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It is a small Romanesque church located in a mountainous area known as Fuentes del Narcea. According to legend, the church was built in the 9th century by a group of monks who discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a holly tree. The statue became known as the "Virgin of the Holly" or the "Virgin of the Holly," and the church was built in her honor. The interior of the church is decorated with frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries, depicting scenes from the Bible and the life of Christ. The altar has a beautiful reredos carved in wood and painted with gold leaf, with images of the Virgin Mary, Saints Peter and Paul, and other saints. A popular destination for pilgrims and tourists who come to admire the beautiful architecture and rich history of the church. It is also a starting point for several hiking trails that lead to the nearby mountain peaks.

Stop here to get a perspective of the route and locate the places and towns.

Whether you're climbing up to Puerto del Palo or descending from it, it's worth stopping along the way to enjoy this inhospitable village, with some of its houses and hamlets uninhabited. It evokes a mix of emotions in me because the beauty of the place and its surroundings is indelible... as is the sadness of seeing these enclaves disappearing.

The Monastery of Santa María La Real de Obona was founded, according to a disputed original document that disappeared in the 17th century, by Prince Adelgaster (illegitimate son of King Don Silo) and his wife, Doña Brunilde, on January 17, 780. Obona was a major cultural and economic center. The monks perfected agricultural and livestock techniques, and Latin, philosophy, and theology classes were taught in its classrooms. The church is large and sober, built in the 13th century following the strict principles of the Cistercian order. It has three naves, the central one taller and wider resting on columns, three circular apses preceded by a triumphal arch, and a main portal of Romanesque architecture. Interior highlights include the Holy Christ of Obona, a magnificent Romanesque carving full of tenderness and balance. The outbuildings and the cloister were built in the 18th century, although they were never completed. Here you will find the oldest reference to cider, in a document from the period.

Good place to refill water bottles

Enjoy a beautiful forest

This one shelter was used to change clothes on our tour (with storms and wind).

A museum - free admission on Tuesdays. Otherwise, the prices are reasonable.