Soto de Ribera – River Landscape, Trails and Cultural Heritage

In Soto de Ribera, the Río Nalón and the Río Caudal merge into one river. Downstream, the Soto de Ribera dam marks the beginning of the Río Nalón Special Conservation Area; it extends as far as the bridge at Pravia, where the Ría del Nalón begins.

Other local destinations: Felgueras, Moreda, Santa Cruz de Mieres, La Cruz, Grandiella, Armada and El Bravo.

Culture and History

In Soto Rei stands the Castillo de Soto, known as Castillo de Doña Urraca. It is the oldest building in the municipality of Ribera de Arriba and also a medieval castle preserved as a ruin. The surviving structure includes the north wall, several windows with straight lintels framed in limestone, a small round-arched window and a door with a round arch made of hewn voussoirs.

Another historic structure is the stone bridge in Soto Ribera over the Río Caudal. It was built in 1808 and restored in 1864. Its four arches are reinforced by large piers, which visibly structure the bridge's construction.

The architectural ensemble known as “La Quinta de Soto Ribera” was built at the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century by an Indiano who had returned from Cuba. In its basement, La Quinta de Soto Ribera preserves a rustic kitchen with a bread oven and a cider press. In this way, the ensemble connects its architectural history with preserved elements of the former household.

The history of the area also includes the Soto del Rey station of the Norte railway. It is an element of Soto del Rey's industrial heritage and complements the historical evidence with a connection to the railway.

River Landscape and Trails

A route from Olloniego/Lluniego to Soto Rei/Soto de Rey follows a winding course along the Río Nalón through an industrial area near Oviedo. The Río Nalón forms the main axis of this route. The route is part of the cycling ring of the Central Mountains.

Museums and Gardens

The museums in the vicinity of Soto de Rei include the Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias, the Museo etnográfico de la Lecheria, the Museo Arqueológico de Asturias and the Archivo Histórico de Asturias.

Núcleo Zoológico El Bosque is a zoo in the vicinity of Soto de Rei. Rodriga Garden and Campillín Garden are also gardens in the vicinity of Soto de Rei. Thus, alongside the museums, this nearby area also has a zoo and two explicitly named gardens.

When booking a holiday apartment in Soto de Ribera, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions are considerations alongside the choice of location. For the accommodation decision, these details form a separate framework, while river sections, buildings, museums, the zoo and the gardens remain different points of connection to the destination. This makes it possible to consider accommodation details and places visited separately.

For the overarching travel overview: Montaña Central.