Route of Charles V · Tazones (EN)
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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.