The Tanes Reservoir lies in Redes Natural Park, surrounded by Atlantic forests and mountains. Tanes has adapted its village character and way of life to the reservoir without losing its original character and beauty. This brings together the landscape, village and water when planning a trip. Along the shore, walks and waterbird watching offer ways to experience the lake from land, while guided kayaking trips add an option on the water. The Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real de Tanes stands at the edge of the Tanes Dam.

The reservoir and the village

Two aspects are part of Tanes’s character: the way its village character and way of life have adapted to the reservoir, and the preservation of its original character. Together with its setting in Redes Natural Park, its Atlantic forests and mountains, these make Tanes a place shaped both by the water and the surrounding landscape. Those choosing a nature getaway can take in the landscape here alongside the village itself.

Walks, waterbirds and kayaking

The shores of the Tanes Reservoir offer opportunities for walking and waterbird watching. These activities have different focuses: walking is about exploring the shore, while watching birds is about observing wildlife. Visitors who want to shape their stay around their own interests can choose between getting active and observing nature; both activities take place by the lake. This offers a clear focus for travelers who want to spend time outdoors without limiting their visit to a single activity.

Guided kayaking trips are available on the Tanes Reservoir. Unlike walking along the shore, this activity takes place on the water and is guided. Availability may depend on operating conditions, so check in advance if the kayaking trip is important to your plans. This lets you include a guided trip as a possible addition, while walks and waterbird watching remain separate options along the shore.

The Collegiate Church by the dam

The Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real de Tanes stands at the edge of the Tanes Dam. Its location offers a different focus from walking or birdwatching: the church is a named cultural landmark in a landscape shaped by the reservoir. Travelers choosing destinations for a mix of nature and culture can consider the reservoir and the Collegiate Church as distinct highlights. This brings landscape and cultural heritage together without equating the church with an experience by the shore.

The reservoir as part of a cycling route

The lake is also a point of interest for cycling plans: the cycling route from Rioseco to Cangas de Onís runs alongside the Tanes Reservoir and then follows the AS-254 toward Tañes through the Río Orlé valley. The route description connects the reservoir section with the rest of the ride along the road and through the valley. Those including cycling in their travel plans can distinguish this route from walks along the shore: the focus here is the route between Rioseco and Cangas de Onís, along with the sections on the AS-254 and through the valley.

Bees and honey in the municipality of Caso

At the municipal level, the Museo de la Apicultura de Caso adds a distinct topic to Caso’s nature focus. Visitors can observe how a live beehive works and learn about bees and honey production in Asturias. The focus shifts from the landscape and water activities in Tanes to beekeeping. Travelers who want to combine different interests can see these as distinct perspectives: Tanes is known for its reservoir, shores and Collegiate Church; the museum offers an insight into bees and honey in Asturias.

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