Pembes – Hiking Trails, Mountains and Regional Culture

Hiking around Pembes

The guided Peña Oviedo route begins at the entrance to Pembes. It is described as taking four and a half hours, involving 400 metres of ascent and having a medium level of difficulty; it is not recommended for children under eight. If you are planning a trip with children, you can consider this age recommendation separately from the duration, ascent and level of difficulty.

Another notable hike is called PR-PNPE 26 “Ruta Hayedo de las Ilces”. It is designated as a 10.4-kilometre circular route of medium difficulty, includes 400 metres of ascent and descent respectively, and takes four and a half hours.

The Hayedo de las Ilces route runs through a dense oak and beech forest crossed by streams from the Cantabrian Mountains. It also reaches a flatter track leading from Pembes and then follows it for approximately two kilometres.

When planning your day, you can compare the different route lengths and times side by side. You can also consider the circular route, guided tour and hiking trail as different types of activity.

Guided Trails and National Park

The Parque Nacional de Los Picos de Europa National Park is located in the vicinity of Pembes. Free guided and interpreted tours in Spanish, led by the park’s own guides, are among the activities offered there.

Pembes is one of the designated starting points for the national park’s guided routes in the Picos de Europa.

The Camino de los Puertos de Pembes hiking trail is approximately 15.5 kilometres long and takes about four and a half hours. On its first section, it coincides with the PR-S2 (Camino de Á liva), while on its second section it follows the PR-S8 (Camino del Duje).

For your own planning, you can compare the Camino with the two other routes described based on its approximate total length and duration, and use the named trail sections as additional orientation within the route.

Mountains in the Surrounding Area

The summit of Coriscao and the mountains Torre Cerredo, Morra de Lechugales and Peña Vieja are located in the immediate vicinity of Pembes. The four destinations named provide a clear reference to the mountains, independently of the individual route itineraries.

When comparing holiday apartments in Pembes, focus on your travel dates, the appropriate room category and the applicable cancellation conditions on the respective accommodation pages. These three details provide a clear framework for comparing the planned days and nights.

Culture and Regional Traditions

On 2 July, the Virgen de la Salud festival takes place in Áliva. In 1998, it was recognised as an event of regional tourist interest and is particularly associated with Espinama and Pembes.

The Aula de la Miel de los Picos de Europa Museum and the Museo de los Bolos Museum are located in the wider region around Pembes. The Iglesia de Santa María (Piasca) church is also located in the vicinity of Pembes. You can consider the trails, mountain destinations and cultural sites separately according to your different interests.

Other places: Turieno, Fuente Dé, Espinama, Pido, Lon, Cosgaya

For the higher-level travel overview: Camaleño.