Pesoz lies on a hill above the confluence of the AgĂĽeira and d’AhĂo rivers. Two distinct ways of exploring shape a visit: trails along the AgĂĽeira lead into the river landscape, while buildings and settlement remains reveal different layers of history. These include a church with a presumably Romanesque origin, Baroque works and the former settlement of A Paicega, built for workers at the Salime dam.
Buildings with a history of their own
In the centre of Argul, the Capilla de San Antonio has a Baroque altarpiece. Argul is also considered the birthplace of the sculptor Juan Alonso Villabrille y Ron, at Casa del Escultor. These two places therefore lead to different cultural themes: religious art and the origins of a sculptor.
The Palacio de Ron consists of four wings arranged around a central courtyard. The grounds also preserve remains of a defensive tower known as the Castillo de Pesoz. Together, the courtyard complex and tower remains show two distinct architectural features of the same site. Casa de Vilar also has a striking detail: it contains a tunnel about 20 metres long.
Romanesque and Baroque traces
The Iglesia de Santiago brings together two periods in art history. Its origins lie in the Romanesque period, probably in the 13th century; at the same time, the church preserves several Baroque works from the 18th century. The origin is therefore dated only approximately, while the Baroque works are attributed to the 18th century.
The interpretation room at the Museo EtnolĂłgico de Pesoz explores viticulture, winemaking, distillation and grape varieties. Its themes thus range from vines and their cultivation to different stages of processing. A look at wine complements discoveries of architecture and religious art.
Two routes along the rivers
The PR-AS 117 follows the AgĂĽeira River through dense chestnut and pine forests. It is 8.12 kilometres long, is a circular route, and starts and ends in Pesoz. The PR-AS 169 connects Pesoz with the former settlement of A Paicega. It is 7.82 kilometres long and is classified as an easy route.
The two routes are similar in length but have different features: the PR-AS 117 is circular and starts and ends in Pesoz, while the PR-AS 169 connects to A Paicega and is classified by difficulty. When comparing them, you can therefore consider each route’s profile as well as its distance.
A Paicega: settlement and views
A Paicega is a former settlement built to house workers at the Salime dam. Barracks converted into dwellings remain there, along with the remains of a cableway. The viewpoint at A Paicega offers views over a large part of the middle course of the Navia River. The site thus brings together two distinct themes: settlement history and the river landscape.
Wine in Pesoz
The Fiesta del Vino de Pesoz also puts wine in the spotlight. Held every October, it offers visitors wine tastings. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the specific event date in advance. The festival’s tastings offer a complement to the interpretation room’s thematic focus on wine.
Getting there by road
Pesoz can be reached via the AS-12 from Navia or Grandas de Salime, and via the AS-13 from Los Oscos and Vegadeo. These are the named road routes for planning your journey; anyone choosing the PR-AS 117 also starts and ends in Pesoz. Road access and the circular route can therefore be considered as different points of reference for a visit.
Discover more destinations: Argul, Sanzo, Ribadesella, El Franco, Cangas Del Narcea, Villaviciosa, Langreo, GijĂłn.
For the regional travel overview: Asturias.
