Corvera De Asturias brings together water, nature and culture, offering different reasons to visit. At the Embalse de Trasona, canoeing and fishing are complemented by birdwatching; other highlights include a protected gorge, paths along a canal and churches with pre-Romanesque origins. When planning your trip, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on.
Water and birdlife at the Embalse de Trasona
The Embalse de Trasona is about 2 kilometres from Nubledo, the main settlement of Corvera De Asturias, and has a shoreline 4.9 kilometres long. Canoeing and fishing are possible at the reservoir. It is also of interest to birdwatchers, as ducks and herons can be found here. This means the lake can be appreciated from different perspectives: as a place for activities on the water and as a habitat where birds are found. Those interested in water sports have two specific options—canoeing and fishing—while nature lovers can make birdlife a focus of their trip planning.
Canoeing also has an institutional connection here. The national Spanish canoeing training programme is run at the Centro de Tecnificación Deportiva de Piragüismo in Trasona. The Centro de Tecnificación Deportiva de Tresona/Trasona also regularly hosts national and international training camps and competitions. If these events are important for your travel dates, check the schedule in advance; event plans may change.
Protected landscapes and waterways
The Garganta del Escañorio is part of the Principality of Asturias Regional Network of Protected Natural Areas and is designated a Natural Monument. The RÃo Arlós carved the gorge between the peaks of Castiello and Ãlvaro on one side and Alto de Grandellana on the other. Significant plant communities and a species-rich habitat with aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are also part of its natural character. If you are planning a visit, check locally for access information.
The Senda del Agua follows a 30-kilometre-long canal, inaugurated in 1965, which supplies the Embalse de Trasona. This linear route is designated PR-AS 049 and runs along the Canal del Narcea. The Ruta del Agua de Corvera has a different layout: it is a very easy circular route suitable for families. The routes therefore differ in form; check the details of each route before setting out.
Churches, leisure and Asturian cuisine
The Iglesia de Santa MarÃa de SolÃs has pre-Romanesque origins. The Iglesia de Santa MarÃa de Cancienes also dates back to the pre-Romanesque period and is known for its architecture and the altarpieces preserved inside. If you would like to visit this church, check the opening arrangements in advance. The two churches have different points of interest: SolÃs is notable for its early origins, while Cancienes is also associated with its architecture and altarpieces.
The PACO (Parque Acuático de Corvera) is a leisure facility for families. Its listed amenities include swimming pools, water slides, relaxation areas, a cafeteria and a chiringuito. Availability and opening dates may vary by season; check before visiting. Asturian home cooking is enjoyed at the Jira al Embalse de Trasona. If you want to plan your trip around it, do not assume a specific date or that it takes place regularly.
Getting there and choosing accommodation
The daily RENFE train service between San Juan de Nieva and Oviedo stops at Los Campos, Nubledo and Cancienes. Check the timetable before travelling if you plan to include the train in your itinerary. When choosing accommodation, you can first decide whether water activities, nature or culture will shape your trip. Then take current train connections and the arrangements for individual visits into account. This lets you tailor your stay to the things that matter to you, without assuming a particular order or an unverified round trip.
Discover more destinations: Corvera De Asturias, Overo, Següencu, Illano, Cabrales, OnÃs, Asturias, Piloña.
For the broader travel overview: Asturias.
