The Camín de la Reina gives Romillo a clear connection to hiking: The route passes through Romiyu and links a historic story behind its name with a landscape of meadows, woodland and small villages. There is also the Chapel of San Lorenzo and a stage where riverside woodland, forest and mountain views alternate. This makes it possible to plan a stay around specific walking and cultural themes, rather than viewing the place merely as a name on the map.
Hiking the Camín de la Reina
The Camín de la Reina passes through meadows, woodland and small villages that reflect the traditional Asturian cultural landscape. Part of the route passes through the Río Sella SAC, a Natura 2000 site. The path takes its name from the route Isabel II took when she visited Cuadonga/Covadonga in the summer of 1858. Landscape and history are therefore part of the same walking route: one describes what shapes the journey, while the other explains its name.
A stage between riverside woodland and mountain views
The Miyares–Covadonga stage passes through several different landscapes. Before Romiyu, the route runs near the Piloña River through riverside woodland. The Chapel of San Lorenzo stands just before Romiyu; from there, you can enjoy an excellent view of the Sierra del Sueve. The stage crosses Romiyu and then leads to the road to Vallobil and Lago. It then continues through forest, with views of the Picos de Europa and, once again, the Sierra del Sueve. You can also follow the route description by its landscape sections: first riverside woodland, then forest and mountain views.
The Chapel of San Lorenzo
The Chapel of San Lorenzo in Romillo is an example of popular Baroque architecture from the 18th century. Its rectangular floor plan, gabled roof and bell gable with a single opening define its exterior form. Inside is a simple wooden altarpiece featuring San Lorenzo, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Joseph. The chapel’s design and altarpiece offer two different ways to understand it in architectural and religious terms.
Local tradition and other traces
San Lorenzo is the patron saint of the village. Residents and worshippers honour him on the weekend closest to 10 August; the liturgical feast day itself falls on 10 August. If you are planning a trip around this tradition, it is worth checking the specific event dates for that year in advance.
A 2018 report mentioned scenes of the “Francesada” painted in black on several hórreos in Romillo. The visibility and condition of the paintings may change. Along with the chapel, this historical detail offers another cultural point of interest for your stay.
Accommodation in Romillo
El Puntual de Romillo is a Category 1 pilgrims’ hostel with 14 beds. This capacity information may help with your planning; you should check directly in advance whether a bed is available for your dates.
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