The essentials

Nature with character

From the Parque Natural de Las Ubiñas–La Mesa to the Parque Natural de Redes, the Montaña Central offers some of the most valuable landscapes in the northern peninsula. Lush forests, mountain trails, deep river gorges, and high-altitude valleys make up an ideal environment for hiking and disconnection. Places like the Arrudos gorge or the Foces del Pino show the power of water carving the rock, while peaks like the Pico Torres or the surroundings of San Isidro offer unforgettable panoramic views.

Mining heritage and memory

The history of the Montaña Central is deeply linked to mining. Shafts, museums, and old industrial facilities are part of its identity and help to understand the recent past of the county.

The Pozo Sotón or the Ecomuseo del Valle de Samuño are unique examples of how industrial heritage has been transformed into essential places to visit, where culture, memory, and experience are combined.

Living history

The history of the county is preserved in a network of museums that allow for an understanding of its evolution, from rural life to its mining and industrial past. These are spaces that protect, interpret, and promote the value of local heritage.

Touring them is a way to get closer to the territory’s identity through exhibitions, objects, and stories that connect the past and the present. An essential visit to understand its character and history.

Villages with soul

Hidden among the mountains are villages that preserve the authentic rural essence of Asturias. Bueño, with its traditional hórreos, or the towns in the councils of Aller and Caso, keep alive a way of life linked to the land and the mountains.

These are places where traditional architecture, gastronomy, and hospitality become a fundamental part of the traveler’s experience.

Essential gastronomy

The gastronomy of the Montaña Central is an essential part of its identity. It is a traditional, mountain-style cuisine where local produce and classic recipes take center stage. Dishes such as fabada, potes, or local meats reflect a way of understanding cooking that is deeply connected to the territory.

Artisan cheeses, cured meats, and homemade sweets complete an authentic gastronomic experience, perfect for recharging your energy after exploring the county.

Trails that leave a mark

Walking through the Montaña Central means entering landscapes of great natural value and unexpected beauty. Routes through forests, gorges, valleys, and mountains allow you to discover the territory at a different pace.

Spaces such as the natural parks of Las Ubiñas–La Mesa or Redes, along with routes like the Foces del Pino or the Arrudos, make hiking one of the best ways to experience the county.

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A territory for cycling

The main attraction is the Anillo Ciclista de la Montaña Central (Central Mountain Cycling Ring), a route that covers a large part of the territory and connects different municipalities, offering a unique way to discover the county on two wheels. Numerous sections and variants are organized around it, allowing the route to be adapted according to skill level and available time.

Also noteworthy is the Mieres Bike Territory area, with more athletic routes, technical sections, and landscapes that reflect the mining and natural identity of the area.

Popular rhythm

Traditions are an essential part of the local identity, with festivals, celebrations, and customs that remain alive throughout the year. These are gatherings where music, gastronomy, and popular culture take center stage.

Participating in them is a way to discover the most authentic way of life, where the past and the present come together in every celebration and every encounter.