MONTE DE SANTA TREGA OR SANTA TECLA
Feb 2, 2012 Architecture, Galicia, History, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Villages, TN, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Natural Tourism
Monte de Santa Trega lies in the municipality of A Guarda, in the south-eastern corner of Pontevedra.
Santa Trega, was declared a National Cultural Heritage Monument in 1939 and is also a Property of Cultural Interest.
From the top of the mountain, you have some marvellous views of, for example, the Río Miño (the natural border between Spain and Portugal), Caminha (a Portuguese village) or of the Atlantic Ocean.
At the mouth of the Río Miño, you can see the island of A Ilha Ínsua, which belongs to Portugal. It houses a building that dates from the XVth century. It was a convent until it became a military fort a century later.
Tags: Galicia, History, Mount, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Pontevedra, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism, Pontevedra Tourism
Cabrales
Aug 5, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Cabrales, Gastronomy, History, Mountain, Monuments, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, TN, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism
As I have mentioned on several occasions, Asturias is a perfect autonomous region where to do tourism. The combination of the mountainside and coast, which are within a short distance of each other, make this region an ideal destination to enjoy your holiday. A clear example is Cabrales, a municipality in east Asturias; half of its territory lies in the National Park of the Picos de Europa and it is also very close to the Cantabrian Sea.
Cabrales is perfect for rural tourism, active tourism and natural tourism. You can walk through its lush forests or hike along the desert-like limestone rock of the Picos de Europa, all in the same day. You can do very easy and pleasant routes in this municipality, for example, the famous Senda del Cares, also known as the Garganta Divina (divine gourge), which is a ravine that was formed by a glacier. You can climb the emblematic Picu Arriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes), climb up the renown Torrecerrado, or fish and simply enjoy the gurgling rivers Cares and Casaño…
But Cabrales is not just countryside and amazing natural spots… Cabrales is also history, culture, gastronomy and a perfect combination of all three.
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AN ORIENTEERING ROUTE FOR TOURISTS
Apr 16, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Culture, Sports, History, Church, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Leisure, Beach, Villages, Ribadesella, Routes, Hiking, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism
An orienteering route for tourists, a different way of doing tourism.
Tags: Asturias, Culture, Asturias Culture, History, Asturian History, Monument, Monuments, Asturias Monuments, Nature, East Asturias, Landscape, Beach, Villages, Route, Ribadesella Route, An orienteering route tourists, Routes, Ribadesella Routes, Hiking, Tourism, Active Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism, East Asturias Tourism, Ribadesella Tourism, Rural Tourism
MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE – MONTES DEL SELLA
Apr 15, 2011 Activities, Asturias, BTT, Caravia, Sports, Mountain, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Parres, Ribadesella, Routes, Hiking, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism
Asturias is well-known for its wealth in: history, culture, gastronomy… But one of its main strengths lies in its natural surroundings, which attracts an endless number of tourists throughout the year that look forward to enjoy it.
There are many ways you can enjoy the country-side of this region: hill walking, rock climbing, mountian biking…
This time, we shall enjoy this acclaimed tourist attraction by mountain bike as we ride a 60km route that runs through the municipalities of: Ribadesella, Parres and Caravia. You can also walk it, but in which case you will have to split it into two days, at least.
This route was designed by the Bike Maratón Montes del Sella mountain bike group, who celebrated their second marathon on 10 April 2011 with approximately 600 participants.
As I have only done this route once – on the day of the Bike Marathon – I’ll tell you about my experience. But first, I should mention that part of this competition ran through private property, so I shall mark an alternative for you on the map so you don’t pass through there.
At Playa de Ribadesella, a charming fishing village in east Asturias, we set off towards Cuevas del Agua; passing alongside the famous Cave of Tito Bustilloand crossing through the enchanting cavern of La Cuevona de Cuevas del Agua, which was lit all through the cavern with candles, expressly for the II Bike Maratón Montes del Sella and which left us with goose-pimps – such a captivating image it was.
Once at Cuevas, we advanced along a track to the private property I mentioned above – to avoid it you would have to continue along the main road for a while. As we ascended Cuevas to the road, we were privileged to see some spectacular views over the River Sella and the surrounding hillside.
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The Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís
Mar 4, 2011 Architecture, Asturias, Cangas Onis, Capital, Capitals, History, Monument, Monuments, Villages, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism
Many of you will have visited Cangas de Onís and the many monuments found there, the first of which being The Roman Bridge.
In fact, it is not certain to whom this bridge belongs, whether to the municipality of Cangas de Onís or of Parres. This is because the bridge, or “El Puentón” (as it is called locally), crosses the River Sella and joins both municipality.
What is certain is that it is an important historical and cultural heritage left to us in Asturias. In fact, it was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1931.
This structure is one of the most representative of Cangas de Onís and the Principality of Asturias.
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