Museums and ethnography
Os Cabozos in San Tirso de Abres
The Cabozos (Cabazos) are the horreos of the westernmost part of Asturias.
Cabozos (Cabazos) are the horreos of the westernmost part of Asturias. It is a construction attached to the house where grain (wheat and corn) is ripened or the products of the slaughter are cured. They are made of wood and stone, rectangular in shape and supported on the sides by two stone walls. There are two types of Cabozos in the Council:
The Mondoñedo type Cabozo: with a single floor and closed wooden façades. It is the most common.
The Cabozo type Ribadeo: two or three floors and closed in masonry with windows on some of its sides.
There are 156 Cabozos in the Council, of which only 3 are of the Ribadeo type.
Antonio Díaz" knives and knifes workshop
Craft centre with free tours of the forge and knife-making workshop
La Cuchillería de Taramundi Cutlery Workshop
Faithful to the handmade production, the Taramundi Cutlery incorporates new materials and techniques in the process.
Knife workshop "M. Lombardy".
A craft workshop where the famous M.Lombardy knives have been made for more than 100 years.
Knife workshop "Pedro Conde".
Craft workshop that offers a personalised and exclusive service for each client.
Juan Carlos Quintana" knife workshop
Ancient techniques and know-how come together to offer modern cutlery of the highest quality.
Mazonovo Mills Museum
The largest museum of windmills in Spain
Museum of La Cuchillería
Its purpose is to preserve, revalue and transmit the importance of a legacy that is still alive.
Bres Craft Centre
It is located in the old Casona de Villanueva, in the centre of Bres, 5 km from the capital of the council.
Bres Water House
The museum reveals the close relationship between cultures and the power of water throughout history.
Quesería Artesanal Eo Leche
Visitors can learn first-hand about the entire cheese-making process.
Os Teixois ethnographic group
Water mills declared an Asset of Cultural Interest
Ecomuseum of Bread
In each room a part of the bread making process is explained.
Santa Eufemia Ironworks
During the visit you will learn a little about the importance of the "mazos" and "ferreiros" in the whole region.
La Casa del Marco
The complex consists of five buildings that house the different spaces of a traditional house.
Marquis of Sargadelos Birthplace Museum
The exhibition highlights the link of this character to his native land.
Mazo de Meredo
This ethnographic ensemble, unique in the council, represents the tradition of iron and water.
Mazo de Mazonovo in Santalla
About 3 km from Santa Eulalia is this 17th century mallet, active in the 21st century.
Os Cabozos in San Tirso de Abres
The Cabozos (Cabazos) are the horreos of the westernmost part of Asturias.