The Cider Shire offers the visitor many proposals in order to enjoy the visit as much as possible, dare yourself to discover them.
CIDER MUSEUM
Those who want to get into this museum, will leave knowing about the pollination process, the varieties of apple used in cider production, selection criterions as well as the procedures to obtain this drink. Likewise, the visitor will be able to enjoy the reconstructions which behold environments closely related to cider consumption, like the “Llagar”, “Chigre” or the bar, as well as traditional games and folklore.
Visiting hours:
Winter:
Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
Saturdays from 11:00 to 15:00 and from 16:30 to 20:00
Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00.
Summer:
Tuesday from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00
Wednesday to Saturday fron 11:00 to 14:00 and fron 16:00 to 20:00.
Sundays from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00.
Summer visiting hours from June, 15th to September, 15th
No entrance allowed 30 min before closing time
During November, the museum closes for one week due to upkeep work.
Rates:
Adults: 3,50 €
Children (6 - 16 years): 2,50€
Groups (more than 25 people): 3€ adults and 2€ children
Address- C/ Príncipe de Asturias, s/n - Nava
Phone - 985 71 74 22
Coordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º 21' 30.06" N
Long: 5º 30' 13.57 " W
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ASTURIAN JURASIC MUSEUM
Located in the heart of the Dinosaurs´ Coast, this museum, which resembles a tridactic trace, invites us to go deeply into Dinos’ life and habits.
Visiting Hours:
Low Season (from 1st september to 30th june):
Wednesday to friday from 10.00 to 14.30 and from 15.30 to 18.00 h
Weekends and bank holidays from 10.30 to 14.30 and from 16.00 to 19.00 h
Monday and Tuesday closed
High Season (from 1st July to 31st august):
Open every day from 10.00 to 20.00 h
The Museum is opened:
2,3,9 and 10 april
Bank holidays: 30th april and 1st may
Rates:
Adults: 7,00 €
Children 4 - 11 years and older than 65 years: 4,60€
Groups more than 20 people: 4,60 €/person
Address- Rasa de San Telmo AS-257 - Colunga
Phone- 985 868 000
Cordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º 30' 6.84" N
Long:5º 16' 29.17" W
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PERMANENT COLLECTION "RADIOS´S HOME"
Learn everything about the world of Radio, and enjoy whit the views in a nice building situated in a unique enviroment.
Visiting: by appointment (tfno.- 985700004)
Price
Individual: 2€
Children 14 years: 1€
Groups 15 persons: 1€ / person
Address- Suares AS-324 - Bimenes
Phone -985 700 491 / 985 700 004
Cordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º20' 21.07" N
Long:5º 35' 6.27" W
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http://casadelesradios.blogspot.com/
CENTER OF INTERPRETATION OF THE SUEVE MOUNTAIN RANGE
This educational area offers the visitor the possibility to deepen their knowledge about the important cultural and natural patrimony of the massive Sueve mountain range.
Visit Hours:
From the 15th of June to the 15th of September open daily from 11:00 to 14:00 h and from 16:00 to 19:00 h.
The rest of de year :
Weekend and bank holidays from 12:00 to 14:00 h and from 16:00 to 18:00 h.
Price: 1,50 €
Adress - Gobiendes (Junto a la Iglesia de Santiago) Colunga
Phone- 985 869 070
Mail -
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Cordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º 28' 11.8" N
Long:5º 13' 56.89" W
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Center of interpretation of the Sueve Mountain Range website
"EL GAITERO" PERMANENT COLLECTION
“El Gaitero” permanent collection houses the history of this hundred-year-old enterprise and is shown through paintings, photographies, old manuscripts, advertising material, manufactured products as well as many peculiar objects regarding the trajectory of a worldwide kown firm due to its cider.
Visiting Hours:
High season
From July 1 to September 6: Mondays to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:30h.
Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30h.
Off season
Consult season timetable: 985 892 938 or
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This visit can be combined with a guided one to El Gaitero Cider Cellar.
Price:
1.50 €
Address - Bodegas “El Gaitero”, La Espuncia, s/n (Ctra. N-632 dir. Santander) Villaviciosa, Asturias
Phone and Fax - 985 892 938
Visits to the El Gaitero Cellar: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 h and 19:30 h. 16:00 Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 h. Closed Sundays and holidays.
Cordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º 29' 38.96"N
Long: 5º 25' 21.9" W
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VILLAVICIOSA RIA INTERPRETATION CENTRE
It is located in the former “Casa de Camineros” on the road Villaviciosa-El Puntal.
We get to know the different aspects of the ria, through its information boards, like the tides, flora and fauna.
This 8 km fluvial valley Pratial Natural Reservation is considered as one the the biologic richest estuaries in Asturias.
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Visiting hours:
From May 15 to October 15
All days from 11:00 to 14:00 h and from 16:00 to 19:00 h.
Rest of the year
Saturdays, Sundays and Feast Days:
From 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00
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Address- Carretera Villaviciosa- El Puntal - Villaviciosa
Telephone - 687 483 378
Cordinates GPS:
Lat.: 43° 30' 39.03"N
Long.: 5° 25' 2.71" W
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Ria Interpretation Centre web-site
ASTURCÓN HOUSE - MUSEUM
Integrated in a rural turism nucleus where the visitor will be able to discover the history of the legendary Asturian horse: the Asturcón. The building also houses an exhibition about the Asturcón’s origin, characteristics, myths and legends as well as the ethnographic traditions in regards to its breeding. The itinerary is formed by the permanent exhibition hall and 1 hour walk around the country estate where you will be able to watch different breeds in danger of dying out like the Asturcón, xaldas sheep and “pitas pintas” (variety of hens).
Visiting hours:
July and august
Monday to Sunday: from 12.00 to 14.00 and from 16:00 to 20:00h
April to June
Saturdays, Sundays and Feast Days:From 12:00 to 14:00 h. and from 16:00 to 19:00 h.
Rest of the year
Consult season timetable: 985 999 001.
Prize:
Individual 2€
Children (under 14 years old) 1€.
Address- Foncalada nº26. (33314) - Argüero- Villaviciosa
Phone - 985 999 001
e-mail:
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Cordinates GPS:
Lat.: 43° 32' 24.71" N
Long.: 5° 27' 13.53" W
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CASA L'HORRU
Sietes s/n - Villaviciosa
Summer schedule 09:
Friday from 10:30 to 13:30 h
Other dates available on Phone. 985 891 759
Cordinates GPS:
Lat: 43º 25´ 53.34" N
Long:5º 21´54.72" W
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SAN SALVADOR DE VALDEDIOS
Located in the priviledge setting of Boiges Valley, it was chosen by the Asturian king Alfonso III as a retreat place where in the IX century a worship place, consecrated to San salvador, was built. This sacred place is nowadays one of the jewels of the Asturian prerromanesque, declared as Patrimony of the Humanity, by the UNESCO, in 1985.
Visiting hours:
From May to October: from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 18:00h
From November to April: from 11:00 to 13:00h
Mondays closed
Address- Valdedios - Villaviciosa
Phone - 985 892 324
Cordinates GPS:
Lat.: 43° 26' 16.71" N
Long.: 5° 30' 24.22" W
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Información albergue peregrinos (Véase documento)
RURAL SCHOOL MUSEUM
Located in the oldest school of the municipality, it was built in 1908 with capacity for 120 students as well as house for the teachers. The visitor will be involved in such an atmosphere that will make him/her feel transported to another time. Through a great collection of school furniture and materials dated from 1911 till 1970, a reliable memory of a very defferent conception of the present teaching is offered to the visitor together with a chronological view of the Education History in Asturias. You will also get a wide vision of the teachers and students’ way of life in the rural environment. This museum belongs to the Ethnographic Museums Net of Asturias.
Visiting hours:
Wednesdays free entrance
More information: www.cabranes.es and www.museodelaescuelarural.com
Information tel: 985 898 213 - 985 898 002
Prize:
Individual: 2€
Children 12 year: Free
Groups 20 person: 1.5€ / person
Hours groups.
Information telephone 985898213- 985898002
Wednesdays free entrance
Address- Viñón, carretera AS-255 km. 7,5 - 33510 Cabranes
Phone - 985 898 213 - 985 898 002
e-mail:
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Cordinates GPS:
Lat.: 43° 25' 41.9" N
Long.: 5° 25' 27.94"W
