Somiedo Natural Park Experience: Mountains, Bears, and Heritage – Full-Day Small in Asturias

Asturias · Day Trips · EUR 84.05

Join us on this tour through the impressive Somiedo Natural Park , a park declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2000 . This park is also one of the first protected natural areas in Asturias , dating back to 1988 , and one of the best preserved in the northern part of the peninsula . With its 29,164 hectares , Somiedo Natural Park offers a unique environment , perfectly representing the ethnographic culture of the Asturian mountains . Our journey will begin by heading to the Alto de la Farrapona mountain pass . Along the way, we will immerse ourselves in the wild beauty of the rocky mountains and pass through an area with several viewing points for bear watching . Once we reach Alto de la Farrapona , we will begin a walking route to visit Lake La Cueva , which will offer us spectacular views surrounded by mountains . Next, we will move on to Veigas to visit the Somiedo Ecomuseum . Here, we will learn more about traditional trades, transhumance , and the famous thatched cottages , which are typical vegetation-roofed constructions found in the area’s homes. We will also visit Pola de Somiedo , the capital of the municipality , located in the heart of the park . You’ll fall in love with this Asturian village , which has remained hidden among the mountains since the 13th century and is located by the Somiedo River . Here, we will wander through its cobbled streets and visit its 18th-century parish church of San Pedro before having free time for lunch and enjoying the local cuisine . Finally, we will travel to the village of La Peral , which, at 1,200 meters above sea level , is actually an ancient "braña vaqueira" (a seasonal mountain settlement ). As a "braña", it was home to the vaqueiros and their animals during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons , with the inhabitants descending to lower-altitude villages to spend the winter . In La Peral, we will also visit the Mirador del Príncipe , where we will enjoy stunning views over the valley . Come and immerse yourself in the pure nature of Somiedo Natural Park ! A perfect tour for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts .