Omedas is considered a mountain village in western Asturias and is also known by its traditional name, Umedas. Different highlights can shape your travel plans: accommodation in Omedas, the pre-Romanesque church of Santianes de Pravia, and the routes in Valle de Arango.
Staying in Omedas
La Quintana de Omedas is located in an old Asturian manor house. The accommodation is in Omedas near Pravia and close to visitor destinations Cudillero and Avilés. The renovation created two completely independent apartments. La Quintana is classified as a rural apartment in category 3 and offers nine sleeping places, including five additional places. Check the category, capacity and apartment layout again before booking.
Cultural history in Omedas and Santianes de Pravia
Omedas has a chapel dedicated to Saint Augustine. In the municipality of Pravia stands the church of Santianes de Pravia, built in 780 and dedicated to Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist. It is considered the oldest church of Asturian pre-Romanesque architecture. The church is not open to the public on a regular basis; a visit must be arranged in advance. Arrange your visit beforehand and confirm that a visit is possible before you travel.
The Museo Prerrománico de Santianes is located directly beside the church in Santianes. It displays archaeological finds recovered during excavations at the church. The museum also features an audiovisual presentation about the Asturian monarchy in Pravia, a model of the original church, and a photographic mural about Asturias’s pre-Romanesque churches. The exhibition content may change.
Valle de Arango: Driving Route and Hiking Route
The Valle de Arango driving route is 27 kilometres long and starts and ends in Pravia. It leads to Loro and Villavaler at the foot of Ablanedo and La Castañal; from there, you can enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. The route highlights the 14th-century Torre de Arango and leads to the 17th-century Palacio de Inclán and the Molino de Veiga. The mill is still operated using traditional methods. If you specifically wish to visit it, check in advance whether a visit is possible. Also check road conditions before setting off.
The Valle de Arango hiking route has a different focus: it passes through a broad valley along the middle course of the River AranguĂn. The valley’s flat, sedimentary soils are fertile for agriculture. This makes the distinction between the routes clear: the driving route can be identified by its length and named historical sights, while the hiking route focuses on the valley, the course of the river and the agricultural landscape.
Pravia is also associated with salmon, horticulture and ingredients for Asturian fabada. Regional cuisine and agriculture thus complement the cultural and landscape themes of a stay.
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