Although there are many other reasons for a family vacation in Onís, these four that we propose here already go a long way. We encourage you to get started in the nature and hospitality of this land with this little appetizer. To carry out these activities you will always have very good guides who are, in addition to great professionals, good people from the Onís council.
· Visit to the Happy Sheep Farm ·
In this farm we will meet Pepín the FARMER, he is in charge of caring for and feeding all the animals: the geese, the chickens, Dora the sheep, Margarita the donkey, the shepherd dog Lupo -a hard-working border collie- always accompanies them. The farm is located in the town of Sirviella, just 15 minutes from Cangas de Onís and in a one-hour visit we will feed the chickens, pet the donkey, and take a picture with the sheep and its two lambs. Twins.
In addition, we will give you a demonstration so that you can see our dogs in action herding a small flock of sheep. Our two Border Collie dogs are trained to follow the commands that Pepín gives them through whistles and words that only they understand. You will be surprised by their innate intelligence and instinct!
Sirviella (Onís). Location
the happy sheep
· PRICES:
9,50 € / person.
Children up to 2 years free.
The activity includes:
· 1 hour visit with our farmer.
· Food for animals.
· Tools to do some farm work.
· Herding exhibition with Border Collie dogs.
· SCHEDULES:
Open July and August.
Visit at 17:00 p.m.
Advance reservation online through the website is essential.
· Glacial Fauna Center ·
A small but wonderful museum —that's how you could describe this educational facility, perfect for families with children and a great alternative for one of those rainy days so common in Asturias. The guides' passionate explanations are contagious, and their enthusiasm is contagious throughout. The amount of information they convey in just one hour of guided tour makes this cave seem larger and more awe-inspiring at times.
Glacial Fauna Center
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· Rio Güeña Ornithological Trail ·
Learning about birds is more rewarding in settings like this, as it's suitable for all ages and especially valuable for children's learning. We're talking about a small sustainable tourism adventure, an exploration of the world of ornithology through pure observation, without any direct interference with the species being observed.
Ornithological path of the Güeña river
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· Route of the Mills of the Tabardín River ·
Traveling through these places, the rural world of yesteryear comes to be close and enviable. And that unusual industry that allowed us to transform cereals into flour, with its millstones carved on granite stones, never ceases to captivate us. The water mills, present in the rivers, streams and streams of the most humid Asturias, add up to a fortnight along the Tabardín.
Route of the mills of the Tabardín river
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Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
