A small parish church dating from the mid-17th century, notable stately homes and an uphill route to a wooded sanctuary give a stay in Aés several different points of interest. San Román offers a glimpse of the town’s architectural history, while Virgen de Gracia is reached by a walk outside the town centre. There is also an annual festival on 23 May. Aés therefore offers several concrete reasons to plan a visit: architecture in the town, a route through wooded surroundings and a fixed date.
San Román: construction date and style
The parish church of San Román is located in Aés. This small building was constructed in the mid-17th century and is of a Neoclassical architectural type, with some Gothic influence. The construction date and architectural language answer different questions: the date establishes when it was built, while the style description identifies its architectural classification. Both the Neoclassical type and the Gothic influence are noteworthy. Visitors interested in culture can appreciate San Román both for its period of origin and for its distinctive combination of stylistic influences.
Stately homes: ashlar stone, arcades and coats of arms
Among the notable stately homes in Aés are the Casonas de los Miranda. The noble houses in Aés, including the Casonas de los Miranda y Ceballos, follow an architectural model featuring façades of carefully dressed ashlar stone, arcades at the entrance, stone balconies on the upper floor and prominently displayed coats of arms. These architectural elements span several parts of the buildings, from the façade and entrance to the upper floor. This offers a different architectural perspective from San Román: the parish church is notable for its construction date and style, while the stately homes are distinguished by the interplay of their different architectural features.
Route to Virgen de Gracia
The Santuario de la Virgen de Gracia is located outside the town centre of Aés, in a wooded area. A walking route climbs uphill from Aés to the hermitage of Virgen de Gracia, following a rising farm track through eucalyptus trees. The route combines a definite climb with a destination outside the town centre, giving it a different character from the buildings in town. Take the uphill route into account when planning your walk. Check the route details locally before setting out, as vegetation and the condition of the farm track may change.
Patron saint’s festival on 23 May
Aés celebrates its patron saint’s festival every year on 23 May in honour of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de Gracia. This recurring date provides a clear calendar reference for planning your trip. The programme for the festival on 23 May 2026 included a tasting of white wine and “tortillas de Aés.” The festival date and the specific programme are separate planning considerations: if you want to time your trip to coincide with the festival, check the programme details for the relevant year.
For the broader travel overview: Puente Viesgo.
