Abantro is located in Redes Natural Park, above the Tanes Reservoir. Its village character is shaped by traditional Asturian architecture, stone houses with carefully crafted stonework, and many centuries-old hórreos and paneras. Together with Tanes and Prieres, Abantro belongs to the Tercia de Tanes; the three villages also form a route.
Hillside Setting and Building Traditions
The houses are arranged along a steep hillside at an altitude of around 540 m. Abantro’s streets are steep, too. This topography shapes the village and is important for finding your way around. Allow for the hillside setting when planning your time to explore Abantro.
Most buildings follow traditional Asturian architecture, combining stone and wood. There are also impressive stone houses with carefully crafted stonework. Many centuries-old hórreos and paneras add to the architectural heritage. Those interested in architecture can take in different features of the village: the combination of materials, the stonework and the old building forms.
Culture in Tanes and Tañes
The Colegiata de Santa María la Real de Tanes stands on the edge of the Tanes Reservoir. The Church of Santa María de Tanes is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category. Its construction was commissioned in the mid-16th century. The church’s location by the reservoir, its protected status and its building history offer several cultural points of interest.
A bell used to call people to the “conceyu” is another local cultural feature of Abantro. The Museo de la Apicultura in Tañes offers a different thematic focus: it explains the life cycle of bees, beekeeping and honey production. If you are planning around your cultural interests, building history and local architecture can therefore be combined with the study of bees and honey production.
Landscape and Hiking
The River Nalón winds through the green landscape around Abantro. Redes Natural Park also has a network of signposted hiking trails. As well as views of the village, the region therefore offers a focus for hiking.
One specific circular hike in the region is the Senda Coballes–La Trapa: it is 10.5 kilometres long. Conditions on the route may vary, so check them before setting out. The distance gives you a practical reference point for including the hike in your travel plans.
Choosing Abantro as a Place to Stay
Abantro is located on the AS-17 road. If you are looking for a hotel in Abantro, choose according to the focus of your stay: the village’s architectural heritage, the Church of Santa María de Tanes, the Museo de la Apicultura in Tañes or the hiking trails in Redes Natural Park.
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