Argame – Hórreos, historic paths and local history

The historic royal road ran along the left bank of the Río Caudal through the broad Vega de Argame before entering the Sidrán Gorge and reaching Santa Eulalia. The perspective encompassing the riverbank, landscape, gorge and destination can serve as an independent approach to the history of the area; you can consider it separately from the later buildings and festivals.

Culture

With 20 documented hórreos, Argame is one of the places with one of the highest numbers of hórreos in relatively good condition. The hórreo with carvings in Argame is among the examples protected as ethnographic cultural heritage. The hórreo with carved doors in Argame has been given particular prominence because of its unique features.

The Casona de los Moutas in Argame is dated to the 18th century. The Palacio de los Moutas in Argame is considered a good example of a manor house with a strongly vernacular character. The Church of San Miguel is dated to the 12th century. The parish church of San Miguel is listed in Argame.

In the 11th century, Mumma Donna, the widow of Count Gundemaro Pinioliz, donated the estate of Argame to the Church of Oviedo; further donations followed in the subsequent decades. The Molino de Aladino Menéndez near Argame is considered an exceptionally well-preserved mill. The building of the Molino de Aladino Menéndez retains its machinery in perfect condition.

History

A historic royal road led from Oviedo via Barco de Soto in the municipality of Ribera de Arriba towards the lands of León. For your own planning, historic paths and local history can be treated as different focal points, without prescribing a fixed itinerary.

Leisure and festival culture

For your planning, you can consider the recreation area, local tradition and date as different focal points. The Parteayer recreation area lies near Argame and has barbecue facilities, tables, a fountain, children's play areas and sports facilities. Near the village, collecting the “bollu” in a meadow is part of the festival celebrations. The Nuestra Señora de las Nieves festival is associated with the first weekend in August.

When comparing holiday apartments in Argame, check the travel dates, room category and cancellation policy on the respective offer pages. You can compare these three details side by side and check them against your own travel plan before choosing accommodation.

Other destinations that you can access from this page include Las Vegas De Cardeo and Peñanes.

Paths

The Mirador Embalse Alfilorios restaurant offers traditional Asturian cuisine as well as a direct view of the Alfilorios reservoir and the ascent to L'Angliru. The Ruta los Molinos route in the municipality of Morcín passes old mills, some of which are still in operation, as well as a former power station.

For the higher-level travel overview: Morcín.