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Tazones Lighthouse
Beautiful lighthouse in the nearby town of Villar that can be accessed from Tazones through a path that ascends from a hillside on one side of the village.
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Riveru Square
For the town of Tazones, the "Riveru" square is perhaps the most important place for its history, since it was the place where the main social and economic development of the town took place. In this environment the whales hunted off the coast were deposited and the work of quartering them for their commercialization was carried out. At the end of the XVlll century an important work was undertaken; a retaining wall, the wadi and a breakwater to facilitate the beaching of boats, as well as the installation of two "Palanques". In addition to a place that served as a point of sale and that the fishermen called "La rula del pesu", since at the same time a scale was placed to weigh the catches. This was the place where the boats were beached and the catch was distributed. When the sailors returned from fishing, the women would wait and the sale would take place in lots, and from here they would go out to sell or barter the fish in the towns of the region. The palanques were used to "Sabordar" (take the boats out of the water) when they returned to land and to "Botar" (throw into the water) when they went out to fish, this work was not only done by the sailors, the whole village participated in it, including women and children. In the 30's another remodeling was carried out to make a breakwater and what are now the premises of the Fishermen's Guild, as well as an "Encascaderu" (oven and bucket) to dye the nets. At the same time, one of the palanques was removed and an electric winch was installed, which is still preserved today.
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Mirador de les Muyeres
From a small vantage point overlooking the steep cobblestone streets of Tazones, among picturesque white houses with colorful doors and windows open to the Bay of Biscay, the Mirador de les Muyeres silently keeps the seafaring memory of the town. There, until the late seventies, women gathered to wait for the return of the fishermen, scanning the horizon with that mixture of hope and concern that always accompanied life at sea. In this same place, a sculpture of a woman seated on a wooden bench pays homage to the rowers, essential figures of the fishing community.
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Route of Charles V
On September 19, 1517, the young Prince Charles of Ghent, who would become King Charles I of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor as Charles V, the most powerful man on earth during the first half of the 16th century, landed in the fishing village of Tazones. On that first trip he arrived from Flanders to take possession of the kingdoms of his grandparents, the Catholic Monarchs. After being received in Tazones, he moved to the town of Villaviciosa, where he spent four days, staying at the Casa de los Hevia, and then continued his route to Valladolid, where he was sworn in as King on February 9, 1518. On his journey between the two towns he was able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes offered by this land, such as the popular hamlets of the towns of Tazones and Villaviciosa, both now declared Historic-Artistic Sites; fishing and agricultural landscapes in which apple trees are the eternal traveling companions, or the unparalleled beauty of the Villaviciosa Estuary, declared a Partial Nature Reserve and considered one of the most biologically rich estuaries in Asturias. This route, just over 11 kilometers long, offers the hiker the possibility of living a unique experience, in which to enjoy the imperial landscapes and feel like "A King" for a day.
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Jet Route
From Tazones to the town of Oles, the walker will have the opportunity to know in first person the origins of a material linked, for centuries, to the oldest Asturian tradition "El Azabache". Impregnating themselves with the magical energy of the places through which this trekking route passes.
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Villaviciosa Historical Complex
Villaviciosa capital, elegant and stately, with its sculptures, palaces and emblazoned mansions. The historic center of Villaviciosa captivates for its authenticity and careful architecture. Its streets and squares retain the imprint of centuries of history, among stately mansions, historic temples and corners with a serene and cozy charm. Strolling through this town in the Cider Shire is to immerse yourself in an environment where heritage, culture and Asturian tradition are found at every step.
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Exhibition Estancia Carlos V - The King's First Voyage
Located in La Casa de los Hevia, it constitutes an outstanding reference in relation to the stay of Prince Charles of Ghent in Villaviciosa from September 19 to 23, 1517. Especially for having stayed there after disembarking in the port of Tazones. With his arrival in Villaviciosa from Flanders, to take possession of the peninsular kingdoms, Prince Charles came into contact with the land of his Hispanic ancestors, thus beginning his first great journey of state. This permanent exhibition called "The King's First Journey" consists of room and chamber furniture, information panels, reproductions of relevant documents, as well as other elements of special value such as a sample of the famous "Golden Fleece". All this with the aim that the visitor can get an idea of the importance of an event that launched us on the Europe of the Renaissance and the Counter-Reformation, linking Spain in the European modernity. Also on display are the costumes and handmade footwear, created especially for the dramatized recreations of the Disembarkation that are held every year in Tazones and Villaviciosa in front of hundreds of spectators, and in charge of the Cultural Association First Disembarkation Charles V-Tazones. These elements are complemented by various technological supports that integrate a video mapping with information on the timeline of the journey, an interactive quiz with which to test knowledge about Charles V, and even a hologram of the young monarch in which he evokes his eventful journey and deliberates on an uncertain future.
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Monumental Complex of Valdediós
In the beautiful valley of Valdediós, stands the small but majestic church of San Salvador, an authentic jewel of Asturian Pre-Romanesque Art. Popularly known as "El Conventín", it was ordered to be built by King Alfonso III "The Great" who chose this bucolic place for his retirement. A few meters away stands the Monastery of Santa Maria de Valdediós which was founded in 1200 by King Alfonso IX of Leon and Berenguela of Castile. The Church of Santa María is considered an outstanding example of the legacy of Cistercian Romanesque architecture in Asturias.
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Villaviciosa Estuary Partial Nature Reserve
The Villaviciosa estuary is one of the best preserved and most environmentally valuable estuaries of the Cantabrian coast. At its mouth is the Rodiles Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Asturias. With approximately 8,000 m. long and a width ranging between 1,000 and 200 m. this space has been configured as a natural environment consisting of beaches, dunes, estuary and cliffs, which inhabit waterfowl, marine invertebrates, as well as different types of vegetation characteristic of this habitat. The great faunistic interest, especially ornithological, of the Villaviciosa estuary stands out, since it is located in an intermediate situation between the migratory routes. Since 1995 this space is a "Partial Natural Reserve" and is included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR). It has an Interpretation Center that houses the exhibition entitled "Life between two waters", which is a virtual walk through this protected area, from its innermost area to its mouth, and includes information on its natural values and its protection regulations. Outside there is an elevated observatory from which magnificent views of the birds and their environment can be obtained.