Yew of Salas

Magnificent specimen of yew, which, with its 16 metres in height, stands out in the middle of the landscape. The perimeter of the trunk is 6.5 metres and the diameter of the crown reaches 12 metres.

Like all trees of this species in Asturias, it is surrounded by a magical and mysterious halo, which in the past gave it magical qualities directly related to Asturian mythology.

Most of these trees are located next to small churches or hermitages, and were very important for the Celts, who used to take their poisonous fruits to end their lives when they were defeated by their enemies and avoid becoming slaves.