Hermitage of San Roque of Tineo

Its founding date is believed to be at the end of the 12th century. Renovated and built on several occasions, it nevertheless preserves the remains of its Romanesque construction, with half-barrel vaults and four buttresses that give it an appearance of great robustness. The door, with ashlars forming a perfect half point, and within a sobriety of great rustic style, consistent with all the rural chapels of the council.

Small Church of Saint Rochus at the entrance to Tineo

Saint Roch, to whom this church in Tineo is dedicated, was born in Montpellier, France, in the mid-14th century. He is popularly known - along with Saint Sebastian - as a "plague saint". Characteristic of the depiction of Rochus in paintings and as a statue is that he usually points to a plague bump on his leg; Often a dog can also be seen at his feet, because according to legend, when he was caring for people suffering from the plague, he was ill himself and withdrew into solitude, providing him with bread every day. The memorial day of Saint Roch in the calendar of saints is August 16th.