Cangas Del Narcea: Mountain Trails, Forest and Culture

Signposted mountain climbs, lagoons and a vast oak forest shape the nature experiences in Cangas Del Narcea. There is also Baroque architecture, a 14th-century stone bridge and a tradition of winemaking. This gives you several options for planning your trip: road cycling, hiking, learning about nature, cultural heritage and regional tastings.

Mountain Hikes and Lagoons

There are six signposted road climbs to Alto del Acebo in Cangas del Narcea. They range from 8 to 14.6 kilometres in length, so you can compare the options by distance and choose a route to suit your day’s plans. Route conditions may change; check them before setting off.

For hikers, the climb to the four lagoons of Pico de la Candanosa takes you to la Peña, Grande, Fonda and La Isla. It is considered a particularly interesting hiking route. A route to Cueto de Arbas combines glacial scenery with mountain views from an altitude of 2,002 metres. Another route reaches Laguna de Arbas, described as the largest glacial lagoon in the comarca.

Muniellos: Forest and Nature Interpretation

Bosque de Muniellos includes the mountains of Munieḷḷos and La Vilieḷḷa in Cangas del Narcea and is considered Spain’s largest oak forest. A permit is required to visit the forest. Check the current access rules before planning your visit.

Between Oballo and Moal lies the Centro de Interpretación de Muniellos, outside the integral nature reserve. Housed in a former quarry, it features interactive spaces, projections and models. These exhibits offer a different way to learn about nature; visiting the forest itself requires a permit.

Baroque Architecture, a Bridge and Wine

The Basílica de Santa María Magdalena was built in the 17th century and is considered one of the finest examples of Asturian Baroque architecture. It stands beside the suspension bridge in Cangas del Narcea; the weekly market is held nearby. Here, a striking building and a regular feature of local life come together.

The Monasterio de San Juan Bautista de Corias is connected to Courias by a 14th-century stone bridge. A guided tour of Bodega Monasterio de Corias includes a wine tasting, accompanied by commentary, featuring wines made from native grape varieties such as albarín negro and verdejo negro. Reservations are required. The experience ends with a tasting of Chosco de Tineo.

The Museo del Vino at Lagar de Santiso also explores the winemaking tradition. It preserves the Lagar’s wine press, along with various tools used in winemaking and viticulture. The guided tasting and the winemaking tools preserved at the Museo del Vino thus offer different ways to explore the subject of wine.

Pilgrimage and Fishing

A major pilgrimage takes place at the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de L'Acebu on 8 September. The following Sunday, a procession and a blessing of the livestock are held. If you want to plan your trip around this date, check the event schedule in advance.

The River Narcea and its tributaries in the Cangas del Narcea area are suitable for fishing; the fish mentioned include trout and salmon. This also lets you add an activity by the water to your stay.

Road Directions

From Cornellana, the AS-15 continues from the A-63 and is known as the “corredor del Narcea.”

Discover more destinations: Cangas Del Narcea, Vega De Castro, Palacio De Naviego, Corias, Monasterio De Hermo, Oballo, La Viliella, Jalón, Posada De Rengos, Genestoso, Cibuyo, Castañal, Carballo, Gillón, Monco and Llerices.

For the regional travel overview: Asturias.