Bello offers several distinct points of interest for a trip: you can visit the parish church of Santa Eulalia, the Casona de los Solís-Castañón stands out for its architectural form and carved eaves, and you can go hiking or mountain biking in the area around the Mirador de Coto Bello. Bello (Beyo) is also the endpoint of the tenth stage of the GR-109 Asturias Interior. These points of interest appeal to different interests: culture, architecture, outdoor activities and following a named stage. When planning, you can first decide which focus matters most for your stay.

Landscape and trails

The Mirador de Coto Bello is at an altitude of 1,198 metres. In the surrounding area, you can go hiking or mountain biking. These activities are centred around a clearly named viewpoint, giving you a specific option for spending time outdoors. If you want to combine your stay with physical activity, this is a distinct focus alongside Bello’s cultural sites.

A route over the Coto Beyo ridge connects the valley of the River Aller with the valley of the River Negro. While the Mirador is a single high point, this route describes the transition between two river valleys. For orientation, it is important to distinguish the names: the viewpoint is called Mirador de Coto Bello, while the ridge is called Coto Beyo.

Church and architecture

Bello’s parish church is Santa Eulalia and dates from the late 17th century. It is open to visitors. This makes it a specific stop for travellers interested in religious heritage; its date places the visit in the history of the town.

The Casona de los Solís-Castañón can be appreciated for its architectural form and ornamental details. Its square main structure has two storeys, with a three-storey tower attached on the east side. The different number of storeys and the side tower give the Casona a clear structure. Motifs of dragons and eagles alternate along the carved chestnut-wood eaves. When looking at the building, you can take in the overall structure before turning to these details; this reveals its architecture through the arrangement of the storeys and the carved work.

The two cultural highlights offer clearly different focuses: Santa Eulalia can be understood through its role as a parish church and its date; the Casona’s layout, number of storeys and carved eaves take centre stage. This lets you decide whether you are more interested in the history of a church building or in the specific structure and ornamentation of a building.

Stage endpoint in Bello

The tenth stage of the GR-109 Asturias Interior ends in Bello (Beyo) at an information board. If you are planning a trip around a named stage, Bello is therefore the endpoint of this section. As local signposting may change, take the directions on site into account when planning.

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