Muñas offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: astronomy, a named route, a varied landscape and buildings from different periods. If you would like to visit the Observatorio Astronómico de Muñás, booking in advance is part of your planning. The route, landscape and architectural heritage offer other points of interest that you can prioritise according to your preferences.
Astronomy, Route and Landscape
The Observatorio Astronómico de Muñás offers the opportunity to learn about astronomy. Access requires advance booking. Bear this in mind when including a visit in your travel plans.
The Ruta del Interior is also known as the Camino Real de Concilleiro; both names refer to the same route. It begins in Venta de Cruces in the municipality of Valdés and passes through Muñas. The AS-222 towards Muñas is another useful reference for getting there. The route and the road are different points of reference: the former is a named route, while the latter leads towards the area.
The landscape includes foothill areas and individual agricultural plots, separated by wooded areas. Alongside the route, this brings a variety of landscape features into view. When weighing up your interests for your stay, you can consider the route separately from the character of the landscape.
Architectural Heritage and History
La Torre de Arriba is one of the two houses in Muñás de Arriba classified as examples of so-called indiano architecture. The house was built in 1912 by Arturo Peláez de Villademoros. The Church of San Juan dates from the 19th century. The two buildings therefore offer different points of reference in time: La Torre de Arriba has a specified construction date and builder, while San Juan is distinguished by its 19th-century origins.
The church precinct of San Juan is also a distinctive feature of the area. It is considered one of the best-designed areas in the municipality, sits above the road and is supported by retaining walls. This offers a different perspective on the architectural heritage than a single house: here, the church precinct’s location and design shape its description.
Iron slag has been found at several locations in Muñás de Arriba. Furnaces and forges are also mentioned for the area near the Camino de Lavayos and the Barrio de Oturiello. These traces add evidence of ironworking to the architectural history and provide another layer to the area’s history.
Accommodation and Practical Information
The El Observatoriu rural apartments in Muñás de Arriba provide observatories and telescopes for their guests. This offer is exclusively for guests staying at the apartments.
When planning your stay, you can distinguish clearly between the options: a visit to the Observatorio Astronómico de Muñás requires advance booking; the observatories and telescopes at the apartments are available to their guests. The AS-222 leads towards Muñas and is a practical reference for getting there. Together, the route, landscape, buildings and accommodation offer concrete pointers to help you decide what to focus on during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Tuiza de Abajo, Muñón Cimero, Les Maces, Caspio La Vega, Villademoros, Sinariega, Beloncio, Pruneda.
For the broader travel guide: Asturias.
