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El Descenso Folklórico del Nalón

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The Descenso Folklorico del Nalon is a summer-aquatic-carnival recognized as a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest of Asturias since 1991. This recognition has been possible thanks to its extensive history. The first Folkloric Descent of Nalón took place more than 50 years ago in 1968 and, after successive renovations, has matured to be as we know it today.

Year after year, the party is getting bigger being the participation figures counted by thousands. There are already several editions in which the 4000 crew and 40 boats are exceeded.

Every third saturday of August, thousands of people from all over Asturias and other places in Spain come to Laviana to enjoy our most international festival. The Descenso Folklorico del Nalon is already part of Laviana and it is recognized as one of the most relevant annual events of the Council.

Pre-Descent

Since early morning the festive atmosphere can be felt all around Pola de Laviana, and this feeling will last all day and night. Around the streets and in the shopping areas, neighbours and visitors start getting ready for this amazing day, some as active participants and others enjoying as watchers.

Activities and Music Bands
That same morning, the Descent Friends Association (NFD co-organizer) ot the Descenso Folklorico del Nalon has prepared activites and game for kids, like clows performances, ballon figures, and others. To kick off the fun, popular music bands, arrived from all over Spain, are marching through the town, putting smiles in everyone faces.

All this is happening while the floats are arriving to the meeting points from where they will start the parade.

Floats arrival

The floats arrival to the starting places is not part of the official parade, but still is a very good way to see the collaboration spirit that reigns in the council capital. There are floats made in Laviana, which need to drive through the streets to get to their staring point, and they get help from all the people around, and support from the efficient traffic control system agents. The floats can’t have engine according to the rules, and it may be difficult to move them in some narrow and hilly streets.

The «pre-parade» where floats navigate to their starting places for the parade is already a great chance for the visitors and participants to see the final results of months of work put into the floats, and enjoy the «charriots» in perfect condition before they go down the river.

Some other floats arrive from villages around Laviana that are quite few kilometers away. This requires a huge organization and strategic work, as these floats need to travel on local roads transit with cars pushed by the participans themselves. For this reason the floats need to be well engineered as they need to be resiliant to this trip without issues, and for that the participants work all kind of witty ways to pass on cables, trees, cars. Imagination is the main strenght of these groups, and the ingenous ones are to admire

Descent (Descenso)

The «Descenso» (Descent in Spanish) begins: this is the most waited moment for all the participants as well as the public watching the NFD. We could summarize it as around 50 floats (average participant floats during years) are getting ready in their starting point to kick off. The meeting points are in Mariano Menedez Valdés street and around, in Laviana’s downtown area.

Aroung 11 am the floats start arriving, like some early birds that come from farthest villages and they start their voyages even before sunrise. However, most of the vessels arrive between 1:30 pm and 3 pm.

Thousands of people, participants and visitors, enjoy taking pictures and participating of the music and revelry.

More info: Web El Descenso Folklórico del Nalón

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Fishing in Asturias

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Fishing in Asturias is a paradise for fishing both at the sea and at the rivers.

Fishing in Asturias at the Sea:

Asturias has some fine fishing from the coastal cliffs to the beaches, boats or even diving. There are a lot of different varieties of fish: shellfish, octopus, sea bass, bream, red bream, conger eel, gilthead, monkfish, tuna, turbot, red mullet and a lot of other marine species living in the Cantabric Sea.

Fishing in Asturias at the Rivers:

The Asturias fluvial network is organized in six big hollows from the west to the east: Eo, Navia, Esva, Nalón, Sella and Deva. The Eo is just on the border with the community of Galicia, although the biggest river to the west of Asturias is the Navia, followed by the Esva, with superb conservation conditions. The centre of Asturias is fed by the two biggest rivers of Asturias, the Narcea and the Nalon which meet very close to the sea forming the estuary of San Esteban in Muros del Nalon council . The Sella River drains the west passing parallel to the sea due to the presence of the impressive coastal mountain range of Cuera and Sueve. In the southwest you can find the Cares River which is without doubt one of the most beautiful rivers.

In Asturias you can fish especially for salmon and different varieties of trout. There are 63 salmon preservations and 48 trout preservations.

Here the salmon is the king! Currently, Asturias is the community on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) in which more salmon are captured. Salmon Fishing is a yearly event. There is a huge expectation along the whole season, especially at the start where there is a competition for finding the very popular “Campanu” which is the first salmon fished in every Asturias River during the campaign. The first salmon captured in Asturias is the most important and journalists and television cameras from all over Spain and other countries come to cover the event. This is because this first fish is sold for big money! Always costing more than 6,000 Euros and it is usually bought by the most prestigious restaurants of Spain to honour their best and more popular clients.

More info: Fishing licences

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Images supplied by Tomás Fano, Turismo Asturias and Where is Asturias.

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The council of Langreo and La Felguera

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This area is a part of the Mancomunidad of the Nalon Valley formed by the councils of Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio, Laviana, Sobrescobio and Caso

The council of Langreo it is located in the south east of Asturias and connected by the Nalon River.

In this area you have two main protected landscapes; the first one is the wonderful natural landscapes of the Redes Natural Park which is a Biosphere Reserve in Sobrescobio and Caso. The second one is the Protected Landscapes of the Mining Basins in Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio and Laviana.

The area of Langreo is very valuable for its industrial legacy. In the middle of XVIII and XIX century the Nalon Valley was immersed in an authentic industrial Revolution that transformed the face of the valley and its way of life. Coal mining, iron and steel production together with the development of the railways, were the basic pillars for this industrialisation process.

In Langreo you can visit a lot of this industrial heritage such as The Old Duro Felguera Works or the Urquijo District in La Felguera, San Luis Colliery in La Nueva, Fondon Colliery in Sama, Maria Luisa Colliery in Ciañu or the Iron Bridge of La Maquinilla in Sama. Also they offer different Routes around the Industrial Patrimony such as The Iron and Steel Route around La Felguera, The Route through the Sama District or the Route through the Samuño Valley.

Here you can visit the Asturias Iron and Steel Museum (MUSI) housed in the impressive cooling tower from the Old Duro Felguera Iron and Steel Works. It is also very important the Mining and Industrial Museum (MUMI) which offers a journey through the technical history of European mining, the age of steam and Asturian industrialization.

Regarding to artistic patrimony in the council of Langreo you can find the Tower of Quintana, the House of the Solis, the Church of San Esteban or the Virgin of Carbayu Home Asylum and Chapel all in Ciañu; or the chapel of Our Lady of the Carbayu in El Carbayu.

The main village of the Council of Langreo is called with the same name and there you can visit the Eduardo Urculo Municipal Art Gallery, the Armando Palacio Valdes visitors centre and the Redes Natural Park Reception and Visitors Centre or the House of the Water in the Redes Natural Park.

In the council of Langreo you can also find a large representation of ethnographic patrimony through traditional housing, stables and barns, horreos and paneras, grinding mills, public springs, washing places and animal troughs.

The council of Langreo enjoys the mountains of the Protected Area of the Cuenca Minera made up of the headwaters of the rivers Samuño, Santa Barbara and the Villoria, tributaries rivers of the River Nalon. There are many Walking Routes in the council such as the Circular Route of Ciañu, the Peña Villa Ascent, the Braña Walk, The Llantamartin Route, or the Mills Route among others.

In this area you can practice a wide range of activities according to the season, fishing and hunting are two of the most deeply rooted in the Valley. In Autumn you can listen the sounds of braying deer. Also the reservoirs of Tanes and Rioseco are a unique situation for bird watching, especially at Rioseco where there are two purpose-built observation posts.

This is also a fantastic area for the practice of different sports such as walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountan biking, rock and ice climbing, horse riding, cycling and Nordic Skiing.

The other main attraction of the area is the Gastronomy enjoying Asturias traditional food based in Stews, Asturias beef, fish from the rivers, local Asturias sweets. But the star of the region is the high Nalon trout, the Casin Cheese, one of the oldest in Spain, and the Nalón whispers which are exquisite butter pastries.

More info: Langreo Tourist Office

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Images supplied by Council of Langreo, Turismo Asturias: James Seoane Argüelles and Manuel Ángel Suárez Calvo.

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The council of Caso and Campo de Caso

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In the municipality of Caso one can find the largest growths of beech trees in Europe, but there are also yews, ashes, birch, chestnut, oak and holly. There are many varieties of the fauna with protected species such as the brown bear, boar, wolf, golden eagle, capercaillie, deer, roe deer, etc.

This area is a part of the Mancomunidad of the Nalon Valley formed by the councils of Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio, Laviana, Sobrescobio and Caso. It is located in the south east of Asturias and connected by the Nalon River.

In this area you have two main protected landscapes; the first is the wonderful natural landscapes of the Redes Natural Park which is a Biosphere Reserve in Sobrescobio and Caso. The second is the Protected Landscapes of the Mining Basins in Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio and Laviana.

The area of Caso is a part of the Natural Park of Redes, one of the most valued natural spaces in Asturias that has been declared as a Wold Biosphere Reserve. An area of water, woods, peaks and village have lived mainly from agriculture and raising livestock.

The Natural Park of Redes belongs to the Nature 2000 network, it is considered a Place of Community Importance and it is also a Special Protection Place for Birds (ZEPA). It was also awarded with the Q certification in 2005 for tourism quality.

Inside the Redes Park there are three natural Monuments: The Alba Route with cascades and waterfalls along the whole route. The Tabayón del Mongayu, a spectacular waterfall originating in the Riega del Mongayu and the Deboyu cave: a kast cavity excavated by the River Nalon as it passes through the locality of Les Yanes.

In the council of Caso you find examples of artistic patrimony such as The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria La Real in Tañes, the Church of Santa Cruz La Real in Caliao, the Medieval Bridge of El Campu, The Tower House and Chapel of San Cosme in El Campu, The Veneros Palace in Veneros, the Chapel of Santiago in Bueres or the Chapel of the Virgin of Dolores in Nieves.

In the council of Caso you can also find a large representation of ethnographic patrimony through traditional housing, stables and barns, horreos and paneras, grinding mills, public springs, washing places and animal troughs.

The abundance of woods means that Caso is known for its long tradition of woodcrafts. Here you can visit the Wood Museum in an Asturias Baroque style XVII century palace in the village of Veneros. Woodworking and basket weaving is very notable in the area, and it is worth mention the tradition of clog making. In fact you can visit the Clog Museum in Pendones.

In this area there is a wide range of activities according to the season, fishing and hunting are two of the most deeply rooted in the Valley. In autumn you can listen the sounds of braying deer. Also the reservoirs of Tanes and Rioseco are a unique situation for bird watching, especially at Rioseco where there are two purpose-built observation posts.

There are many Walking Routes in the Caso such as The Brañagallones Route, The Route of La Cabeza L’Arcu, The Route of the Waterfall of Tabayón, The Route of the Peña of l’Vientu or the Route of the Royal Walk of Sellon, among others.

This is also a fantastic area for the practice of different sports such as walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, horse riding, cycling and Nordic Skiing.

The other main attraction of the area is the Gastronomy enjoying Asturias traditional food based in stews, Asturias beef, fish from the rivers, local Asturias sweets. But the star of the region is the high Nalon trout, the Casin cheese, one of the oldest in Spain, and the Nalón whispers which are exquisite butter pastries.

More info: Caso Tourist Office

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Images supplied by Caso Council, Turismo Asturias: Victor Cabal, José Suárez, Mercedes Blanco, Camilo Alonso, Antonio Vázquez, Osmel.

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The council of San Martin del Rey Aurelio and Sotrondio

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This area is a part of the Mancomunidad of the Nalon Valley formed by the councils of Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio, Laviana, Sobrescobio and Caso. It is located in the south east of Asturias and connected by the Nalon River.

The area of San Martin del Rey Aurelio is very valuable for its industrial legacy. In the middle of XVIII and XIX century the Nalon Valley was immersed in an authentic industrial Revolution that transformed the face of the valley and its way of life. Coal mining, iron and steel production together with the development of the railways, were the basic pillars for this industrialisation process.

San Martin del Rey Aurelio is based in the banks of the Nalon River and surrounded by mountains. It preserves civil and industrial architecture related to the coal extraction. Some examples are La Maquinilla Bridge or Los Gallegos Bridge in Sotrondio, The Villar Colliery of San Mames, The San Vicente Colliery in El Entrego, the Miramar Bridge in El Entrego, Les Chapes Bridge or La Oscura Bridge or The Entrego Colliery in El Entrego or the Cerezal Colliery in La Cruz, among others. They offer different Routes around the industrial areas such as The Pithead Route or Carrocera-La Gueria Carrocera Route.

Regarding to artistic patrimony in the council of San Martin del Rey Aurelio you can find the Dolmen of La Campa L’Españal, the Estela of Los Cuetos, the Church of San Martin or the Casona del Bravial in Blimea.

In the council of San Martin del Rey Aurelio you can also find a large representation of ethnographic patrimony through traditional housing, stables and barns, horreos and paneras, grinding mills, public springs, washing places and animal troughs.

The council of San Martin del Rey Aurelio enjoys the mountains of the Protected Area of the Cuenca Minera made up of the headwaters of the rivers Samuño, Santa Barbara and the Villoria, tributaries rivers of the River Nalon. There are many Walking Routes in the council such as Blimea-La Casilla Route, El Entrego-La Camperona Route, Carrocera-La Gueria de Carrocera Route, El Entrego-Valley of Santa Barbara Route or The Green Belt of La Bobia- La Colladiella Route.

In this area you can practice a wide range of activities according to the season, fishing and hunting are two of the most deeply rooted in the Valley. In autumn you can listen the sounds of braying deer. Also the reservoirs of Tanes and Rioseco are a unique situation for bird watching, especially at Rioseco where there are two purpose-built observation posts.

This is also a fantastic area for the practice of different sports such as walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountan biking, rock and ice climbing, horse riding, cycling and Nordic Skiing.

The other main attraction of the area is the Gastronomy enjoying Asturias traditional food based in Stews, Asturias beef, fish from the rivers, local Asturias sweets. But the star of the region is the high Nalon trout, the Casin Cheese, one of the oldest in Spain, and the Nalón whispers which are exquisite butter pastries.

More info: San Martín del Rey Aurelio Tourist Office

If you want more information contact Where is Asturias at info@whereisasturias.com

Images supplied by the Council of San Martin del Rey Aurelio, Turismo Asturias and Camilo Alonso

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The council of Laviana and Pola de Laviana

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In this area you have two main protected landscapes; the first one is the wonderful natural landscapes of the Redes Natural Park which is a Biosphere Reserve in Sobrescobio and Caso. The second one is the Protected Landscapes of the Mining Basins in Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio and Laviana.

The area of Laviana is very valuable for its industrial legacy. In the middle of XVIII and XIX century the Nalon Valley was immersed in an authentic industrial Revolution that transformed the face of the valley and its way of life. Coal mining, iron and steel production together with the development of the railways, were the basic pillars for this industrialisation process.

Laviana is based in the banks of the Nalon River and surrounded by mountains. It preserves civil and industrial architecture related to the coal extraction. Some examples are The Mine of Coto Musel, the Carrio Colliery in Barredos or the Drift Mining Route at the Musel Colliery.

Regarding to artistic patrimony in the council of Laviana you can find the Bridge of Arcu, the Church of San Martín in Llorio, the Tower of Condao in El Condao, The Casona of Menendez in L’Aldea or the Church of San Nicolás in Villoira.

In the council of Laviana you can also find a large representation of ethnographic patrimony through traditional housing, stables and barns, horreos and paneras, grinding mills, public springs, washing places and animal troughs.

The council of Laviana enjoys the mountains of the Protected Area of the Cuenca Minera made up of the headwaters of the rivers Samuño, Santa Barbara and the Villoria, tributaries rivers of the River Nalon. There are many Walking Routes in the council such as Coto Musel or Mine Route, El Condao-La Xamoca Route, Les Foces del Raigusu Route, Peña Mea Ascent or the Green Belt el Sutu-La Bara, among others.

In this area you can practice a wide range of activities according to the season, fishing and hunting are two of the most deeply rooted in the Valley. In autumn you can listen the sounds of braying deer. Also the reservoirs of Tanes and Rioseco are a unique situation for bird watching, especially at Rioseco where there are two purpose-built observation posts.

This is also a fantastic area for the practice of different sports such as walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, horse riding, cycling and Nordic Skiing.

The other main attraction of the area is the Gastronomy enjoying Asturias traditional food based in Stews, Asturias beef, fish from the rivers, local Asturias sweets. But the star of the region is the high Nalon Trout, the Casin Cheese, one of the oldest in Spain, the Nalón whispers which are exquisite butter pastries and the Bartolos typical local dessert made by almonds.

More info: Laviana Tourist Office

If you want more information contact Where is Asturias at info@whereisasturias.com

Images supplied by Mancomunidad del Valle del Nalon

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The council of Sobrescobio and Rioseco

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This area is a part of the Mancomunidad of the Nalon Valley formed by the councils of Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio, Laviana, Sobrescobio and Caso. It is located in the south east of Asturias and connected by the Nalon River.

In this area there are two main protected landscapes; the first one is the wonderful natural landscapes of the Redes Natural Park which is a Biosphere Reserve in Sobrescobio and Caso. The second one is the Protected Landscapes of the Mining Basins in Langreo, San Martin del Rey Aurelio and Laviana.

The area of Sobrescobio is a part of the Natural Park of Redes, one of the most valued natural spaces in Asturias that has been declared as a Wold Biosphere Reserve. An area of water, woods, peaks and village have lived mainly from agriculture and raising livestock.

The Natural Park of Redes belongs to the Nature 2000 network, it is considered a Place of Community Importance and it is also a Special Protection Place for Birds (ZEPA). It was also awarded with the Q certification in 2005 for tourism quality.

The fauna and flora of this park are very rich including several protected species like the holly and yew or the Brown Bear and the capercaillie both under threat of extinction.

Inside the Redes Park you can find three natural Monuments: The Alba Route with cascades and waterfalls along the whole route. The Tabayón del Mongayu, a spectacular waterfall originating in the Riega del Mongayu and the Deboyu cave: a kast cavity excavated by the River Nalon as it passes through the locality of Les Yanes.

As regard the patrimony in the council of Sobrescobio you can find examples of industrial patrimony such as Tanes Power Station in Rioseco or artistic heritage such as The Tower of Villamorey, the Bridge of Soto de Agues, the House of the Canella in Soto de Agues, the Church of San Pedro in Ladines or The Church of San Andres.

In the council of Sobrescobio you can also find a large representation of ethnographic patrimony through traditional housing, stables and barns, horreos and paneras, grinding mills, public springs, washing places and animal troughs.

In Sobrescobio you can practice a wide range of activities according to the season, fishing and hunting are two of the most deeply rooted in the Valley. In autumn you can listen the sounds of braying deer. Also the reservoirs of Tanes and Rioseco are a unique situation for bird watching, especially at Rioseco where there are two purpose-built observation posts.

There are many Walking Routes in the council such as The Route of the Roman Walk, The Route of de Colla de Isornu, The Route of the Sierra del Crespón, The Route of the Castañeru Montes or the Route of Picu Xamoca among others.

This is also a fantastic area for the practice of different sports such as walking, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, horse riding, cycling and Nordic Skiing.

More info: Sobrescobio Tourist Office

If you want more information contact Where is Asturias at info@whereisasturias.com