DESCENT OF THE RIVER SELLA FOR THE DISABLED
Jul 29, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Sports, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Parres, TN, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Holidays
This has nothing to do with the famous International Descent of the River Sella. Although part of the route is the same, this descent is a pioneer event in Spain for canoeing, adapted for people that have physical disabilities and which is celebratd every year on the Sunday before the International Descent of the River Sella takes place.
The route is 15km long and starts at the Escuela Asturiana de Piragüismo (Asturian Canoeing School), and ends in Llovio (Ribadesella) under the bridge of FEVE.
The first part of the route of 10km, which is not part of the race, serves as a warm-up and which participants can enjoy this wonderful river. After they regroup and rest, the canoeists have to race the last 5km, each fighting to reach the goal they have set themselves before they set off from home; after all, it’s all about having fun and finishing the route whenever they do, but definitely reaching the finish line. The slogan says it all: GANA QUIEN BAJA (you’re the winner if you descend the river).
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Cabranes
May 6, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Cabranes, Cider Region, Culture, Gastronomy, History, Mountain, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Holidays
Asturias hides an infinite number of new places for visitors, and all which are interesting for tourists to discover. For example, there is the Municipality of Cabranes, which is rich in nature, culture, arts and crafts, gastronomy…
The capital of Cabranes is Santa Eulalia (Santolaya), set in central-eastern Asturias, in the Cider Region, and shares its borders with the municipalities of: Piloña, Villaviciosa and Nava; the latter two also belong to the Cider Region.
This place has many virtues, but the most emblematic is its natural surroundings. Meadows, valleys and indigenous forests in particular, all which make up a beautiful natural environment that captivates the tourist with its spectacular views.
Cabranes is, almost in its entirety, countryside, which means you can enjoy many sign-posted routes that run through the municipality. From high points, you can see plenty of indigenous forests and mountains that make up this municipality and you can also enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Sierra del Sueve and of the Picos de Europa.
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Villages: Arucas
Dec 21, 2010 Canarian Islands, Mountain, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Villages, Tourism, Tourism, Natural Tourism, Holidays, Travel, Villages
A while back I wrote about this village in the north of Gran Canary Island… well actually, I wrote about its church San Juan Bautista de Arucas.
This is the second time I have visited this village and it doesn’t cease to amaze me. Not only for its urban area, which by-the-way, has been declared of historical interest, but also because of its people, its lovely spots and of course, the views from the Mountain of Arucas.
I recommend you visit it taking your time to see all the village of Arucas, but if you don’t have much time, then prioritise. What I did was: visit San Juan Bautista, the Municipal Park of Arucas and then I walked up the Mountain of Arucas.
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Beaches: Anfi del Mar
Oct 5, 2010 Canarian Islands, Nature, Landscapes, Beach, Tourism, Tourism, Natural Tourism, Holidays, Travel
The Island of Gran Canaria has a huge number of beaches, some of which are natural and others are artificial; but one thing stands out: they each have their own particular charm.
One of these beaches lies SW of the island, between Puerto Rico and Arguineguín. Anfi del Mar is a beautiful, quiet, artificial beach.
This beach is not very long, but its white sands and crystal clear waters make it almost dreamlike… it looks just like the Caribbean.
If you visit Anfi del Mar, don’t just stay on the beach, go for a walk too around the area; it’s a very special place.
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Nature: Guayadeque Gully
Oct 4, 2010 Culture, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Unesco, Holidays
When I first wrote about this series of articles on Gran Canaria, I mentioned that this island is a lot more than just beaches… So here is one of the places that proves what I’m saying: the Guayadeque Gully.
The Guayadeque Gully is one of the largest on the Canary Islands and the natural separation between the municipalities of Ingenio and Agüimes is of great archaeological importance, given that this was the most populated area of the island in ancient times.
This spectacular place is amazingly beautiful: you can clearly see how the climate has eroded the land, exposing a very wild landscape; ochre hues, indigenous flora, the conservation of ancient settlements in caves (now used as homes)… all this – and more – has led to the Guayadeque Gully to be named the “Guayadeque Nature Reserve” but it was later reclassified as “Natural Monument” (which is the name it holds today). For more information, Click here. Leer más »
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