Pesoz: River Landscapes and Cultural Heritage
Accommodation in Pesoz
Pesoz sits on a hill above the confluence of the AgĂĽeira and d’AhĂo rivers. The river landscape and local history offer different perspectives on the area: trails run through forests along the AgĂĽeira, while historic buildings range from religious architecture to the traces of a former settlement. You can tailor your stay to what interests you most—hiking, architecture or both.
Trails through river landscapes and forests
The PR-AS 117 follows the Agüeira River through dense chestnut and pine forests. This 8.12-kilometre circular route starts and ends in Pesoz. If you’re planning a hike that begins and ends in the same place, its route shape and length offer a concrete guide.
The PR-AS 169 connects Pesoz with the former settlement of A Paicega. It is 7.82 kilometres long and is classified as an easy route. It is 0.30 kilometres shorter than the PR-AS 117; the routes also differ in their format and destination: the circular route starting and ending in Pesoz contrasts with the trail to A Paicega. The “easy” rating applies to the PR-AS 169.
A Paicega: settlement history and views
A Paicega was built as a settlement to house workers at the Salime dam. Barracks that were converted into homes remain there, along with the remains of a cableway. These traces give the place a different focus from the river and forest landscape of the PR-AS 117: at A Paicega, the settlement’s history and architectural remains are also part of the picture.
The A Paicega viewpoint offers views over a large part of the middle course of the Navia River. If you’d like to combine your hike on the PR-AS 169 with a scenic view, this is another notable feature of the destination. The viewpoint and the surviving remains reveal two sides of the place: its position along the river and its history as accommodation for workers.
Buildings in Argul and Pesoz
In the centre of Argul, the Capilla de San Antonio has a Baroque altarpiece. Also in Argul, the Casa del Escultor is considered the birthplace of Juan Alonso Villabrille y Ron. The Palacio de Ron offers an architectural contrast: its four wings are arranged around a central courtyard. The grounds also contain the remains of a defensive tower known as the Castillo de Pesoz.
Different periods come together at the Iglesia de Santiago. Its origins lie in the Romanesque period, probably in the 13th century, while it also preserves several Baroque works from the 18th century. The Casa de Vilar contains a tunnel about 20 metres long. Together, these buildings invite you to look beyond individual periods and consider the different ways they are visible in Pesoz.
Wine and local themes
The interpretation room at the Museo Etnológico de Pesoz covers winegrowing, winemaking, distillation and grape varieties. Its themes therefore range from cultivation to different aspects of processing. If you’re interested in wine as part of local culture, you’ll find several connected topics here rather than a focus solely on tasting.
The Fiesta del Vino de Pesoz takes place every year in October and offers wine tastings to visitors. Check the specific event date before travelling if you’d like to include the festival in your plans.
Getting to Pesoz
Pesoz can be reached via the AS-12 from Navia or Grandas de Salime; another route is via the AS-13 from Los Oscos and Vegadeo. Which of the two roads suits you depends on your starting point. When planning your stay, you can also decide whether to focus on the hiking trails, the buildings, or the area’s wine and settlement history.
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