For a trip to Nembro, there are two distinct highlights to choose from: the Romanesque elements of the church of Santa Eulalia and the Feast of the Sacrament on the third weekend of August. The first takes you through architectural history and details of the portal; the second is tied to a specific date in the annual calendar. When planning your stay, you can therefore decide whether the architecture or the festival should determine when you travel.
Romanesque Details at Santa Eulalia
The present-day church of Santa Eulalia de Nembro was built in 1912 and contains Romanesque elements dating from the 12th century. Romanesque remains are thus part of a church built at a later date; the construction date of the present-day church and the dating of the older elements refer to different periods. This distinction gives the church a specific historical context, rather than assigning it broadly to a single era.
The Romanesque portal is beneath the portico. Two plain archivolts sit above impost blocks decorated with volutes and vine leaves. The truncated-pyramid-shaped capitals feature human masks among floral forms. When describing portals like this, the names of the architectural elements help guide the eye: archivolts frame the arch, impost blocks mark the transition, and the capitals bear floral and figurative details.
Santa Dorotea de Susacasa
The former church of Santa Dorotea de Susacasa is part of Asturias’s cultural heritage and is now deconsecrated. It was built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries. Unlike Santa Eulalia, which contains Romanesque remains as a present-day church, Santa Dorotea is a former church building. It is also one of the three Romanesque buildings, or buildings with Romanesque elements, preserved in the municipality of Gozón. Two useful features for understanding the site therefore come together here: a clearly defined period of construction and a place within Gozón’s surviving Romanesque heritage.
The Feast of the Sacrament in August
The Feast of the Sacrament in Nembro takes place on the third weekend of August. As an annual event, it can influence when you plan your trip, although the specific program may vary from year to year. If you want to visit for the celebrations, check the current dates and program in advance. This preserves the fixed connection to the weekend without assuming a particular schedule or specific events. Unlike the Romanesque architectural history, the festival is tied to a particular time; the church facts, by contrast, describe the architecture and its historical context.
Getting Your Bearings Between Luanco and Avilés
Nembro lies on the road between Luanco and Avilés, one kilometer from Luanco. The church of Santa Eulalia is near the AS-238, which connects Luanco and Avilés. Luanco’s distance from Nembro is a clear reference point for finding your way around the area; the church’s location near the AS-238 also places it along the road connecting the two towns.
Discover more destinations: Susacasa, Bañugues, Luanco.
See the broader travel guide: GozĂłn.
