The fortifications and other archaeological sites are a clear exponent of the incredible cultural legacy that we have today, from the most remote and ancient past. A walk through all those open to the public is a wonderful way to travel through time.
The castreña culture is a cultural phenomenon of great roots in Asturias and is especially evident in the west of the Natural Paradise. There are numerous and notable examples of excavated fortifications, which have been given touristic value, and which are therefore be visited for a very complete overview of that historical Age.
As well as the fortifications, there are other archaeological sites of exceptional importance, which allow us to "read" other historical eras such as Pre-Romanesque, Roman, medieval, etc.
In fact, we're talking about a whole collection of ‘outcrops' from the past that allow us to study our origins and help us understand our current culture from a different perspective.
The Campa Torres Archaeological and Natural Park is located at Cape Torres. Campa Torres Archaeological-Natural Park
The fort of Cabo Blanco is one of the maritime forts that mark the central-western coast of Asturias. Valdepares - El Franco Castro de Cabo Blanco
It was the first hillfort to be studied and is currently declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. Villacondide - Coaña Castro de Coaña
The Mohías hillfort has been a Site of Cultural Interest since 2014. Mouguías/Mohías - Coaña Castro de Mohías
It is one of the most extensively excavated fortified settlements in Asturias, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest of the Principality of... Castro de San Chuis
Castro with a circular floor plan, unique in Asturias due to its defensive system made up of several moats. Bousoño. Pezós/Pesoz (San Martín de... Castro de San Isidro
The Chao Samartín is one of the key sites for understanding the origin of the castreño phenomenon in the northwest of the peninsula. Castro -... Chao Samartín
One of the most superb examples of regional megalithic architecture. Burials - Illano Dolmen of Entrerríos
Megalith located in the Merillés mountain range, one of the north-western foothills of the Peña Manteca mountain range. Merías - Tineo Dolmen of Merillés
Megalith, popularly known as La Hucha, which is half-buried and surrounded by a circle of stones. Pradías - Ibias Dolmen of Pradías