Alles offers several points to consider when planning a trip: protected ruins, church art, architecture influenced by Indian styles, an attraction dedicated to bees and honey, and sections of the Camino Natural de la Cordillera Cantábrica. You can focus on historic buildings, beekeeping, or the landscape. The details below show how these themes unfold in and around Alles.
Ruins, Altarpieces, and Building History
Among the notable historic sites are the ruins of San Pedro de PlecĂn. They are in Alles and are protected as a Cultural Heritage Site of special importance (Bien de InterĂ©s Cultural). They lie about 500 meters from the town center and can be reached via a path. The approximate distance helps you gauge their location in relation to the town center. As conditions on site may change, check access to the path before your visit.
The church in Alles offers another way to explore architectural and art history. It has five altarpieces. The main altarpiece was completed toward the end of the 18th century and modeled on the altarpiece of Santo Domingo de Oviedo. The church itself was completed in 1787; its tower was rebuilt in 1847 after being struck by lightning. The church was funded by Juan de Mier y Villar, who was born in Alles in 1737. These dates refer to distinct events: the completion of the church, its furnishings, and the later rebuilding of the tower.
Architecture influenced by Indian styles is also part of Alles’s character. It broadens the focus beyond individual historic buildings to encompass the town’s architecture as a whole. Anyone interested in how places are designed will find another theme that shapes the impression of Alles, alongside the ruins and church.
Sections of the Camino Natural
The first section of the Camino Natural de la Cordillera Cantábrica connects Panes and Alles and runs along the foothills of the protected Sierra del Cuera landscape. Its final stretch reaches Alles by the Besnes River and passes through stands of chestnut, hazel, and oak trees. This describes both the river setting at the destination and the mix of trees in the surrounding woodland along this part of the route.
The second section starts from Alles and runs east to west along the southern side of the protected Sierra del Cuera landscape. Its signed starting point is beside the local health center. An information board marks the beginning of the section, and signposts show the way ahead. These two landmarks help with orientation: Besnes is by the final stretch of the first section, while the health center marks the signed start of the second. As facilities at the starting point may change, check the current signposting before setting off.
Bees, Honey, and Food
The Aula de la Miel de los Picos de Europa is located at Calleja Mariuca No. 3 in Alles. This publicly accessible attraction introduces visitors to the life of bees and the work of beekeepers. It also presents honey and honey-related food in an educational way. This gives your trip a specific focus on beekeeping and honey, alongside architecture and landscape. Confirm visiting arrangements and the address before you travel.
These themes offer different perspectives: San Pedro de PlecĂn focuses on ruins and heritage protection, the church on its furnishings and architectural history, and the Aula de la Miel on learning about bees and beekeeping. The Camino Natural adds two sections described in different ways, both in the Sierra del Cuera. You can choose what to explore in Alles based on whether you are more interested in architectural and art history, honey and beekeeping, or the landscapes along the routes.
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