Overo: Nature, Water Sports and Culture

Overo looks out over Embalse de Trasona. The Área Recreativa Overo is located beside the end of the reservoir; the Senda Pantano de Trasona begins at the dam in Overo. For planning your day, the water-related and cultural-historical topics can be considered separately.

Nature

Ducks, herons and grey herons can be observed along the shore of the reservoir on the Senda Pantano de Trasona. The shores of Embalse de Trasona are characterised by riparian vegetation, including alders, willows, oaks, poplars and eucalyptus trees. Embalse de Trasona provides a habitat for amphibians, protected dragonfly species and waterfowl that breed there at certain times of the year.

The route, shoreline scenery and seasonal nature observation can be organised as different focal points. Those wishing to structure their stay in a varied way can consider these nature themes separately from the cultural and sporting aspects.

Water

Embalse de Trasona is a venue for high-level rowing and canoeing competitions; Overo is among its surrounding recreational areas. In the vicinity, the Área Recreativa Overo has dining establishments and a car park.

Rowing and canoeing competitions, nature observation and the walking path stand alongside one another as different types of activity.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Overo, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective listing pages and match this information with your preferred focus on the shore, water competitions and culture. The information on travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions provides a practical basis for comparison, while the location information highlights different areas of interest: the path by the dam, shoreline observation, the competitions at the reservoir, and the architectural and festival history of Trasona are presented as separate topics. This keeps the choice of accommodation tied to your own travel plans without mixing up the individual facts about the area.

Further destinations

Other destinations in this location overview include Corvera De Asturias and Següencu.

Culture

Nearby in Trasona stands the Palacio de los Rodríguez de León, whose origins date back to the mid-15th century; it was extended in the 17th century and remodelled at the end of the 19th century. Its cubic basic structure is arranged around a square courtyard. The building has two floors; two three-storey towers stand at the corners of the main façade.

Nearby in Trasona, in Corvera de Asturias, the Palacio de los Rodríguez de León is protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest. Its architectural history, geometric structure and protected status offer different cultural-historical interpretations.

The Jira al Embalse de Trasona is recognised as a festival of tourist interest and has been celebrated as a tradition in Corvera for more than six decades. Its programme includes a musical procession with the Banda de Música de Corvera, scheduled to take place at the Área Recreativa de Overo and at the palace.

At Foguera 2025, the Foguerina “Mazanina” was burned at the Área Recreativa de Overo and chocolate was handed out to children.

For the overarching travel overview: Corvera De Asturias.