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Nalón valley · Redes

River, mountains, coast and mine

Walking trails start at the front door, and the sea is less than an hour away by car. These are the outings we recommend to our guests.

The valley seen from above the house

On foot and on the river

Everything ten minutes away or less.

10 min drive

Puente de Arco river beach

A lovely spot for a river swim, with free parking.

See map ↗

From the door

Walks for every level

Gentle, child-friendly options such as the walk to Los Tornos.

The Tornos route ↗

30 min walk

Walk to the waterfall

A small, cool corner — perfect on a summer day.

See map ↗

From the front door

GR 311 E-2 trail

Runs right past the front door. Fombermeja–Entrialgo (6.4 km) and Fombermeja–Soto de Agues (13.6 km).

10 min walk

PR-AS 290 trail · Les Foces del Raigosu

Starts ten minutes' walk from the house, along the gorge you can see from the porch.

Book ahead

Canoeing down the Nalón

A guided trip very close to the house. Best booked in advance.

More information ↗

20 min · book ahead

Canoe and kayak on the Tanes reservoir

Calm waters surrounded by mountains, twenty minutes from the house.

More information ↗

Nature and wildlife

Redes Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, right outside.

Mid-September to mid-October

The red-deer rut

From the porch, binoculars in hand, you can watch and hear this spectacle on the slopes opposite.

All year

Birdwatching

More than 70 bird species have been spotted and photographed with binoculars from the house, including golden eagle, bearded vulture, cinereous vulture, Egyptian vulture, short-toed snake eagle, Eleonora's falcon, black woodpecker, Eurasian nuthatch, Iberian chiffchaff, marsh tit and common bullfinch.

The Asturian coast

Under an hour's drive to the sea.

Playa de Rodiles ↗

Wide, beautiful, with plenty of free parking.

58 km · 51 min

Playa de La Griega ↗

Known for its dinosaur footprints and estuary.

69 km · 54 min

Lastres ↗

Coastal village 3 km from La Griega.

~55 min

Museo del Jurásico de Asturias ↗

Especially good with children.

~55 min

Cabo de Peñas ↗

The northernmost point of Asturias, with cliffs and a lighthouse.

~1 h

Culture and mining

The memory of the Nalón valley.

Pozo Sotón

A visit inside a real underground coal mine, with tours of different lengths.

More information ↗

Where to eat

Our recommendations in the area.

Asador Los Panchos

Grill house.

Sidrería El Guaje y La Campurra

Cider houses.

Confitería Conchi

Pastries and sweets.

Restaurante Alberto y Sidrería Nalón

Food to order and take away.

Bar La Cantina

Cristina's bar.

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