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View of Montefurado in Allande, a parish at the top of a mountain range, where you can see stone houses with grey, slate roofs. Below them, the meadows are a light but intense green, giving freshness to the image. Behind them is a gentle mountain with dark green trees.

Allande

Allande, history, nature and a privileged sky.
Distant view of Pola de Allande, in the foreground a group of flowers with striking orange and yellow colours stand out among the rest of the green landscape of meadows and trees. In the middle, the village, surrounded by gentle hills. In the background, large forested mountains close this impressive landscape.
Castro de San Chuis, in the foreground superimposed walls with a modular structure, whose purpose was defensive, located on a hill overlooking the valley. Both inside the walls and on the stone constructions themselves, there is grass of a now yellowish hue and bushes of pink-flowered heather. In the background, gentle hills and mountains surround the valley.
Casería de Arbeyales, a group of houses and hórreos, made of stone and slate roofs. Located in a green valley surrounded by trees in autumn, some without leaves, others with yellow leaves. A remote place in the middle of nature. On the other side of the small road you can see a hill of bushes and trees of a darker green.
Old colourful houses with wooden galleries and corridors overlooking the river. Between them is a slate alley with a railing and a stone wall. On the right bank there is a tree overlooking the river in front of a building. In the background, mountains overlooking Pola de Allande and its forests touch the sky.

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Allande is a land of contrasts where history, culture and nature intertwine in a landscape of great beauty. With less than 2,000 inhabitants, this Asturian council is home to vestiges from the Metal Age, such as the Castro de San Chuis, an ancient settlement linked to the Roman occupation and the gold rush that marked the area. The medieval mark is reflected in the imposing Cienfuegos Palace, which presides over the capital of the council with its stately architecture.

The agricultural and livestock wealth has defined the identity of Allande, making it the cradle of the best Asturian veal. The large farmhouses coexist with the architecture of the Indians, a legacy of those who emigrated to America and returned, leaving their mark on the physiognomy of the municipality. Strolling through its villages is to discover a fusion of traditions, culture and gastronomy, with high quality local products.

But in addition to its history and privileged natural environment, Allande has positioned itself as an outstanding destination for lovers of astro-tourism. It was the first "Starlight Council" in Spain, certified by the Starlight Foundation, UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Its famous Star Route, a 6 km itinerary on the Primitive Way of St. James, is an ideal place for night-time observation, where specialised companies such as Allande Stars operate, offering guided experiences to contemplate the sky with telescopes and scientific explanations.
In addition, the council will soon have an astronomical observatory, consolidating its commitment to sustainable and quality tourism.

  • Population: 1,939 inhabitants
  • Area: 369,41 km2
  • Monthly market: On the 18th of each month
Allande
GPS: 43.2717106,-6.6110508
  • Pola de Allande and Indian architecture.
  • The palace of Cienfuegos and La Braña El Campel.
  • The Hillfort of San Chuis and Santa María de Celón.
  • The village of San Emiliano.