Asiego, an exemplary town of Cabrales

Latitude: 43.3246765 Length: -4.8631830
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How to get to Asiegu

Getting to this mountain village is easy. From Carreña, the capital of Cabrales , take a turnoff from the AS-114 road and ascend for just 3,5 kilometers to an altitude of 425 meters. The road winds through the mountains, and once at the top, you'll discover a hamlet made up of houses built in the traditional Asturian style.

Exemplary Town 2019

In 2019 it was named Exemplary Town of Asturias . This distinction is awarded by the Princess of Asturias Foundation to the town or community that stands out in "the defense of its noblest values, its natural or ecological environment, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, or in the execution of communal works or other manifestations of extraordinary solidarity."

As we walked, we came across small cheese dairies, some orchards, wine presses and stables, narrow lanes and pastures. Farmhouses abounded , consisting of a granary, meadows, and a house built with local materials: limestone from the Picos de Europa mountains and wood from the forests. These houses had south-facing balconies to take advantage of the sun and dry the crops.

Pedro Udaondo viewpoint

This viewpoint is dedicated to the Basque climber Pedro Udaondo, who died in 2007 while approaching Peña Santa de Enol in the Picos de Europa mountains. He began climbing at the age of 14, and it became his passion. He frequently visited the Picos de Europa, and in 1955, along with María Jesús Aldekoa and Jaime Cepeda, he opened the Cepeda route on the east face of Naranjo de Bulnes. This viewpoint offers one of the most extraordinary views of Naranjo de Bulnes , also known as Picu Urriellu. It is accessible by car, with parking available right next to it.

Sleep in Asiegu and surroundings

In Asiegu there are several rural guesthouses, and in the nearby towns of Carreña, Arenas, and Poo, you'll find hotels, apartments, hostels, and guesthouses— a wide variety of accommodation options in the Picos de Europa . Our link provides deals and direct contact with the owners, without intermediaries or commissions.

Where to eat in Asiegu

Casa Niembro boasts a menu based on local produce and is 100% gluten-free, reflecting a strong and sincere commitment to regional products. Enjoy Cabrales cheese and other artisanal Asturian cheeses, Xaldu lamb and house-made cider, kid goat and Asturian beef from local farmers, and fresh vegetables from the organic farm El Nocéu. A rich and varied menu. Enjoy your meal!

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Cabrales cheese making

In Asiegu, there's a cattle farm with over 20 years of history, now being taken over by the next generation. From the cows they raise, they produce artisanal Cabrales cheese , made with raw cow's milk from their organic farm. Young people are keeping the cheesemaking tradition alive in the area.