The area is a veritable herbalist's paradise : rosemary, oregano, horehound, celery, cordylus, wild mint, wild tea, linden, cirigüeña, rue, elderflower, horsetail, gentian, plantain, yarrow, chamomile, mallow, dandelion, thyme…
And what is true of its forests is also true: beech, oak, chestnut, birch, ash, hawthorn, and on the banks of the rivers alders - to which the local dialect says: smoke.
And we also talk about a real wild garden : daisies, bellflowers, tuberoses, orchids, poppies, daffodils, violets, blue iris, navelwort, honeysuckle, amemones, clover, bindweed, cuckoo flower, heather, lilacs, milamores, purple loosestrife, paxarinos, cymbalarias, globularios, manteigueiras, or espachavaqueiros.
It is no wonder that such a fertile ecosystem can still support some of the most endangered species on the peninsula, such as the bear and the capercaillie. Deer, roe deer, chamois, wild boar, wolves, foxes, partridges, and hares complete the wide variety of wildlife that inhabits its mountains.
All the attractions of Teverga ...
Located in the southern part of the central region of the Principality of Asturias, this is one of the Asturian municipalities with the greatest potential for mountaineering . It borders the Leonese Babia region and Somiedo to the south; Proaza and Quirós to the west; Miranda, Grado, Tameza, and Proaza to the north; and Somiedo again to the west. The entire municipality lies within the Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park . Its rugged geography is highlighted by Peña Sobia, with its impressive vertical limestone cliffs , and the La Mesa mountain range, along which runs a Roman road.
Las Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park
This is a magnificent mountainous region with a landscape of strong contrasts, located in the… Read more
Ideal settings for those who want to relax in the meadow and watch life go by, but also for lovers of active tourism , as mountain biking is a very common means of transport here, with many possible routes, among which the Bear's Trail (Senda del Oso) stands out for its popularity . Hiking boots are the most common footwear in this area, perfect for relentless trekking through the mountains. Rock climbing on the limestone cliffs is very popular, as is caving in a good number of natural caves, among which the Huerta Cave stands out, a natural monument with a route of about 14 km.
The Path of the Bear
It's an ideal route for hiking and cycling enthusiasts . Its great natural beauty and… Read more
Teverga offers a full range of leisure activities in addition to those mentioned above. You can explore the Estrechura gorge or climb to the Marabio mountain passes.
Ports of Marabio
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Explore the Montegrande Beech Forest , one of the largest beech forests in Asturias with panoramic views of the Ubiña Massif.
Montegrande Hayedo
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Another option is the ascent to the San Lorenzo Pass, from which you can admire the scenic views of the Valdecarzana Valley, the Sobia and La Mesa mountain ranges, the Somiedo Natural Park, and the route of the Roman road known as the Camín Real de La Mesa . In the Rebellón mountain pasture, you can enjoy the few remaining circular thatched huts in the Principality.
Royal Road of the Table
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Somiedo Natural Park
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For lovers of history and culture, Teverga also has a great gift in store: the Collegiate Church of San Pedro , in the early medieval style, straddling the pre-Romanesque and Romanesque periods, dating from between 1069 and 1076. A National Monument, its interior, in addition to other images, contains a carving of Christ from the late 13th century.
Park of Prehistory
And although we leave it for the last, it is not the least important. We speak of the Park of Prehistory, which is the most important collection of rock art in Europe and makes Teverga a world reference in the Paleolithic. The Park is located in San Salvador de Alesga, on a surface of between superior to the 25 and 40 hectares.
The Park of Prehistory
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Gastronomy of Teverga
As you can see , Teverga is well worth a visit . What's more, we can replenish our energy after so much exploring with a truly local cuisine: pote (a hearty stew), game, trout, mushrooms, apple tart, flan, rice pudding, picadillo (a type of hash), tripe, Masera cheese, borrachinos (a type of sweet pastry), and much more. And we can relax completely in the rural houses and hotels where the warm, welcoming nature of the owners is the norm.
37th Autumn Gastronomic Days
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How to get to Teverga:
From Oviedo: Take the A-63 towards Grado - La Coruña, after about 10 km take the exit towards Trubia, once past the bridge over the Nalón river, on the left take the As-228 road which takes you through the Trubia Valley, passing through Tuñón de Santo Adriano, Proaza, Caranga de Abajo here you have to take the same road to the right until La Plaza (San Martín de Teverga)
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
