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Villanueva de Oscos
Villanueva de Oscos, in the heart of the Oscos region, is a destination where history and nature intertwine in a unique rural environment.
Its main reference is the Monastery of Santa Maria, a monastic complex that marked the history of the municipality and still retains its charm.
Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers, the landscape invites you to walk along trails that reveal traditional villages and ancient trades such as blacksmithing. The tranquility and authenticity of Villanueva de Oscos make it an ideal place for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in the purest essence of western Asturias.
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Villanueva de Oscos
Routes
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Agüeira Green Path
The route is made up of two circular sections starting and ending in the center of Villanueva. The longer one, about 12 km, coincides in part with the forest route.
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Carbayal de Salgueiras Route
The itinerary begins next to the chapel of Salgueiras, located on the AS-27 road, 6 kilometers from Villanueva. Throughout the tour we must observe the environment around us: the houses, their attached buildings, orchards, meadows, farm implements, forests, to understand the way of life of the locals.
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Route of Silence
The route starts in San Cristobal, a place where we find numerous samples of popular architecture in its purest state, giving us the sensation of having gone back several centuries in time. From its chapel we see the valley of Rio Ahio covered with a beautiful blanket of native forest that dazzles us with its typical colors.
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Forest Route
The route starts in Villanueva, capital of the council, from where we leave in the direction of Santa Eufemia where there is still a beautiful chapel of popular baroque style built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that deserves to be visited. Continuing the itinerary along the road and after about three hundred meters of walking, we reach the Castañeira Bridge, and after crossing it we must take a path that goes off to the right, reaching a splendid birch forest next to the abandoned farmhouse of Abilleira.
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Balcones de Villanueva de Oscos Route
Download the route in PDF and KML and follow the route with your mountain bike or MTB. With different levels of difficulty, duration, slope and length. If you don’t have a bike you can rent one.
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As Zarras Route
The route begins in Santa Eufemia, shortly after passing the Ecomuseo del Pan in the direction of Pacios. We enter a small path through a native forest populated by oak, birch, holly and chestnut trees.
What to visit?
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Las Minas
- Mines
Recently, the Town Council of Villanueva de Oscos, with the collaboration of the Principality of Asturias, has recovered and rehabilitated the mines of this municipality.
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Ecomuseum of Bread
- Museum
The Ecomuseum shows us the complete cycle of bread making, from sowing the cereal to baking, harvesting, milling and kneading.
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Monastery of Santa Maria
- Heritage
The history of Villanueva de Oscos is closely linked to the Monastery of Santa María, at the entrance of the capital of the council. This Monastery, considered one of the great jewels of Asturian heritage and classified as a Historic-Artistic Monument, was born Romanesque and grew Baroque.
Where to eat
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Restaurante Oscos
- Villanueva de Oscos
- 2 forks
In the heart of Villanueva de Oscos, Oscos Restaurant offers a culinary experience based on Asturian tradition, standing out for its home cooking and cozy atmosphere. With a gastronomic proposal that prioritizes fresh and local products, it is the ideal place to enjoy an authentic meal of the region.
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Casa Perales
- Villanueva de Oscos
- 1 fork
Asturian homemade cuisine in a familiar and cozy atmosphere. An ideal place to enjoy traditional dishes in good company.
Where to sleep
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Santa Eufemia
- Rural Apartment
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An idyllic offer of Rural Tourism that will guide you on a journey into the bowels of a unique Asturias, different…
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La Casona de Ambrosio
- Rural Apartment
- ***
The Rural Apartment La Casona de Ambrosio is a cozy accommodation located in a natural environment ideal for rest and disconnection. With a traditional architecture and rustic charm, it offers modern comforts in a warm and familiar atmosphere.
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El refugio de oscos
- Rural Apartment
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Apartments for two people with fireplace, Jacuzzi and full kitchen.
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La Quintana de Zarauza
- Rural Apartment
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In Asturias, near the sea and surrounded by mountains and forests, is La Quintana de Zarauza, an Asturian country house from the early nineteenth century that we reformed maintaining its original structure to maintain the environment.
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Oscos
- Hotel
- Hotel rural
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An idyllic offer of Rural Tourism that will guide you on a journey into the bowels of a unique Asturias, different…
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Casa Dolores
- Village House
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An idyllic offer of Rural Tourism that will guide you on a journey into the bowels of a unique Asturias, different…
