Figaredo: Mining History, Buildings and Trails in the Turón Valley

Figaredo combines historic architecture, mining relics and landscape. The Chalet de los Figaredo in Figareo dates from the period between 1917 and 1929. It stands on a large, tree-covered plot of land; this gives the site a distinctive landscape quality.

Culture and History

The Pozo Figaredo complex includes Socavón I, Socavón II, the engine house, the headframe and loading buildings of San Inocencio, the headframe of San Vicente, and a chimney from the second coke-oven battery. The San Inocencio headframe at Pozo Figaredo is 40 metres high. The list makes the site understandable through its individual structures, rather than reducing it to a single industrial monument.

The Palacio de Figareo in Figareo is a 17th-century building and is classified as belonging to the Classicist Baroque style. The Palacio de Figareo can be viewed from the outside. Those interested in architecture can consider the period, style and possibility of viewing the exterior as distinct aspects here.

Landscape

The Gamoniteiru mountain is located in the vicinity of Figaredo. The Peña Mea summit is located in the wider regional surroundings of Figaredo. The two landscape destinations represent a geographical perspective that extends beyond the town’s buildings and technical facilities. For personal planning, architectural history, mountain landscapes and technical heritage can be organised as separate thematic focuses.

Museums and Other Destinations

The Poblado Minero de Bustiello Museum, the Museo Costumbrista Benjamín Pumarada, the I.E.S. Bernaldo de Quirós Museum and the Museo Etnográfico de Gallegos are located in the immediate vicinity of Figaredo. The Núcleo Zoológico El Bosque zoo is located in the wider regional surroundings of Figaredo. The Jardines del Ayuntamiento garden is also located in the immediate vicinity of Figaredo.

The different types of destinations offer different ways to explore them: museums, a garden, a zoo, buildings and landscape viewpoints can be compared according to personal interests without blending them into a single experience.

Holiday Apartment in Figaredo

When choosing a holiday apartment in Figaredo, you can compare the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions of the respective offers. These details identify different points to check before booking and can be matched to your own travel plans.

Other Places

At the same destination level, you will also find Laipata, Mieres, Cardeo Riba, Santu Miano, Cenera and Urbiés.

Trails in the Turón Valley

The Senda Verde de Turón begins in the Figareo district and shortly afterwards leads to Pozo Figareo. The 20-kilometre, very easy circular route in the Turón Valley is suitable for gravel and mountain bikes; the places named along the circular route are Uxo, Figareo and Turón. The length, difficulty level and the specified types of bicycles provide a clear basis for comparison when planning your trip.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mieres.