comings and goings of travellers looking, not just for souvenirs for their loved ones, but also to take that mandatory photograph next to the medieval bridge, with its old Roman road, and with the Victoria Cross hanging from it, representing Asturias and all the Asturian people.

Cangues d’Onís/Cangas de Onís is, without doubt, a truly culturally-rich town.

To name just a few, some must-see sites are the Buxu Cave, the and Abamia . The Covadonga Sanctuary, also located within the council should be visited, the Santa María la Real Basilica, of course the Santina, the Virgin of Covadonga, patron of all Asturians, in the Holy Cave and, without doubt, also the lakes and the entire natural area forming part of the Picos de Europa National Park, with its overwhelming beauty. #RuralAsturias 39

Nature’s treasures can also be enjoyed in the nearby councils of Amieva and Ponga. Amieva is located in the high valley of the Sella River. Its oldest construction is Santa María de Mián. It has a number of interesting mansions, together with extremely photographic bridges, such as the Graznos Bridge, at the entrance to the imposing Beyos gorge.

And of course, here, as in Ponga, the famous Beyos cheese is made. Panoramic view from Pen (Amieva)

One of its attractive and simple routes is the Beyu Pen, and La Jocica reservoir (Amieva) of course, the Jocica Route. Sames, Vis and Carbés are some of the attractive villages, as well as the impressive Angón Valley.

Cabin in Peloño forest

Onions hanged on a hórreo

And if Amieva is a pretty village, the same can be said of Ponga. Its Nature Park is first-class. The capital, San Xuan/San Juan de Beleño, invites visitors to explore its streets, together with villages such as , , Sellaño, , , Valle Moru (abandoned village) Tanda, Vibuli/Viboli or Cazu/. The beautiful Ventaniella mountain pass, and the equally beautiful Peloño forest, together with the road which, after passing Viegu/ Viego, descends down to the Beyos gorge to discover the village of El Beyu/ perched up on the hill. The Interpretation Centre of Ponga Nature Park is worth a visit, located at the exit from San Xuan/ San Juan de Beleño. 40 #RuralAsturias

This journey ends in the East in Piloña and Parres. The capital Hazelnuts of Piloña is L’Infiestu/ Infiesto..

Thinking about Piloña is like thinking about the Foces del Infierno Route, the Virgen de la Cueva Sanctuary, the Sidrón Cave, the kingdom of hazelnuts, the hórreos and paneras in the village of Espinaréu/Espinaredo and the well-preserved traditional architecture in the neighbourhood of Valledal in Villamayor.

Piloña

Pico Pienzo (Parres) Among the quaint villages is Anayo, which, once again, offers spectacular views of the Picos de Europa. Cerecea/ Cereceda, San Roman de la Villa, Valles, Valle, El Texedal/ Tejedal and Santianes are others. And from Piloña, to the council of Parres, with its capital Les Arriondes/ Arriondas, famous for being the starting point each year for canoeist in the International Descent of the River Sella, the emblematic river in Asturias, to end in Ribadesella/ Ribeseya. What is known as the “Fiesta de les Piragües” (Pirogues festival) was founded in 1930 by Dionisio de la Huerta, Manés Fernández and Alonso Argüelles. Among its most famous routes are the climb up to the Picu Pienzu, which people normally begin at La Cruz de Llames or from the Fitu, and the climb up to La Mota Cetín. Picturesque villages include Arenes/Arenas, Llames/Llames de Parres and Vallubil/Vallobil. #RuralAsturias 41

Let’s party International Descent of the River Sella

January July ʝʝ Virgen de la Guía Festival in Llanes. ʝʝ Santo Cristo del Amparo Festival in ʝʝ 1 Jan The Guirria and Aguinaldo Festival ʝʝ Natural Cider Festival in Nava. Nueva (Llanes). in San Xuan /San Juan de Beleño (Ponga) ʝʝ Santa María Magdalena Festival in Llanes. ʝʝ Shepherd Festival in Vega de Enol (Cangas October February de Onís). ʝʝ Bollu Festival in La Peruyal-Arriondas ʝʝ Hazelnut Festival in L’Infiestu/ Infiesto ʝʝ Matanza (slaughtering) in Amieva and (Parres). (Piloña). Alto Sella - gastronomic workshops ʝʝ Picos de Europa cheeses and arts and ʝʝ Apple Festival in Villaviciosa. relating to seasonal pork specialities. crafts competition in Panes (Peñamellera ʝʝ Gamonéu Cheese Competition in Benia Baja) (Onís). March ʝʝ San Emeterio and San Caledonio/Santu August December Medé Festival in Pimiango (Ribadedeva). ʝʝ Nuestra Señora de Andrín Festival ʝʝ Beyos Cheese Competition in San Xuan (Llanes). de Beleño//San Juan de Beleño (Ponga). April ʝʝ San Roque Festival in Llanes. ʝʝ First Disembarkation of Carlos V in ʝʝ Boroña Preñada Festival in Colunga. More information at: ʝʝ Easter Week in Villaviciosa Tazones (Villaviciosa). ʝʝ Asturcón Festival on the grazing meadows agendaasturias.es May of Espineres (Piloña). ʝʝ Del Carmen Festival in Torazu/Torazo ʝʝ Rice Pudding Festival in Santolaya/ Santa (Cabranes). Eulalia de Cabranes. ʝʝ Cabrales Cheese Competition in Las Arenas (Cabrales). June ʝʝ Canoeing Festival – International Descent ʝʝ Boroña de Fornu Festival in Torazu/Torazo of the Sella River (between Parres and (Cabranes). Ribadesella). ʝʝ San Antonio de Padua Festival in ʝʝ San Pedrín de la Cueva Festival (Sariego). Cangues d’Onís/ Cangas de Onís. ʝʝ Oles traditional Market (Villaviciosa). ʝʝ Mercau Astur (traditional market) in Nava. September ʝ in Cue (Llanes). ʝ Sacramental Festival ʝʝ 8 September, Day of Asturias and ʝ in Alles ʝ San Antonio Festival Nuestra Señora de Covadonga Festival in (Peñamellera Alta). the entire region.

First Disembarkation of Carlos V 42 #RuralAsturias Cabo Peñas

Don’t leave without... Playa de Viodo

Viodo Playa de Bañugues Playa Moniello Playa Verdicio Cabo Negro El Monte Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco

1 Tasting the hazelnut cake in L’Infiestu/ 15 AdmiringLLUANC AsturiasO/ fromPlaya San Pedro de Antromero Tarañes/ Playón de Bayas Playa de Los Quebrantos DE PRAVIA RÍA DE SAN ESTEBAN Playa de Xagó RÍA DE AVILÉS

Isla La Deva LUANCO Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu

Infiestu (Piloña). Taranes (Ponga). Playa La Palmera Playa de Xivares Playa de Anguileiro Cabo Cebes Playa de Serantes Punta Vidrias

Playa de Penarronda S. Juan de Punta de la Cruz Cabo Torres Playa Poniente Playa L’Arbeyal Playa de Bahímas Playa de Munielles Playas de Vallina Playa de S. Pedro la Ribera la Arena El Cabo Puerto Playa de Oleiros CANDÁS Playa de las Rubias TAPIA DE Playa de Arnielles Raíces Nuevo/ Playa de Las Llanas 2 Playa de Aguilar PhotographingPlaya de la Conche d’Artedo the Misiego beach 16 Discovering the old restored mill next Playa de Torbas Punta de la Atalaya Playa de Porcía Cabo San Agustín Playa de Pormenande

RÍA DE NAVA Salamir Cabo Busto Arnáu Playa de Salinas Playa del Silencio RÍA DEL EO Playa de Figueras Playa de Arnao Playa de San Lorenzo de Vega Playa de Barayo Playa de Frexulfe Playa de Navia Playa de Coedo Playa de Otur Valdredo La Fundición GIJÓN/

CASARIEGO Punta del Olivo

Playa de Tazones RÍA DE VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Punxéu

Punta de la Corvera San Punta del Castro CUDILLERO Playa de Quintana El Porto / Viavélez El Castaño (Villaviciosa) during low tide. Salinas to the river, in the district of Estanco, in Icnitas Playa de Cadavedo Sta. Marina El Pontón Icnitas Playa La Flecha Esteban Playa de Peñarrubia Playa de Cueva Playa de Serín Playa de La Ñora Playa de Rodiles Playa de Merón Playa 1ª y 2ª de Luarca Ortiguera Samartín XIXÓN Ensenada de España Casariego Villapedre Quintana 3 Alea (Ribadesella). Figueras Serantes Visiting the traditionalEl Pito MercáuPIEDRASB AsturL ANCAS Playa de Lastres NAVIA Tabaza Veriña Somió Samiguel Tazones Entrevías / Cabo Lastres RIBADEO A CARIDÁ L.LUARCA (traditional market)MUROS in Nava.SOTO AVILÉS 17 Getting to know the life and history Quintueles Argüeru 17 4 Cadavéu San Cosme Playa de la Isla La Roda Barcia La Carriona Las Vegas/Entrevíes Montiana Cimavilla Oles 23 Rodiles CASTROPOL Tol COAÑA 4 Enjoying the Azabache (Jet) route in Oles ofNUBLEDO/ the Asturcón pony and other Llastres Busmargali Les Vegues Playa de la Griega

2 Playa de L’Atalaya Los Cabos autochthonousNUBLEO animals in the Ca RÍA DE RIBADESELLA Arancedo (Villaviciosa). Castiello El Gobernador cía Cortina Cancienes La Rasa Playa Espasa EO or l’Asturcón Ecomuseum (Villaviciosa). Vega Huerres Playa de Sta. Marina Playa de Vega P Panondres Trevías Carcéu Playa Arenal de Morís Trelles Modreiros La Mortera 5 Looking forAgones dinosaur footprintsPeñaullán across the LA CAIZUELA Pion Onón La Isla La Peral La Camocha La Espuncia COLUNGA Berbes RIBADESELLA/ 842 18 Admiring more millsVeranes on the route from Maoxu Priesca Piantón Oneta entire coast from VillaviciosaPRAVIA to Colunga. RIBESEYA Lagar Playa de Cuevas del Mar RÍO the source of the Cabra River (Llanes).Tueya VILLAVICIOSA Gobiendes a Premió Alto de Villanueva Playa de Gulpiyuri

6 San Juan Playa de Toranda Playa de Torimbia Playa de Palombina Playa de Borizu Playa de Barro A VEIGA/ Discovering Asturias fromSantuseso the Següenco Urb. Soto Aguda Solares Playa de S. Antolín Paredes Esv Mallecina Miranda Lugo de Alto de la Villaescusa PRADO Belmonte Puentevega Amandi Coru Playa de Toró VEGADEO Murias Siñeiriz viewpoint (Cangas de Onís). 19 TakingLlane ther areallyLlane coolra La Isla-Güerres Madera Valdediós El Fitu Niembru Playa de Poo Playa del Sablón Castañéu POSADA Poreñu Escuela Pienzu Po

VILLAYÓN Playa de Ballota CEA 579

Rural Calabrez Playa de Cobijeru Río GRULLOS coastal trail (Colunga). San Salvador Sietes Libardón Alea Nueva Playa de la Franca La Barganiza Miyares A Playa de Buelna

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9 ubia D VI Discovering the Picu Urriellu Peak from OVIEDO 1 Río C Soto La Teyera CANGUES D’ONÍS/ 1.315 La Garganta A Mulleiroso Oubona Soto de los Trubia is to know about the fascinating world Sidra Virgen de la Cueva Villamayor N El Cruceru Río Bendones S. Julián Ruenes ALLES Llonín A PONTENOVA ILLANO Embalse Bourres Infantes CamarmeñaSamartín (Cabrales). Suares La Riega Foces río CANGAS DE ONÍS Alto de Ortiguero Os Teixóis 905 Doiras 1.254 of bees. Riañu Pendón INFIESTO/L’INFIESTU Intriago Arangas PANES Carondio S. Pedru Las Caldas Tiuya/ Deu BENIA Cares El Peligru TINÉU/ 10 Chatting in Casa La Gallega, in Sotres Barros MARTIMPORRA Cuadonga/ Trescares El Mazo ubia Tudela r 22 PromisingSOTO the patron saint Santina Tuilla La Riera DE ONÍS Salgueiras T Los Montes Covadonga VILANOVA 1.221 TINEO (Cabrales), one of theTabláu most famous bar- Vegín La Faya de Alto de las thatRIBERA you will return next year. So thatLa Felguera los Lobos Espinaréu Estazadas Las Arenas Mier Santa Valentín La Veiga Güeñu/ Lada CARREÑA Bousoño Bendón RÍO Embalse shops in the area. Bueño 650 El Piñuecu Río Río Coloma Alto de Lavadoira de la Barca La Veiga Tuñón you do return. And youL LwillANGRÉU/ return. LANGREO Collado de a Sama Río S.Esteban RÍO 810 11 Taking a pleasant stroll through the small Ciañu Trigueiro Mohandi Tuña SANTOLAYA23 Sailing along the Villaviciosa River and Blimea 1.291 Aves Dobr Cabezo Lleroso SAMARTÍN Agüeir BELMONTE/village of Lliberdón/LibardónVILLANUE (Colunga).VA Returbiu L´Entregu/El Entrego SAMES a Lago Enol Lago Ercina Puerto POLA DE Merías discoveringLes Maces the incredible tide mill. Los Barreros/ Ponga Río SANTALLA PEZÓS/PESOZ Lago BALMONTE PROAZA Serandi SOTRONDIO 1.420 Sellañu Mian PARQUE NACIONAL 1.794 del Palo ALLANDE 12 Discovering the cemetery on the La Foz Muries Barredos Camarmeña Poncebos Obesón Bruel.les VILLABRE LA POLA LLAVIANA/ El Condao Ceneya RESERVA DE LA es N Duje El Mazonovo Ferreira 1.146 Linares Picu l´Orru Río 24 Visiting the Ethnographic Museum ALÓN Picu Pierzu BIOSFERA Car Funicular 1.415 Río Niembru/ Niembro estuaryMostayal (Llanes). La Gamonal L'Ará Gal.legos POLA DE LAVIANA Puerto de Río DE LOS Sotres Tebongu Pigüeña of Porrúa (Llanes) andMIERES admiring the 1.552 Torre de Bulnes 1.527 1.333 1.712 LA VEGA Entrialgo Arnicio

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RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río Altos Vildéu Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Col.lanzo RESERVA DE

1.098 Monesteriu 1.545 A Pola del Pino Peña de Ten Parmu Campumanes Santibanes ller LA BIOSFERA 2.142 LA VEGA Rabo POLA DE Río 1.835 Alto de La Foceicha Cortes Río de Murias Felechosa Puerto de Valvaler 1.894 SOMIEDO RESERVA DE Puerto de 62 Ventaniella 1.116 PARQUE NATURAL RESERVA DE DE SOMIEDO LA BIOSFERA L.lindes 66 69 71 Puerto de 1.420 Vil.laicanes S la Mesa Casomera LA BIOSFERA omiedo LAGOS DE 1.782 61 64 73 San Isidro Puerto de Peña 78 Tres Concejos Río SALIENCIA Tarna Puerto del La Venta Treixa 1.923 Alto de la Peña Rueda63 68 72 2.020 1.520 Connio Naviego 60 65 74 76 77 Puerto de 1.490 Farrapona Puerto de 2.155 SAN ANTOLÍN Pradías 1.315 DE LAS FUENTES 75 Piedrafita Puerto de 1.707 70 Toneo CANTABRIA DEL NARCEA, Cornón Ventana Vegarada RESERVA NATURAL El Puerto Puerto de 1.587 67 1.560 2.094 INTEGRAL DE RESERVA DE 2.194 Somiedo Calabazosa Peña Ubiña 1.683 MUNIELLOS LA BIOSFERA RÍO Candanosa 1.486 2.113 2.417 Payares Puerto de Pajares 1.680 Puerto de Caniellas Rañadoiro 1.379 PUEBLA DE LILLO 1.181 1.924 Monesteriu Puerto de Ibias d'Ermu Leitariegos Puerto de la Cubilla El Brañil.lín CÁRMENES EMBALSE DE DEGAÑA E IBIAS 1.525 RIAÑO Campa de Zarréu 1.683 Alto del DEGAÑA SAN EMILIANO RIAÑO Tormaleo 60. Bimenes 65. Piloña 70. Amieva 75. Cabrales Pico de Campillo Puerto de Río Río EMBALSE DE 1.029 Cerredo 61. Sariego 66. Colunga 71. Ribadesella 76. Peñamellera Alta PORMA Surcio El Rebol.lal Embalse de VILLAMANÍN A 1.037 1.359 62. Villaviciosa 67. Ponga 72. Cangas de Onís 77. Peñamellera Baja casares de Arriba T ESL Villares L o 1.476 una r Puerto de 63. Nava 68. Parres 73. Llanes 78. Ribadedeva í Puerto del o Trayecto Valdeprado 64. Cabranes 69. Caravia 74. Onís Puerto de 1.451 Embalse de Embalse de 1.471 Camporredondo Requejada Miravalles Cienfuegos 1.686 PALACIOS DEL SIL RÍO SIL RÍO 1.966 EMBALSE DE LOS BARRIOS DE LUNA PRIORO #RuralAsturias 43 Cabo Peñas Playa de Viodo

Viodo Playa de Bañugues Playa Moniello Playa Verdicio Cabo Negro El Monte Playa de Sta. Marina Luanco

LLUANCO/ Playa San Pedro de Antromero Playón de Bayas Playa de Los Quebrantos DE PRAVIA RÍA DE SAN ESTEBAN Playa de Xagó RÍA DE AVILÉS

Isla La Deva LUANCO Playa de Sta Mª del Mar Cabo Vidío La Xenra Playa de San Juan Nieva Playa de Salinas Playa de Aranáu Playa La Palmera Playa de Xivares Playa de Anguileiro Cabo Cebes Playa de Serantes Punta Vidrias

Playa de Penarronda S. Juan de Punta de la Cruz Cabo Torres Playa Poniente Playa L’Arbeyal Playa de Bahímas Playa de Munielles Playas de Vallina Playa de S. Pedro la Ribera la Arena El Cabo Puerto Playa de Oleiros CANDÁS Playa de las Rubias TAPIA DE Playa de Arnielles Raíces Nuevo/ Playa de Las Llanas Playa de Aguilar Playa de la Conche d’Artedo Playa de Torbas Punta de la Atalaya Playa de Porcía Cabo San Agustín Playa de Pormenande

RÍA DE NAVA Salamir Cabo Busto Arnáu Playa de Salinas Playa del Silencio RÍA DEL EO Playa de Figueras Playa de Arnao Playa de San Lorenzo de Vega Playa de Barayo Playa de Frexulfe Playa de Navia Playa de Coedo Playa de Otur Valdredo La Fundición GIJÓN/

CASARIEGO Punta del Olivo

Playa de Tazones RÍA DE VILLAVICIOSA Playa de Punxéu

Punta de la Corvera San Punta del Castro CUDILLERO Playa de Quintana

El Porto / Viavélez El Castaño Salinas Playa de Cadavedo Sta. Marina El Pontón Icnitas Playa La Flecha Esteban Playa de Peñarrubia Playa de Cueva Playa de Serín Playa de La Ñora Playa de Rodiles Playa de Merón Playa 1ª y 2ª de Luarca Casariego Ortiguera Villapedre Samartín Quintana XIXÓN Ensenada de España Figueras Serantes El Pito PIEDRASBLANCAS Playa de Lastres NAVIA Tabaza Veriña Somió Samiguel Tazones Entrevías / Cabo Lastres RIBADEO A CARIDÁ L.LUARCA MUROS SOTO AVILÉS Quintueles Argüeru 5 Cadavéu San Cosme Entrevíes Playa de la Isla Tol La Roda Barcia La Carriona Las Vegas/ Montiana Cimavilla Oles Rodiles CASTROPOL COAÑA NUBLEDO/ Llastres Icnitas Busmargali Les Vegues Playa de la Griega Playa de L’Atalaya Los Cabos NUBLEO RÍA DE RIBADESELLA Arancedo Castiello cía Cortina Cancienes La Rasa Playa Espasa EO or Vega MUJA Huerres Icnitas Playa de Sta. Marina Playa de Vega P Panondres Trevías Carcéu Playa Arenal de Morís Trelles Modreiros La Mortera Agones Peñaullán LA CAIZUELA Pion La Isla Icnitas La Peral La Camocha COLUNGA Berbes RIBADESELLA/ Bufones 842 Veranes Priesca Piantón Oneta PRAVIA 19 RIBESEYA Lagar Playa de Cuevas del Mar RÍO Tueya VILLAVICIOSA Gobiendes a Premió Alto de Villanueva 7 Playa de Gulpiyuri Playa de Toranda Playa de Torimbia Playa de Palombina Playa de Borizu Playa de Barro A VEIGA/ Santuseso Urb. Soto Aguda Solares Playa de S. Antolín Paredes Esv Mallecina Miranda Lugo de Alto de la Villaescusa Santiago PRADO Belmonte

Puentevega Playa de Toró VEGADEO Murias Siñeiriz Llanera Llanera Madera Valdediós El Fitu 16 Tito Bustillo Niembru Playa de Poo Playa del Sablón Castañéu POSADA Pienzu 20 Po

VILLAYÓN Playa de Ballota CEA 579 Anteji

Calabrez Playa de Cobijeru Río GRULLOS Sietes Libardón Alea Nueva 12 Playa de la Franca La Barganiza 11 A Playa de Buelna

Rozadas Ayones AR Alto de la Río N Bufones BUAL R 1.159 Santianes Posada Naraval N or Viñón LLANES Meredo Embalse Í Campa SELL Llamigu San Emeterio O SANTULLANO a Celles/ SANTOLAYA Alto de la Cuevas Posada Quintana 24 COMARCA OSCOS-EO San Llouguísde Arbón La Bobia Navelgas Cornellana Urb. La Fresneda 683 del Agua Monfrecho de Llanes Andrín Bufones Ruinas Tina Ceis Llama Playa de Vidiago Prelo 1.003 Fastias Bolgues Piñera Anayo Porrúa Etnografía El Pindal EL LLANO RESERVA DE Vidural Lugones Pedrosa Cofiñu LES ARRIONDES 13 Rales Puertas RÍA DE TINA MAYOR Doiras Muñalén SALAS Marinas LA POLA VEGA Sieres 897 La Galguera 7 La Franca LA BIOSFERA Alto de Río Riocaliente La Boriza 8 La Espina La Festiella La Corredoria NOREÑA SIERO Cerecea Triongu Ixena Pimiango Bobia Llendiglesia Bustellán Paisano Torazu Alto de Santulalia 650 N 6 Indianos TARAMUNDI 1.025 GRAU/ S. Pedro de Nora632 Meres El Berrón ora Orizón Sidrón Ixena Meré El Mazucu Bres Colloto/Cualloto Pintueles Sebares Villanueva El Buxu COLOMBRES Unquera 1.202 GRADO San Claudio Río Onao Turbina 18 a Cardes G v A Os Esquíos Pumarabule NAVA Piloña üeña Boquerizu Villanueva e

ubia D VI OVIEDO Río La Peruyal Llonín C Soto CANGUES D’ONÍS/ 1.315 La Garganta A Mulleiroso Oubona Soto de los Trubia Villamayor La Loja N Embalse Bourres El Cruceru Samartín Río Bendones Sta. Cruz Sta. Eulalia Ruenes ALLES Llonín A PONTENOVA 905 ILLANO Infantes Suares CANGAS DE ONÍS Alto de Ortiguero Sauceda Os Teixóis Doiras 1.254 Riañu INFIESTO/L’INFIESTU Intriago Arangas San Pedro 21 PANES Carondio S. Pedru Las Caldas Tiuya/ Deu Nieda BENIA Cares El Peligru TINÉU/ Barros MARTIMPORRA Cuadonga/ Asiego Trescares Alles El Mazo ubia Tudela r SOTO Tuilla La Riera DE ONÍS San Juan Salgueiras T Los Montes Covadonga Covaciella VILANOVA 1.221 TINEO Vegín La Faya de Alto de las de Ciliergo Tabláu RIBERA La Felguera los Lobos Espinaréu 22 Estazadas Las Arenas Mier Santa La Veiga Güeñu/ CARREÑA Puente La Vidre Bousoño Valentín RÍO Embalse Lada 650 Río Río Bendón La Veiga Bueño LLANGRÉU/ LANGREO El Piñuecu Beyu Pen Arenas Coloma Alto de Lavadoira de la Barca Tuñón Collado de Cabrales Oceño a Sama Río S.Esteban RÍO Mohandi 810 Ciañu Trigueiro Cirieño Tuña SANTOLAYA Blimea 1.291 Aves Dobr Cabezo Lleroso Tielve SAMARTÍN Agüeir BELMONTE/ VILLANUEVA Returbiu L´Entregu/El Entrego SAMES a Lago Enol Lago Ercina Puerto POLA DE Merías Les Maces Los Barreros/ Ponga 9 Río SANTALLA PEZÓS/PESOZ Lago BALMONTE PROAZA Serandi SOTRONDIO 1.420 Sellañu Mian PARQUE NACIONAL 1.794 del Palo ALLANDE La Foz Muries Barredos Camarmeña Poncebos Obesón Bruel.les VILLABRE LA POLA LLAVIANA/ El Condao Sta. María Ceneya RESERVA DE LA es N Duje El Mazonovo Ferreira 1.146 Linares Picu l´Orru Río ALÓN Picu Pierzu BIOSFERA Car Funicular 1.415 Río Mostayal La Gamonal L'Ará Gal.legos POLA DE LAVIANA Puerto de Río DE LOS Sotres Tebongu Pigüeña MIERES 1.552 Vega Cien Torre de Bulnes 1.527 1.333 1.712 LA VEGA Entrialgo Arnicio 10

Soto O Sta. María GRANDAS Urbiés Í Embalse Sta. Eulalia Caranga Baxu DEL CAMÍN Villoria Llorío 908 PARQUE N ATURAL Río R 2.476 PICOS DE EUROPA CEA Embalse Tañes de Salime Augüeirina Caranga Riba L´Angliru Cenera Uxo Turón de Riusecu Parque Natural Los Beyos Picu Urriellu AR 15 Cantu N erga Los Cuarteles de Ponga (Naranjo de Bulnes) Peñas Negras v Bermiego Fechaladrona Coballes Cabronero Torrecerredo Castro Peña Palanca e T Peña Santa Orrua Río T Gamoniteiru Navaliego Llaíñes/ EMBALSE arañes SAN XUAN / 2.648 Cortés 1.133 Courias Forcada Las Agüeras La Colladona 2.519 Río 1.336 1.786 Lena Ladines DE TANES Veneros 2.593 1.430 Caborana 1.106 850 SAN JUAN DE BELEÑO 1.998 Pico T esorero 2.373 Alto del Xestoselo CANGAS DEL 1.448 Río Bo Morea/Moreda Tiatordos 2.570 Acebo NARCEA La Riera Chanuces Armá CABANAQUINTA/ EL CAMPU 1.951 DE Raso PONGA POTES A del Oro Vil.lanueva LA PLAZA 1.612 VI Vil.lanueva Corigos CABAÑAQUINTA PARQUE A Granda Fuente Dé Telefrico 1.030 N Cerveiriz BÁRZANA LA POLA RESERVA DE Río NATURAL D E Peloño La Riela Ponticiel.la 1.548 S. Salvador La Cobertoria Retriñón LA BIOSFERA 1.474 PARQUE NATURAL de REDES A FONSAGRADA Pozo de las PARQUE NATURAL Las Campas 1.862

RÍO Peña Prieta La Pola Vieya/ Mujeres Muertas Río Altos Vildéu Fresnéu LAS UBIÑAS - LA MESA Col.lanzo RESERVA DE

1.098 Monesteriu 1.545 A Pola del Pino Peña de Ten Parmu Campumanes Santibanes ller LA BIOSFERA 14 2.142 LA VEGA Rabo POLA DE Río 1.835 Alto de La Foceicha Cortes Río de Murias Felechosa SOMIEDO RESERVA DE Puerto de Viewpoint, picturesque view Museums, Interpretation Centre Valvaler 1.894 Puerto de Ventaniella 1.116 RESERVA DE DE SOMIEDO LA BIOSFERA L.lindes Puerto de PARQUE NATURAL Vil.laicanes la Mesa Casomera 1.420 LA BIOSFERA Somiedo LAGOS DE 1.782 San Isidro Puerto de Prehistoric art Natural Area of interest Peña Tres Concejos Río SALIENCIA Tarna Puerto del La Venta Treixa 1.923 Alto de la Peña Rueda 2.020 1.520 Connio Naviego Puerto de 1.490 Fortified settlements and archaeological sites Lighthouse Farrapona Puerto de 2.155 SAN ANTOLÍN Pradías 1.315 DE LAS FUENTES Piedrafita Puerto de 1.707 Toneo CANTABRIA DEL NARCEA, Cornón Ventana Vegarada Pre-Romanesque art Port RESERVA NATURAL El Puerto Puerto de 1.587 1.560 2.094 INTEGRAL DE RESERVA DE 2.194 Somiedo Calabazosa Peña Ubiña 1.683 MUNIELLOS LA BIOSFERA Traditional architecture and ethnography Cider mills and Apple Orchards RÍO Candanosa 1.486 2.113 2.417 Payares Puerto de Puerto de Pajares 1.680 Caniellas Medieval architecture (Romanesque and Gothic) Cheese Factories Rañadoiro 1.379 PUEBLA DE LILLO 1.181 1.924 Monesteriu Puerto de Ibias d'Ermu Leitariegos Puerto de la Mansions, Palaces and Indiana architecture Arts & Crafts Cubilla El Brañil.lín CÁRMENES EMBALSE DE DEGAÑA E IBIAS 1.525 RIAÑO Campa de Zarréu SAN EMILIANO1.683 RIAÑO Cemeteries Exemplary village Tormaleo Alto del DEGAÑA Campillo Puerto de Río EMBALSE DE Pico de Río Monastery, Basilica, Sanctuary Surcio 1.029 El Rebol.lal Cerredo VILLAMANÍN PORMA 1.037 1.359 Embalse de A casares de Arriba T ESL Villares L o 1.476 una r Puerto de í Puerto del o Trayecto Valdeprado Puerto de 1.451 Embalse de Embalse de 1.471 Camporredondo Requejada Miravalles Cienfuegos 1.686 PALACIOS DEL SIL RÍO SIL RÍO 1.966 EMBALSE DE LOS BARRIOS DE LUNA PRIORO 44 #RuralAsturias

The Princess of Asturias Foundation award for “Exemplary village” has been granted since 1990 to villages, hamlets, population groups or human groups that have stood out in defence of the natural environment, artistic and cultural heritage or for carrying out communal work or other extraordinary acts of solidarity. This recognition takes place in October, as part of the “Princess of Asturias” Awards, with the main event being held in the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo. The following day, the King and Queen of visit the award-winning village and spend a morning with the residents. #RuralAsturias 45

Torazu/Torazo

The “Exemplary villages”

The award recognises teamwork, King Felipe VI of Spain stated in a text sports, gastronomy, community love of the countryside, striving to he wrote to commemorate the 25th improvement works, the importance remain in the rural environments anniversary of “Exemplary villages”: “The of their associations and, above all, the in which they live, ensuring that Asturian people joyfully prepare the conservation of nature and some of their their traditional expressions, events to celebrate the Exemplary Village ancestral customs and traditions. That is together with buildings that hold Award Ceremony. All their initiatives to why their happiness is contagious. That is a special place in their hearts, such celebrate the recognition granted to them why it is marvellous to share in so many as schools, chapels, old laundry reflect their honest and friendly nature. emotions in what is for them such an washing places, fountains, mills, They get excited, and so they should, emotional moment. That is why these fulling mills, hórreos, paneras, teitos, showing us their traditional artisan work, twenty-five years of exemplary villages pallozas or bridges are kept alive, music, dance, games and autoctonous are truly unforgettable for everyone”. as well as working together, by holding neighbourhood meetings Soto de Agues (Sobrescobio) to clear tracks and maintain the village itself. It also recognises associations in rural surroundings that strive to maintain the future of their people and the places of origin by carrying out all sorts of acts of solidarity. 46 #RuralAsturias

02 There are currently 01 twenty-nine “Exemplary villages”. These are:

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01 1990 San Esteban de Cuñaba (Peñamellera Baja) 02 1991 Cubera, Friends of the Landscape Association of Villaviciosa 03 1992 Soto de Luiña and (Cudillero) 04 1993 Neighbourhood Community of Grandas de Salime 05 1994 Shepherds from the Picos de Europa 06 1995, Puerto de Vega (Navia) 07 1996 Neighbourhood Community of Nava 08 1997 Neighbourhood Community of Castropol 09 1998 The área of Xomezana/ Jomezana and Huerna Valley (Lena) 10 1999 Neighbourhood and educational Community of Ibias 11 2000 Tuña (Tineo) 12 2001 Paredes Valley and Parish (Valdés) 13 2002 The Brotherhood of La Probe and Neighbourhood Community of La Foz (Morcín) 14 2003 Navelgas (Tineo) 15 2004 Villar de Vildas (Somiedo) 16 2005 Porrúa (Llanes) 17 2006 Neighbourhood Community of Sariego #RuralAsturias 47

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18 2007 Humanitarian Society of San Martín and the village of Morea/ Moreda (Aller) 19 2008 Torazu/Torazo (Cabranes) 20 2009 Neighbourhood Community of Sobrescobio 21 2010 Llastres/Lastres (Colunga) 22 2011 San Tirso de Abres 23 2012 Güeñu/Bueño (Ribera de Arriba) 24 2013 Neighbourhood Community of Teverga 25 2014 Associative and neighbourhood movement of Boal 26 2015 Colombres (Ribadedeva) 27 2016 Region of Los Oscos (Villanueva de Oscos, San Martín de Oscos and Santa Eulalia de Oscos) 28 2017 Poreñu/Poreño (Villaviciosa) 29 2018 Mual/Moal (Cangas del Narcea). 48 #RuralAsturias

Rural tourism in Asturias is like that feeling of getting home after being away and putting down your suitcase as you get in, going to the kitchen, having a glass of water and, as if automatically, you feel like opening the curtain to quietly look outside. There are hundreds, thousands of those windows in rural Asturias, which differ from one another, not just because of the beauty that can be perceived outside, which is true, but also through the house, the apartment or the hotel they form part of and which provide light every morning. Asturian rural architecture #RuralAsturias 49

Taramundi

Asturias has thousands of windows

Because there are many types of accommodation in this paradise, depending on what travellers are looking for and need. Accommodation choices on offer, based on what or On the top of a mountain or in how travellers would like to have breakfast, what type of a nearby village; hanging over landscape they would like to enter their room or what sounds of nature they would like to listen to in the afternoon… this breathtaking cliffs or on the top of a is all possible thanks to the wide variety of accommodation, hill, which was once a small Indiano where everyone can find their perfect place; where the warmth of the host and the service provided or simply the palace, the thousands of windows from décor that that makes it authentic, all make Asturias one of the preferred destinations for those wishing to enjoy this which you can love Asturias even more, region, contemplated from the chosen window. are endless, because they are designed

Valdés to suit all tastes and situations.

Various forms of accommodation for those that like to travel with their family or with friends; those who want to get back from the beach or the mountains, and have a shower and get a good dinner on the go in a house with a cheese board full of local cheeses and cider or wines from Cangas; or those that prefer to have everything done for them with a personalised service, after getting back, happily tired after a horse riding route or having enjoyed one of the many “de prau” festivals, that are really worth a visit, particularly in summer, while visiting the “tierrina”, the land of Asturias. 50 #RuralAsturias

In terms of accommodation, you can choose between:

Rural Hotels

These are establishments located in buildings with a unique architectural value or built in the traditional Asturian style for the area, usually found in rural and natural surroundings, with or without additional services, and they are just perfect for lovers of truly rural environments.

Quality Brands

And, as exclusivity also exists in the countryside, for those that like to look out of windows of historic buildings, old Indianos’ palaces or 18th century Asturian mansions, such as the Hotel La Rectoral in Taramundi- which was inaugurated thirty years ago, and was the forefather of what is understood as rural tourism in Asturias today- they can find their accommodation in the QUALITY CLUB “CASONAS ASTURIANAS”. They are all character hotels, with quality facilities and offering an impeccable service.

For those that prefer Casas de Aldea or Rural Apartments, with the same level in terms of the beauty of the surroundings, architecture that respects tradition; a warm and rich décor with utmost attention to detail and all types of services for all tastes, they can enjoy the “ALDEAS” ASTURIAS RURAL QUALITY.

Rooms with fireplaces to watch the dancing flames during the cold winter months; four poster beds and exquisite décor while also being cosy; some equipped with spas or hydromassage baths in many of their rooms; antique furniture that retain all their beauty or, other more contemporary ones but in-keeping with the surroundings and also offering catering services for travellers to fully relax. Rural Apartments

This form of accommodation is usually based on traditional and they are normally equipped with a kitchen, lounge and bedrooms. They are designed to enable customers to live an autonomous and very free life, in in-keeping with the rural surroundings. #RuralAsturias 51

Casas de aldea

These are autonomous and independent houses, that can be rented whole (customers rent the entire house, ideal for families and groups of friends) or shared (rented per bedroom), and they may or may not offer additional services. The architecture is normally typically Asturian, and they are normally located in traditional Asturian hamlets, which are both bucolic and pleasant.

Finally, for those that like to live full rural experiences, integrating into the daily life of an Asturian countryside house, the best option is AGROTOURISM. This category includes accommodation which, regardless of its speciality, is integrated in agricultural farms, therefore, apart from accommodation, guests can also take part in farming activities. Ideal for children and adults. Picking apples, feeding hens, learning to milk a cow, collecting products from the vegetable garden and a whole host of other activities Rural Tourism Centres enable travellers to fully understand everyday rural life in any village in this paradise called Asturias. These are holiday centres set in a rural environment, and offering accommodation services in one or more forms of rural tourism, located in geographic areas of special natural and More information at: rural interest, which are perfect for enjoying all that the area asturiastourism.co.uk/rural-tourism has to offer. 52 #RuralAsturias

Asturian words that all travellers wish to know

There are some words that are more common in everyday language among the people of Asturias than others, therefore, knowing them and understanding them will help travellers to not feel completely lost when someone says to them “le presta”, “vámonos de espicha”, “no me chisques” or that they should learn to “escanciar un culín”, for example. Here is a little sample of some of them that travellers should take note of, in order to confidently “integrate”, Bollu preñáu without blushing, into Astur territory. Words which, once remembered, will help travellers to better understand ʝʝAmagüestu: A Festival that involves what they see, hear and feel in Asturias, roasting chestnuts with a drum and which generously welcomes those who eating them accompanied by sweet visit, prepared to fully enjoy it: cider and which invites the entire neighbourhood to take part. It is a popular celebration held throughout Pouring cider Asturias during November and when Bar-tienda the cold weather arrives. ʝʝAntroxu: Carnival. ʝʝAsgaya: A lot, a great deal, much. another without doing anything. To ʝʝBar-tienda: Bars, generally in rural roam from caleya to caleya. areas, that used to also sell all types ʝʝCarbayu: Oak. of goods. There are not many original ʝʝCegaratu: Short-sighted. ones left, although in recent years ʝʝCulín or culete de sidra: Amount of they are gradually appearing again in cider served in a cider glass. more modern formats. ʝʝChigre: Village bar. Small inn. Old ʝʝBollu preñáu: A large bread roll with artefact used to uncork cider bottles. chorizo inside. ʝʝChiscar: Splash someone with liquid. ʝʝBoroña: Corn bread. Spark or light a tinder or a wick with ʝʝBrañu: Summer. a blade. Light the fire with a pocket ʝʝCaleya: Neighbourhood paths within lighter. a village. Narrow street in a hamlet. ʝʝEscanciar: Pour cider from the bottle Cobbled cart path. Mountain path. into a glass. Rural path in small villages. ʝʝEspichar: Open a tank or barrel of ʝʝCaleyar: To visit villages, walking cider and taste it. along rural areas. To wander around ʝʝEspicha: Festive meeting held in the aimlessly. To walk from one place to llagares where, apart from drinking #RuralAsturias 53

cider poured straight from the barrels, products are eaten such as chorizo with cider, potato omelette, boiled eggs, shoulder of pork, pastries, bread or Boroñas preñadas (corn bread with chorizo inside), local cheeses or rice pudding. People eat and drink standing up. ʝʝFame: Hunger. ʝʝFartón: One who eats a lot. Glutton. Gobbler. Hog. ʝʝFiestes de prau: Religious pilgrimages, open-air popular festivals in villages. ʝʝFolgar: Rest, repose, relax. ʝʝFrixuelos: A typical dessert in Asturias made with flour, milk, eggs and sugar. Although it is served all year round, it is typical of the Carnival (Antroxu in Asturias) It has a savoury and sweet variety. ʝʝGochu: Pork. ʝʝGuaje/a: Boy, girl. ʝʝGüelu/a: Grandfather, grandmother. ʝʝIviernu: Winter. Brañu

Pitas Caleya ʝʝLlambión: Those who love sweet that something makes them very things, those who love desserts. happy, brings them joy or they love it. ʝʝLloqueru: Cow bell. Ram that carries A few examples: A mí me presta mucho the small bell in the flock of sheep. ir a tomar sidra y andaricas en verano a un ʝʝMadreñes: Wooden shoes with three puerto de mar, meaning “I love to drink heels to protect against the rain cider and take a stroll in the summer and mud. The escarpín madreña has through a port”. Me prestó mucho que a narrower opening and are worn me regalase el libro, meaning "I was with escarpinos (traditional woollen so happy with the book you gave footwear). The madreña de zapatilla me”. ¡Cómo me presta veros de nuevo! with a wider opening, are used with Meaning “I am so happy to see you slippers. again”. And that is the case with just ʝʝOrbayu: Gentle, persistent and light about everything. drizzle. ʝʝSeronda: Autumn. ʝʝPigacín: Short nap. ʝʝPingarates: Drops of a liquid. ʝʝPitu/pita: Rooster or hen. ʝʝXana: An Asturian nymph with ʝʝPitu/pita caleya: Free range roosters golden hair that lives in the rivers or hens, fed on corn and grazing with and can only be seen on the night other cattle on the meadows and of San Juan, offering the treasures eating along the paths in the villages that are kept, nearly all gold, to those in which they are located. Given their that disenchant them. It forms part diet and the way they live, their meat of Asturian mythology together with is considered healthier and more other characters such as the trasgu, expensive than normal chickens. the nuberu, the ayalga, the bruxa, the ʝʝPrestar: When someone from Asturias güestia procession, the cuélebre, the uses this expression, it means that serenas and the busgosu. they are very fond of something or ʝʝ¿Esto qué ye?: What is this? 54 #AsturiasUrbana

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