Cedemonio is a small rural settlement surrounded by meadows and forests, located on the left bank of the Doiras Reservoir. Its traditional buildings reflect a way of life connected with livestock farming and the use of the surrounding natural environment. In Cedemonio, the distinctive character of the village and landscape meets stories of San Pedro and notable features of the region’s cultural heritage landscape.

A country house for your stay

Toureye is a country house available to rent in its entirety in Cedemonio, in the municipality of Illano. It is classified with two Trisqueles, has three bedrooms and accommodates six people. The number of bedrooms and stated capacity give you a clear idea of the size when planning. If you are considering Toureye for your trip, check current availability separately.

Meadows, forests and the character of Illano

The traditional buildings and the surrounding landscape together shape the character of the place: the buildings reflect a way of life connected with livestock farming and the use of the natural environment, while meadows and forests surround the settlement. For a closer look around, take a walk through Cedemonio; it offers a chance to experience Illano’s quieter, more rural character.

A tourist route through the Navia Basin passes through Illano and lists Cedemonio as a village worth visiting. This brings together two different scales: a walk through the settlement and the village’s place on a regional route. Cedemonio’s location on the left bank of the Doiras Reservoir also situates it within its landscape.

San Pedro and local traditions

The Church of San Pedro de Cedemonio is linked to the Way of St. James through numerous local legends. The Church of San Pedro (“Piedras de San Pedro”) is listed in the Asturias Cultural Heritage Inventory under reference IPCA-EI-29-15. The entry gives Illano, Zadamoño as the location and is dated 11 September 2018.

An older tradition is also part of the stories surrounding San Pedro: a 17th-century account links the hermitage of San Pedro in Cedemonio to the belief that the area’s fierce winds were understood as demonic screams. The dating makes clear that this is a historical account.

Sampedras and their names

The Sampedras associated with Cedemonio are also called Pedras de San Pedro or Quiastolitas. All three names refer to the same stones. In the Parque Histórico del Navia, chiastolites are regarded as an icon and a symbol of the region’s geographical, spatial and cultural identity. Thus, the significance of the Quiastolitas extends beyond their local name into the region’s wider cultural context.

El Castelón above the confluence

El Castelón is situated on a schist ridge 347 metres above the confluence of the Urubio and Navia rivers. This archaeological landscape feature is defined by a precisely named landform and an exact elevation. El Castelón is also included in the Asturias Cultural Heritage Inventory.

For the broader travel overview: Illano.