Petroglyphs at Xorenga

The rock art site at La Xorenga comprises the largest collection of engravings found in Asturias. It consists of a collection of cup marks and anthropomorphic figures carved into a series of intermittent outcrops of slate, with the various groups of petroglyphs spread out over a distance of approximately 500 metres.

Essentially, there are three groups situated on three separate ridges which account for almost all of the engravings.

Group 1. Situated at the junction of the path from Gestoselo to Llandecarballo with the path coming from Padraira. At least fifty-three cup marks, several grooves and three anthropomorphic figures have been identified here.

Group 2. Situated at the start of the path towards Llandecarballo that branches off from the Nogueirou track. The more than fifty cup marks recorded are distributed across its entire surface, connected in many cases by numerous grooves. Furthermore, it is worth noting the presence of four anthropomorphic figures, three of which are very well preserved, whilst the fourth is more difficult to identify.

Site 3. On the rock face there is a group of at least forty cup marks, grooves and one anthropomorphic figure.

HOW TO GET THERE: From Navia, take the N-634, cross the bridge over the estuary and take the AS-12 towards Grandas de Salime. Then take the AS-28 towards Puerto del Acebo. On reaching Xestoselo, turn left towards Nogueirou.

About 500 m further on, on the right at the Nogueirou–Llandecarballo junction, you will find the La Xorenga Petroglyphs.