Corvera de Asturias caters to a range of travel interests: birds take centre stage at the Humedal de La Furta, the Senda del Agua is a walking and cycling route, and canoeing and rowing are popular at the Embalse de Trasona. Historic architectural styles also add their own distinctive touches. When planning your stay, you can start by considering whether wildlife watching, outdoor activities or cultural heritage matters most to you.

Wetland and protected landscape

The Humedal de La Furta is a ZEPA wetland and serves as a passage, breeding, wintering or resting area for numerous birds. The wetland has its own birdwatching observatory. This makes La Furta a specific place to visit for anyone interested in birdlife and the different roles of a wetland.

The Garganta del Escañorio offers a different natural landscape. It is a protected environmental area and is listed as a natural monument within the regional network of protected natural areas of the Principality of Asturias. The Río Arlós formed the gorge between the peaks of Castiello and Álvaro on one side and Alto de Grandellana on the other. Its vegetation includes Galician-Cantabrian alder groves, ash and oak trees, as well as the protected maidenhair fern, foxglove and green hellebore.

The natural attractions have distinct features: La Furta draws attention to birdlife, while the gorge, its protected status and its plant life define the special character of the Garganta del Escañorio.

Getting around: route and water

The Embalse de Trasona combines ornithological interest with water sports. The reservoir is an important venue for canoeing and rowing in Asturias; fishing is also possible there. The recreation areas of Gavitos and Overo are located on its two banks. The Embalse de Trasona can be reached from Nubledo via the AS-17 road.

The Senda del Agua is a walking and cycling route in Corvera de Asturias. Of its total length of 23.5 kilometres, 7.430 kilometres run through Corvera, including along paths and roads in Molleda and Villa. The section in Corvera starts near Molleda at an interpretation centre. At the beginning, the route passes a Romanesque stone bridge with a single round arch. When planning, it is worth distinguishing the route’s total length from the section in Corvera.

PACO, the Parque Acuático de Corvera, adds another leisure option. This family leisure park has swimming pools, water slides, relaxation areas, a cafeteria and a beach bar. Alongside wildlife watching, walking and cycling, visitors can also enjoy a water-based leisure park.

Architectural heritage in detail

The Iglesia Parroquial Santa María de Solís has the only star vault with rib springings in the Gothic tradition in Corvera de Asturias. The same church also contains an arcosolium dating from the second half of the 14th century, with the tomb of Gutiérrez de Solís. This brings a distinctive vault and a historic tomb together in one place.

Asturian Baroque architecture is also represented: a Baroque palace in Corvera de Asturias features the typical cubic structure arranged around a square courtyard. This architectural feature offers a different perspective on the area from its natural attractions and route.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your travel interests

When looking for a holiday apartment, first consider which interests you want to shape your stay.

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