Surroundings.The Palace of Merás is situated in the very centre of Tineo, within the town council bearing the same name as the village, situated in the South–West region of Asturias. The municipality offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities as well as the opportunity to take advantage of its local gastronomy and natural surroundings.

*CULTURAL LIFE

Apart from the Palace of Merás itself, we invite you to visit the Palace of the family García from Tineo (currently used for cultural events), the Palaces of Cabo del Río, Barreiro and Flórez Valdés in Tuña as well as the house in which the General Riego, originally from the same village, was raised during his childhood. You will also be able to admire two significant pre-historical megaliths in Merillés and Baradal and a tumulo-dolmen in Truébano. In terms of religious architecture, you must absolutely visit the parish church of Saint Peter of Tineo and the monasteries of Saint Michael in Bárcena and of Santa María la Real in Obona. We also recommend you visit the chapel of Saint Roch, a milestone in Saint James’ Way and the reason for many of the region’s most popular celebrations. The municipality also hosts the MOA (the Museum of Gold of Asturias) in Navelgas, the MUVA (the Bovine Museum of Asturias) in Naraval, the Museum of Sacred Art in the parish church of Saint Peter of Tineo, the Forest Museum in Muñalén and the town house of the Count of Campomanes in Sorriba.

 

*NATURE

Should you prefer to enjoy landscapes and the outdoors, we suggest you go to the Hoces del Esva for the surrounding views and walk along the Paseo de las Aves, the Paseo de los Frailes or the Paseo de San Juan (one of the stretches of the oldest routes used in the interior by Saint James). If you like hunting or fishing, Tineo and its region also have plenty to offer you.

*LEISURE

The most popular local celebrations are those of Saint Roch in August and Saint Peter in June. However, you can also enjoy plenty of events throughout the year such as the Fair of Samples, the many Gastronomic Days organised, farming competitions, or even the Bowling competition of Tineo...

*GASTRONOMY

Soups and cold meats prepared mainly from pork constitute the base of the local cuisine. Cabbage soup (potaje de berzas), chosco (one of the most peculiar products from the region made of pork), the fabada (made with white beans) or arbeyos (a dish made with peas) are amongst the most popular dishes. As mentioned, meat products are a favourite. All parts of the pork are used for products such as the tsinguaniza, andouillettes, black pudding made with rice, chorizo or butietso. Other bovine products of great quality can be grilled or used for stews. One can also enjoy dishes made with game such as wild boar, roe deer or venison. There are also a number of desserts to discover such as rice pudding, tseite tiesa, pancakes and others made with dairy products.