The Fiesta de San Joaquín and the renovated washhouse offer two different points of interest for a stay in Turanzas: a celebration at the end of August and a building in the village. There is also a 952-metre footpath connecting Turanzas with Posada. When planning your trip, first consider what you are looking for: if you want to experience the Fiesta, plan your travel dates around that year’s event; if you are interested in buildings, you can distinguish the washhouse, Ermita and Villa Josefina by their specific locations.

The Fiesta in honour of San Joaquín

The Ermita de San Joaquín is in Turanzas, and the celebrations in honour of the saint take place at the end of August. Programme details include a procession to the chapel: a local account from 2009 describes it as customary, and a report on the 2026 programme also mentions a procession there. A traditional auction of the Ramu is listed in the official programmes for 2025 and 2026. The Jota del Cuera is also part of the Fiesta’s music and dance programme. These details highlight different cultural points of interest: the procession leads to the chapel, while the auction and dance are additional programme events. If you are planning your trip around the Fiesta, check the programme for your chosen year and arrange your stay around the specific date.

Washhouse, footpath and Villa Josefina

The washhouse in Turanzas has been fully renovated and can be reached via the footpath from Posada. The path connects Turanzas and Posada over a distance of 952 metres. Use the distance as a guide and check the conditions and accessibility on site before setting out. At the exit from Posada, in the area around Turanzas, stands the Indian house Villa Josefina, also known as “Cuatro Vientos”. Its location distinguishes it from the washhouse: one is in Turanzas, the other at the exit from Posada. This makes the two different points of reference clear: a building in the village and a named house in the surrounding area.

A historical view of the landscape

In 1713, a climb was described as difficult and used communally. This historical use of the landscape adds to the picture of the celebration and the named buildings. It represents a past context, not another event in the Fiesta programme.

Traditional architecture in Porrúa

In Porrúa, the Museo del Oriente de Asturias presents rural life and traditional architecture. Its thematic approach differs from the specific locations in Turanzas and Posada: the museum focuses on rural life and building styles, while the Ermita, washhouse and Villa Josefina are individual, named buildings. When choosing a cultural focus, you can therefore distinguish between a broad theme and specific places.

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