10 fairytale towns in Asturias

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Bulnes orange tree. by ksl There are millions of charming towns in Asturias , although the rankings always name the same ones: Cudillero, Lastres, Villaviciosa, Ribadesella, Llanes, etc. Yes, they are very pretty but there are many more! In this list we show you 10 Asturian towns that seem like they came out of a story because they are located between mountains, behind a large cave, preserve a good number of granaries or fill the sea with color. Rural houses in Asturias 1. Espinaréu, the town of the granaries Espinaredo, in Asturias Espinaréu, in Asturias. By Guillermo del Olmo Located in the council of Piloña , the town of Espinaréu is known for having more than 20 hórreos and 6 paneras, which makes it one of the most exceptional heritage sites in Asturias.

The granary is the most characteristic rural construction of the Principality: an old warehouse raised from the ground by four pillars (pegollos in Asturian) where food from the countryside was kept to protect it Colombia Mobile Number List from humidity and animals. The bread basket has a similar construction, although its dimensions are larger and, instead of 4 pillars or pillars, it sometimes has 6. In Espinaréu there are granaries from the beginning of the 16th century , medieval in style and with very marked ornamentation to protect against external threats. The most peculiar is The Chapel, a granary that was used to celebrate mass before the church was built.



Villar de Vildas, where the Braña de La Pornacal is preserved Braña_La_Pornacal_Somiedu Brañas in La Pornacal. By Vsuarezp With just over 100 inhabitants, this town in Somiedo has managed to preserve one of the most magical brañas in Asturias: La Pornacal. A group of cabins of the vaqueiros de alzada, an Asturian ethnic group dedicated to seasonal transhumance. During the summer season, the vaqueiros went to the peaks and highest pastures to feed the livestock, so these cabins served to house both the shepherds and the animals. The main characteristic is that they have a square floor plan and their roofs are covered with dry branches that have to be changed every 15 years. In La Pornacal there are 32 cabins that can be accessed through a hiking route from the town of Villar de Vildas. Somiedo at another pace: 6 plans to enjoy the Asturian mountain paradise with your family 3. Barro, the town on the shores of the El Vau cove.