Piloña reveals itself through very different traces: in Espinaréu, hórreos and paneras are a distinctive part of its architectural heritage; from Picu Vízcares, the view stretches across coastal and mountain ranges as far as the Picos de Europa. Museums, a sanctuary and recurring festivals add to these perspectives. When planning a trip, you can choose between cultural history, mountain hikes and event dates.
Hórreos and a long history
The hórreo ensemble in Espinaréu comprises 20 hórreos and 6 paneras. The oldest surviving hórreo in Espinaréu dates from 1548.
Santa María de Villamayor also offers a glimpse into the changing uses of a historic site. The former church area was used successively as a cemetery, prison and school; it was established as a school in 1910. This sequence shows how the function of the same area changed over time.
Mountain hikes and far-reaching views
Espinaréu is the starting point for several mountain hikes, including a route to Pico Vízcares. For the La Pesanca–Picu Vízcares route, the starting point can be reached from Infiesto via the local Pi-4 road, which passes through Espinaredo and Riofabar. Check local road conditions before setting out.
From the summit of Picu Vízcares, the far-reaching view takes in the Cantabrian Sea, the coastal ranges of Sueve and Cuera, the mountains of the Cordal de Ponga and Collau Zorru, as well as the Picos de Europa. How much you can see depends on the weather. The summit view thus offers a different way to experience the landscape than the historic sites and collections: here, the named coastal and mountain ranges shape the view.
Collections and historic sites
In L'Infiestu, the Casa del Tiempo presents a collection of more than 100 clocks and 500 objects from different periods and countries. The collection therefore extends beyond individual types of clocks, bringing together different time periods and objects from around the world. Visits to the Casa del Tiempo are guided; seasonal arrangements may change. Check current visiting options before your visit.
The same building houses the permanent exhibition “Los 13 del Sidrón,” featuring prehistoric finds from Cueva del Sidrón. The cave itself is not open to visitors, but the exhibition can be visited. Check visiting arrangements before your trip. The exhibition thus offers its own way to explore the finds without requiring a visit to the cave.
In Infiesto, you will also find the Virgen de la Cueva sanctuary and its grounds, which include a large recreation area. The earliest written records of the sanctuary date from the 16th century. Historical accounts and present-day facilities sit side by side here: the date refers to the earliest written mention, while the recreation area describes another aspect of the grounds.
Asturcón horses and festivals
Asturcón horses are bred in the Sierra del Sueve and live there in the wild. The Fiesta del Asturcón is another event associated with this horse breed: the festival takes place at Majada de Espineres and is classified as a festival of national tourist interest. The program includes a demonstration of marking foals and breaking them in. Dates and individual program items may vary from one edition to the next; check the details for your trip.
Another recurring event is the Festival de la Avellana in L'Infiestu. It takes place every year on the first Sunday in October. The festival includes a traditional market and exhibitions of crafts and agricultural products. The fixed date helps with planning, while the specific program for each year should be checked before travelling. The Asturcón festival and the Avellana festival thus offer different themes and reasons to visit, each with its own dates and program items.
Discover more destinations: Villamayor, Villar De Huergo, Antrialgo, Piloña, La Goleta, Sevares, Caldevilla, Bierces, Robledo, Cereceda, Sardeda, Cuerrias, San Román De Villa.
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