In Siero, riverside paths, markets and historic sites reveal different sides of the destination. The Senda Fluvial del Río Nora offers a specific reference point for planning a walk; the market stalls and the history of La Pola Siero provide further starting points for your discoveries.

Along the Río Nora

The Senda Fluvial del Río Nora is a mostly flat, peri-urban route that follows the riverbanks and is frequently used by residents of Pola de Siero. The route is 7 km long and can optionally be extended by 2 km. The round trip takes about 3.5 hours. The route is considered very easy as far as Los Corros and easy as far as Lieres. In Pola de Siero, you can start near the FEVE railway station. As trail conditions can change, check the route before setting out.

Another named route is the Senda de Celles, which starts at Plaza Les Campes in Pola de Siero. The starting points provide clear guidance for planning your route: the Nora route begins near the FEVE railway station, while the Senda de Celles starts at Plaza Les Campes. When choosing, you can begin by deciding which starting point suits you best.

Weekly Market and September Exhibitions

A weekly market takes place every Tuesday around Plaza Cubierta in La Pola Siero. Goods on offer include agricultural surplus, fruit, dried fruit and flowers. There is also a street market in the La Isla area, selling textiles, handmade goods and small decorative items. The two market locations also differ in what they offer. As municipal market schedules can change, it is worth checking the date in advance.

The Concurso-Exposición Regional de Ganado Vacuno is held annually in mid-September at the Mercado Nacional de Ganados de Pola de Siero. The Certamen-Exposición Agrosiero is held there at the same time. If you would like to plan your trip around either exhibition, check the specific event dates in advance.

La Pola Siero’s market tradition dates back to the Carta Puebla: King Alfonso X granted it to the residents of Siero on 14 August 1270, authorising a weekly market. Thus, alongside today’s market offerings, there is also a precisely dated origin for the local market history.

Church, Pilgrim Route and Industrial History

After funds for its restoration were approved in 1867, the parish church of San Pedro de Pola de Siero was finally opened for worship on 6 February 1870. In La Pola Siero, the Camino de Santiago passes in front of the church. The medieval hospital of Pola de Siero was called Los Santos Mártires de San Fabián y San Sebastián and stood near the parish church at the corner of Calle Marquesa de Canillejas and Celleruelo.

There is also a historic landmark along the Senda Fluvial del Río Nora: the stone Puente de Romanón recalls the route of a Roman road. The bridge thus connects the riverside path with a glimpse of older transport routes, without itself being described as a Roman structure.

The La Cotorra siphon factory was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. It is no longer a production site; its collection has been preserved as the Museo del Sifón. The museum contains more than 15,000 siphons from places including London, Paris, Poland and Argentina. The collection showcases a range of styles, including examples from the 19th century. Alongside historic sites and routes, industrial history thus offers another way to discover Siero.

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