What to do in ribadesella?
If you are thinking of coming to spend a few days in Ribadesella we will help you a little by informing you about what you should not miss. Cultural activities, adventure, leisure ... to enjoy in couple, in family, with friends ...
1. DESCENT OF THE SEAL IN CANOE
The descent of the Sella by canoe is one of the major tourist attractions of our region. A 15-kilometer canoe ride along the River Sella between Arriondas and Ribadesella, to enjoy an unforgettable day in contact with nature. There are numerous tourist companies, such as Canoas Ribadesella, who provide you with all the material, as well as the basic knowledge of rowing, so that you can enjoy this adventure to the fullest.
2. HERMIT OF THE VIRGIN GUIDE
This is the hermitage that houses the patron saint of the sailors, the Virgin of Guide.
Located in the same village of Ribadesella, on Mount Corberu, with pedestrian access from the end of Paseo Doña Leticia or from the beach of La Atalaya, we find this hermitage that seems guarded by 3 guns that used to defend Ribadesella from enemy ships . In its interior we can observe, besides the religious image of the Virgin of Guide, its walls decorated with a score of reproductions of boats.
The hermitage itself has a spectacular beauty, but it is not less spectacular the landscape that we can observe from the outside: a magnificent view of our coast and our Villa.
3. THE CAVE OF CAVES OF WATER
Can you imagine going with your car doing caving? Something similar is what you can live here. Cuevas del Agua is a town located just 6 kilometers from Ribadesella, whose road access crosses a natural cave of about 300 meters in length, adorned by calcareous formations, stalactites and stalagmites very singular, and by which a turn stream. The correct lighting makes this cave a true work of art.
4. HORSE RIDING
Stunning views, incredible landscapes and the whole essence of the countryside you can enjoy doing one of the most beautiful horse routes in Asturias. Roads full of history. Tours of 1, 2 or 3 hours, adapted for riders without experience, accompanied by a guide with more than 10 years of dedication to the activity.
5. RECREATIONAL AREA OF ARDINES
Just 2 km. Of Ribadesella we find this peculiar place, surrounded by eucalyptus and with a spectacular panoramic view of the village of Ribadesella and its beach, the estuary that forms the mouth of the Sella, the hermitage of Guia and the lighthouse.
6. CAVE OF TITO BUSTILLO
The cave of Tito Bustillo, a cave of Upper Paleolithic rock art, with paintings and engravings of signs, animals and anthropomorphic representations.
The need to preserve the extraordinary heritage it contains motivated the opening of the Rock Art Center of Tito Bustillo, with visits to the cave restricted to a maximum number of visitors a day, so if you want to visit it is necessary to book well in advance .
These are some of the options to know and enjoy Ribadesella.
In later publications we will be giving more places to visit or proposing more tourist activities so that in your next visit you will know a little better Ribadesella and its surroundings.
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