Cultural Heritage
A walk through the sculptures of the Ferreiros de los Oscos
Santalla, open-air iron museum in the heart of Los Oscos
In Santalla, capital of the council of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, iron art is not only preserved: it is breathed in every corner. This peaceful and picturesque village in western Asturias boasts a centuries-old tradition linked to forging, which today is transformed into an open-air museum, unique in the Principality for its density of iron sculptures.
Where in 1975 there were more than a hundred forges working, today there are sculptures forged with the same passion and mastery that the old ironworkers put into their work. Each piece, forged during craft meetings or cultural events, tells an intimate story of the village: daily life, traditional trades, popular characters and symbols of identity that still beat strongly.
The sculptural itinerary through Santalla allows visitors to immerse themselves in the living memory of Los Oscos, while at the same time enjoying an exceptional natural and architectural environment. The wrought iron works - nine to date - make up an artistic route that is also a tribute to those who made iron their life.
A visit to Santalla is not just a stroll: it is a cultural experience, a journey into the soul of a land forged by the blow of the anvil.
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.
Taramundi Hillfort
Excavations have revealed that it was inhabited for many centuries.
Ferreira Bridge
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Work "Abrazo" - A Abraira Bridge
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Work "Pontepeixe" - Travesías Bridge
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Work "Arboladura" - Puente del iviatadero
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Work "Rotura en el espacio" - Reguero Bridge
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Work "Life" - Entreseca Bridge
Sculpture forming part of the "Artistic path of the 12 bridges".
Medal Park in Vegadeo
It is located in the heart of the town, between the Parish Church and the Town Hall Square.
Music Kiosk
Art Nouveau pavilion formerly used for performances by the local brass band.
Vicente Loriente de Castropol Park
Very few public spaces in Asturias have such a genuine and peculiar charm as this park.
The mines of San Martín de Oscos
There are currently four mines that can be visited in the council of San Martín de Oscos.
The mines of Villanueva de Oscos
In Villanueva there are several mines that can be visited, witnesses of the council's past.
Vegadeo Town Council
The town hall building is a regal construction erected in 1835.
Church of Ntra. Sñra. de la Asunción of Vegadeo
It is the youngest monument in Vegadeo, inaugurated in 1854.
Church of San Esteban de Piantón
Temple of the 16th-17th c. built in the village square
Church of Santa Maria de Paramios
Temple dating back to the 12th century, although its current construction dates from the 16th to the 18th century.
Church of Santa Marina de Meredo
Good example of 18th century rural religious architecture.
Church of St James of Abres
Church dedicated to the Apostle St. James, as Abres is the last historic stop on the Way of St. James on the Coast.
Mon Palace
The artistic heritage of San Martín de Oscos includes the legendary and majestic Palace of Mon
Vixande Palace
Throughout the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, this house was the headquarters of muleteer traffic.
Pividal Palace
Baroque walled palace located in Viladonga
Valledor Palace
Old palace, today divided into 3 buildings, located in the centre of Vegadeo.
Christ of Paramios
Curious monumental stone crucifix
Caleiro La Sorpresa
Old industrial lime kiln using coal as fuel, built in the late 19th century.
Monastery of Santa Maria de Villanueva
Considered one of the great jewels of Asturias' religious heritage.
Castro As Croas de Eilale
A fortified settlement from pre-Roman times, linked to iron mining in the area.
Casa del Rego
Large manor house located near the Suaron River, cradle of illustrious personalities.
Piantón
Capital of the council until recent times, Piantón is a secluded village on the banks of the river Suarón.
Drive
Charming village and parish with spectacular views of the countryside
Meredo
Village and parish of the same name, the largest of the 6 that make up the municipality of Vegadeo.
Open
For centuries, Abres was the last stop in Asturias on the Jacobean route from the coast to Galicia.
Paramios
Town and parish of the council, it preserves historical and artistic heritage of interest.
Artistic path of the 12 bridges
An open-air museum project that aims to highlight the enormous wealth and quality of contemporary art in Asturias.
Palace of the Pardo Donlebún or Trénor families
A stately jewel with centuries of history within its walls
Cruzadero Square in Castropol
This small square houses the monument to Castropol as an Exemplary Town (1997).
Palacete Peñalba or Chalet of Doña Socorro
A modernist retreat amidst history, art and lush English gardens
Castropol
Castropol: serene beauty on the banks of the Eo river
Figueras
Figueras, a seaside town with character, sheltered by the Eo estuary
El Llano, San Tirso de Abres
El Llano, a village full of history, nature and tradition, where the river Eo invites you to discover its active and friendly essence.
Taramundi
Cradle of tradition and nature, where ancestral art and landscape merge in a unique destination.
Vilanova de Ozcos/Villanueva de Oscos
A refuge of history and tradition in the heart of the Asturian countryside
Santalla/Santa Eulalia de Oscos
A living village where craft and artistic tradition and nature go hand in hand.
San Martín de Oscos
A meeting of livestock farming tradition, rural heritage and historic landscapes
Castro de San Isidro
Castro de San Isidro, a unique Roman fortification in Asturias with driven stones, key to the control of the gold mines in the 1st-2nd centuries AD.
A Veiga / Vegadeo
The capital of the council is the main centre for services, shopping and leisure in the region.
Ecomuseum of Bread
In each room a part of the bread making process is explained.
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 Teixois ethnographic group
Water mills declared an Asset of Cultural Interest
Santa Eufemia Ironworks
During the visit you will learn a little about the importance of the "mazos" and "ferreiros" in the whole region.
Mural If Walls Could Talk
Art with a social conscience
A walk through the sculptures of the Ferreiros de los Oscos
Santalla, open-air iron museum in the heart of Los Oscos