The Pría Blowholes

What are the Pría blowholes? These vertical holes are formed at the edge of a limestone cliff that communicates with the sea. When the tide rises, the waves beat with force firing upwards a water spray, which produces a peculiar sound. This water column can reach 10 m high.

Beaches and coves: Cuevas del Mar and San Antonio

The Cuevas del Mar beach is 1’5 km away from Hotel Rural Ovio. It is included in the landscape that is officially protected because of its peculiar features, given that it has peculiar and original cavities, formed by the erosion of the sea on the walls of the cliffs. This cavernous landscape is the origin of its name.
On the other hand, Playa de San Antonio is separated from Cuevas del Mar by Punta de San Antonio, and is a small cove in the shape of a shell. This beautiful natural beach, on top of its cliff, has the chapel of San Antonio, owned by the Count of Vega de Sella. You can access it walking from Cuevas del Mar or, from Hotel Rural Ovio, after crossing the villages of Oviu and Picones.

The Gulpiyuri beach

At just 4 km from Hotel Rural Ovio, we find the town named Naves and its Gulpiyuri beach. Declared a natural monument, it is part of the protected landscape of the Asturias coast. It is a small beach located inland, among green meadows. The sea water enters it through a tunnel between the rocks. It is believed that the origin of the beach is a blowhole.

Hiking in Picos de Europa: the Cares Trail

Located in the Picos de Europa National Park, between the towns of Caín and Poncebos, the Cares Trail is one of the most spectacular hiking routes in the area. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain and runs through caves, bridges and paths excavated in the rock.
This hiking trail has a wonderful track of about 11 km, 24 km and 6 hours long if you want to complete it.

Lakes of Covadonga

Picos de Europa was the first National Park declared in Spain, in 1918, under the name of “Montaña de Covadonga”, a protected natural area. The Sanctuary of Covadonga is about 8 km from Cangas de Onís. At the entrance you will see Santa Cueva, where the patron saint of Asturias appeared to help King Pelayo expel the Muslims.
To reach the Lakes of Covadonga, you will have to climb another 12 km at an altitude of 1100 m, where there are two lakes of glacial origin; the Enol and the Ercina above, both very beautiful. The landscape and exuberant vegetation surround the whole environment, creating one of the most beautiful places in all of Asturias.
Due to the excess of visitors in the tourism peak season, the access to the Lakes of Covadonga is restricted and can only be reached using public transport.

Naranjo de Bulnes or Pico Urriellu

Naranjo de Bulnes, or Pico Urriellu as it is popularly known in Asturias, is a limestone peak located in the Central Massif of Picos de Europa. Oviu is the only spot in the coast where you can see Naranjo de Bulnes from.
If you wish to climb Naranjo de Bulnes, it is 2518 m high, with a 550 m slope on its west side. ¡A challenge!

Paddle surf in Llanes (stand up paddle)

Padde surfing (stand up paddle) is the funniest and sportiest way to discover the caves and cliffs in this area of Asturias: on the coast, in mountain lakes and in rivers. A great plan to get to know our incredible landscapes!

Horseback riding trails

There are several companies that offer horseback riding trails in the area, for example, the Barro-Celorio-Poo trail, very close to Llanes. Ask us for further information!

Sea kayak in Llanes

Kayak rentals on the beaches of Poo, Borizo, Toranda, La Franca, Celorio, Ribadesella… Kayak guided routes are available to discover the local beaches, islets and cliffs. A great plan not to be missed!

Llanes has everything to become a fascinating destination, whatever your interests are, perhaps thanks to its great history dating back to the 13^th century:

• Colonial architecture: palaces and Casonas de Indianos.
• Villa de Llanes, the port and the San Pedro promenade.
• Cubos de la memoria (a unique art piece in the port, made of blocks).
• Camino de Santiago on its stages Bustio-Llanes and Llanes-Ribadesella.
• Ídolo de Peña Tú (paintings and engravings from the Bronze Age).
• Romanesque Monastery of San Antolín de Bedón.
• Western Asturias Ethnographic Museum.
• Beaches of El Sablón, Toró, Poo.
• Traditions, festivies and gastronomy.

The Sella River and its proximity to the sea have marked the passage of history in Ribadesella, where you will find places of interest such as:

• Historical route of the port.
• Camino de Santiago
• Cuevona de Cuevas (an impressive natural cavity).
• Icnitas or dinosaur footprints, on the cliffs in the village of Tereñes.
• Mirador de Guía (Guía viewpoint).
• The Tito Bustillo Cave (UNESCO World Heritage).
• Fishing and seasoning industry.
• Hiking
• Gastronomy: the best from the sea and the mountains, in Ribadesella.

A remark: a special effort has been made to distinguish the Ribadesella dining spots that are suitable for people with celiac disease

Tito Bustillo Cave

In 1968 a group of speleologists entered the cave and found a set of paintings and engravings on its walls. Since then, they have been studied and there are at least 12 groups of cave art along the galleries of the cavity, which is why the Tito Bustillo Cave is one of the most important Palaeolithic art sites in the world.

It is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and you can only visit the Main Panel a few months a year, to help its preservation. At 250 m from the Tito Bustillo Cave you will find the Tito Bustillo Cave Art Centre, a museum that shows the Palaeolithic rock art of Asturias.