At present, Cangas de Onís has become a important tourism center, thanks to its scenic beauty, its history and art, its gastronomy ... promoting above all a rural and active tourism in which hunting, fishing, mountaineering, adventure sports, etc. can be combined.
The main population centers are Covadonga, Villanueva, Corao, Labra, Tornín, Mestas de Con, Intriago, Zardón, Margolles and Triongo. It limits to the north with the councils of Ribadesella and Parres, to the south with the province of Leon, to the east with the councils of Llanes and Onís and to the west with Parres and Amieva.
Location
Starting from Oviedo take the national highway N-634 in the direction of Lieres. Continue on the N-634 until you reach Arriondas, where you will find the junction with the national highway N-625Continue through it until you reach Cangas de Onís.
Distances
75 km from Oviedo / 80 km. of Gijón / 100 km. of Avilés / 49 km. of Llanes / 79 km. of Mieres / 178 km. of Navia.
History
In the council there were marked paleolithic settlements. In rock art they emphasize the caves of Buxu, los Azules and la de la Güelga. There are also good examples of Romanization in the area, whose emblem is the Roman bridge located in the same Cangas de Onís.
In the 8th century it starts the reconquest of the Spanish territory from this location. The monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva and the temple of Covadonga are attributed to the reign of Alfonso I.
In 1374 a clause of the testament of Enrique II already denominates to the council like Cangas de Onís. It is worth mentioning the disaster that occurred on the sanctuary of Santa María de Covadonga on the 17 of October of 1777, date in which a fire in the cave causes enormous losses. Thanks to the kings Carlos III and Carlos IV it was possible to reconstruct completely.
In 1808 the news of the Napoleonic invasion originated a popular uprising in Cangas, forming an Asturian army divided into two regiments. In this century, there was a great phenomenon of ultramarine emigration, as it happened in other councils in the region.
At the end of the 19th century, the council experienced great growth, thanks mainly to an improvement in communications.
The twentieth century begins with two important events for Cangas de Onís, the granting of a city title on the one hand and the creation of the Covadonga Mountain National Park for other.
During the Civil War the city was bombed and occupied, the Chapel of Santa Cruz, and also Covadonga, suffered significant damage. During this period the image of the Virgin of Covadonga was in Paris, bringing it back to Covadonga once the war was over.
What to see
· Dolmen of the Holy Cross.
· Roman bridge.
· Monastery of San Pedro (Villanueva).
Classroom of the Kingdom of Asturias
The Kingdom of Asturias Classroom invites you to recreate one of the most exciting periods in history…
Tours
· Ascent to Arbolín Peak.
· Excursion to the Vega de Ario.
Lakes of Covadonga
Going up to the Lakes of Covadonga has merit, especially if it is done by bicycle. They are 12 winding kilometers from ...
La Vega de Orandi
We leave to make this evocative route of the holy place of Covadonga, near the cave of La Santina, from where…
Route to the Cruz de Priena
In Asturias, the cross was always a highly respected sign, especially in mountain towns. In the heights it…
Parties
Cangas de Onís has a wide repertoire of festivals and fairs that are celebrated by the different towns of the council. Highlights the broad calendar of fairs and contests related to livestock and agriculture.
The interest is San Antonio festivities, held in the capital in June, and the Pastor's feast that take place in the same Vega de Enol and that takes place at the end of July. In Covadonga, the September 8, commemorates the Day of the Santina, which in turn is a regional festival.
The Pastor's Party
Shepherding is an immemorial profession, as old as pastures and shepherds - used to looking after their interests ...
Fairs and markets
Sunday market of Cangas de Onís
Today, the Mercau de Cangas resembles in more than one way that of two hundred years ago. I know…
· San Antón Fair, 17 January (Corao).
· Lanar and Cabrío contest, March 12 (Cangas de Onís).
· Spring Fair, 23 April (Cangas de Onís).
· Ferion of Corao, 26 May (Corao).
· Autumn Fair, 12 October (Cangas de Onís).
· Sample Asturian Mountain Race, November 5 (Corao).
Gastronomic Festivals
· Casina Beef Days, variable in May or June.
· Gastronomic days of the Sella (salmon and products from the garden) in June.
· Cheese exhibition contest, 12 in October.
Information office of Incatur: C / Jardines del Ayuntamiento, 1. tno. 985 94 73 09
House of Culture: C / La Cárcel, 13. tno. 985 84 86 01
Town hall: Avda.de Covadonga s / n. tno. 985 84 80 43
Rural houses and apartments in Cangas de Onís
Accommodations in Cangas de Onis
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