Frama offers several clearly distinct route connections for planning your trip: the historic path from Potes, routes via Ojedo or Valverde, and paths that begin at the plazas of Frama and Valverde. Keeping the respective starting points and destinations in mind makes it easy to distinguish historical connections from local route choices.

Historic Paths to Frama

The historic path from Potes to Frama was part of the Ruta Lebaniega, which connected it with the Coastal Route of Santiago de Compostela. The route is designated as an Asset of Cultural Interest. This connection places the historic path in a broader context and distinguishes it from local routes with their specific starting points and destinations.

On the tourist route from Potes to Puerto de Piedras Luengas, Frama is the first village reached after the starting section passes through Ojedo. By contrast, the old path from Potes reaches Frama after passing through Valverde. For orientation, Ojedo and Valverde therefore mark different route connections: Ojedo is on the route toward Puerto de Piedras Luengas, while Valverde is on the old path to Frama.

Paths Along the Bullón and Near Lubayo

A short and easy route leads from Frama’s plaza along the Bullón River to the picturesque district of Cabariezo. From there, a riverside path continues to the lower district of Cabezón de Liébana. The route description therefore leads from the village plaza first to Cabariezo, then along the riverbank to the lower district of Cabezón de Liébana.

Another route starts at the plaza in Valverde. The winding path passes through the Quintana area and follows the Arroyo Quintana stream to Lubayo. The routes differ from the outset in their starting points and waterways: Frama and the Bullón are set apart from Valverde and the Arroyo Quintana. This lets you choose your route based on your preferred starting point and the connection you want to follow.

History and Architecture in Lubayo and Frama

The remains of the former Monastery of Santa María lie near the district of Lubayo. The monastery once dominated the valley; the surviving architectural remains may be limited. The Ermita de San Andrés, a simple chapel built onto a house, also stands on the outskirts of Lubayo. Access may depend on local conditions.

Frama’s written history also goes back a long way: the village is mentioned as early as 957 in the medieval cartularies of Santa María de Piasca and Santo Toribio. This early reference complements the architectural traces with a specific historical date.

The entrance portal of Frama’s church has round-arched arcades; one archivolt is decorated with 34 large diamond points. Both the shape of the arches and a precisely specified ornament feature prominently in the portal’s design.

Vineyards Along the Route to Valverde

Small vineyards lie along the path from Lubayo toward Valverde. The carefully tended vines are trained on wire trellises and are in full production; agricultural use may change over time. Waymarkers and path conditions can also change, so check the current route information before setting out.

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