The deep roots of their traditions, and the high associative fabric makes Siero one of the areas where Asturian is most pampered. The municipality also stands out for its agricultural tradition. Its capital, La Pola, is, among many other things, one of the best-known amusement centers of Asturian youth.
Location
Siero is one of the best communicated councils of the Principality. From Oviedo on the A-8 motorway towards Santander. From Gijón on the well-known Greek Y motorway to Oviedo, and taking the deviation to Santander from the Cantábrico highway. From the East of Asturias by the N-634 or the Autovía del Cantábrico.
Distances
Oviedo 15 km. // Gijon 24 kms. // Aviles 27 kms. // Wednesday 32 kms.
History
This territory was inhabited since the Paleolithic era. There are several prehistoric sites.
Some of the most interesting remains are found in Limanes and Vega de Poja. A group of four burial mounds appear in the Alto de la Mayá (Espinera) and three others in the «Cantu Negru» (Bobes).
Also the castreña culture was deeply rooted, highlighting at the present time remains of several Castros, Pico Castiello, El Castiello, La Canterona, El Cuitu, La Torre, or Les Muries.
La Roman colonization also left footprints in the municipality, such as communication routes and some significant bridges such as Colloto, Bergueres or Lugones, as well as that of Pola de Siero, destroyed around the year 1886.
In the tenth century we find the first written reference on Siero. Later, in the year 1270 the king Alfonso X El Sabio grants population letter to the men of the land of Siero.
In May 1808 Siero's intervention was decisive for the triumph of the cause of Asturias against the French.
The economic life of Siero has been presided over mainly by the cattle ranch and agriculture, a fertile territory that produced maize, beans, spelled, rye, potatoes, legumes and fruits in abundance.
Note the wide presence of flour mills, tanneries, looms, sausage factories and chocolates. In the 19th century, the discovery and exploitation of coal in its territory also contributed to the economic development of the council.
In the last decades Siero has experienced a progressive increase in its economic potential, its privileged regional position, they have made possible the improvement in the standard of living and an increase in the demand for services, with the consequent development of the tertiary sector, current development engine.
What to see
Palaces Route
· Romanesque Church of San Esteban de Aramil.
· Romanesque Church of Argüelles.
Excursions
· Picu Castiellu route.
· Four Judges Rock Route.
Parties
· Les Comadres, Thursday before Carnival Sunday, La Pola.
· Festival of the Painted Eggs, Tuesday after Easter, La Pola.
Polar Eggs by Pola de Siero
We are talking here about one of the most popular festivals of Holy Week in Asturias. The Huevos Pintos, which are…
· San Antonio, weekend closest to June 13, Colloto.
· Festival of El Carmín, Sunday after July 16, La Pola.
Fiesta del Carmín in Pola de Siero
La Pola, in the center of Asturias, is a populous town that likes pilgrimages. With the arrival of summer…
· Santa Marta, at the end of July, Carbayín Bajo.
· Our Lady of Good Success, August 1, Lugones.
· San Félix festivities and float parade, August, Valdesoto.
Valdesoto Float Parade
A unique event, a combination of summer carnival and theatre parade, which takes place in …
· Our Lady of the Rosary first weekend of October, Bobes.
Oktoberfest Pola 2024
The 10th edition of Oktoberfest…
· San Martín, weekend of November 11, Argüelles.
Markets
· Live cattle market, on Tuesdays, and rearing calves market, on Thursdays; in La Pola.
· Regional Select Cattle Contest-Exhibition, from September 21 to 23, in La Pola.
· Market, on Tuesdays, in La Pola.
Useful telephone numbers
Town Hall. Plaza Mayor, s / n. Pola de Siero. Phone: 985 72 24 05.
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
