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Colunga: basic information

Colunga: basic information

What to see and do, routes, where to sleep and eat ... Colunga

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Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information
  • Colunga: basic information

The municipality of Colunga is a must-see for those who want to discover the authentic rural Asturias that still retains its traditional characterism, plagued by popular beliefs as the Nuberu who says the legend: «brings the storms and usually sits on the Picu Pienzu».




Latitude: 43.4863052 Length: -5.2682018
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It limits to the north with the Cantabrian sea and with the councils of Villaviciosa to the west, Caravia to the east and Piloña and Parres to the south. Its altitude ranges from the 0 meters above sea level to the 1.159 meters of the Picu Pienzu, in the Sierra del Sueve, producing this contrast in only five kilometers.

How to get to Colunga

The easiest by the N-632 road or by the Cantábrico highway about 25 kilometers from Ribadesella. Oviedo 58 Kms. // Gijón 40 Kms. // Ribadesella 20 Kms.

History

Near the town of Gobiendes are the Obaya Caves, where, along with those of Taraxu (in Nozaleda), El Molino (in Libardón), remains of carving have been found that show that Colunga was already inhabited at the time of Middle Paleolithic and Upper Palaeolithic.

The Council of Colunga is the most important quantitatively of all the East of Asturias as far as castreña culture it means. The Castiellu de La Riera, is the one that shows a special uniqueness, with a defensive system built on the basis of steep terraced terraces. A large number of findings highlight a rather intense romanization of the population in the colony lands.

On the ruins of that Roman organization the Council of Colunga of the Middle Ages was built. From the centers of religiosity with monastic title: Sta. María de Libardón, Santiago de Gobiendes and Sta. María de Tuna, the surrounding economic activities were directed.

Under the reign of Alfonso X, La Puebla de Colunga was founded, since then assumed the functions of organizing and directing the economy of the municipality.

At present the municipality maintains its agricultural and livestock activity. Fishing also occupies an important place; Lastres, in the middle of the 16th century, experienced a very important growth when the first port was created. It is also worth noting the practice of whale fishing on the colony coasts until the beginning of the 18th century. Lastres was the most important whaling port of the time.

What to see in Colunga

Jurassic Museum - MUJA

Jurassic Museum - MUJA

In a privileged place on the coast of Asturias a few meters above sea level, is located the ...

Lastres: the fishing village

Lastres: the fishing village

Lastres, in the council of Colunga, has joined the select club of the «Towns more ...

The beech forest of La Biescona

The beech forest of La Biescona

The low elevation at which it is located (about 200 meters of altitude) makes it the beech forest that grows ...

Parties and events

Fiesta of Asturcón. Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.

It is celebrated in the flock of Espineres, between the councils of Colunga and Piloña. In the middle of a festive atmosphere, the dressage of asturcones takes place, those born in the year are marked, and the Pastor Mayor del Sueve is named. (Third Sunday of August).

Fiesta of Asturcón

Fiesta of Asturcón

The party of Asturcón, declared of regional tourist interest It is an event in which they come together…

XI Oricios Huerres Festival 2024

XI Oricios Huerres Festival 2024

One more year is celebrated…

Tourism offices

Colunga Tourist Information Office.
Visitor Reception Center of Colunga.
The Park, s / n.
33320 Colunga.
Tel and Fax. 985 85 22 00.

Tourist Office of Llastres.
Ctra. General, s / n (curve the Barrigón).
33300 LLastres.
Tel .: 985 85 22 00.


Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com Copyright Ramon Molleda