아스투리아스‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 협곡

One of many impressive rock formations.

This trail is very easy to walk, as it's mostly shaded. However, you should still wear good, sturdy shoes.

A fantastic swimming spot in the VERY cold Cares River. Highly recommended, especially after a hike!

Before renting a bike from the "Oso goloso" rental shop in Proaza, you should know the following: the gearshift on the mountain bikes (without mudguards, bell, or luggage rack) is absurdly intentionally locked so that, out of a hypothetical 18 gears, you can only use 4 in the middle range (so the chain doesn't come off, hahaha). After you pay and sign, they'll explain this to you. However, this is completely unsuitable for riding the Bear Trail, especially the rather steep eastern variant with its very poor surface. Even with good fitness, you'll often have to dismount. Apparently, there's another rental shop in Proaza...

The "Xanas," after whom the gorge is named, are Asturian mountain stream nymphs who enchant shepherds on St. John's Eve. The path was created in the 1930s as preparatory work for a planned road from Villanueva to Pedroveya, which ultimately never came to fruition.

Spectacular place

Spectacular route

Known as the "Garganta Divina", this route between Cain (Leon, Castile and Leon) and Poncebos (Asturias) offers you the opportunity to walk between mountains that rise more than 2,000 meters above the bottom of the imposing gorge dug by the Cares River. You will see mythical peaks, cross bridges that connect both sides of the gorge, go through about 70 tunnels carved into the rock and witness an amazing natural spectacle.