About the municipality 
Services 
| Primary school (1 school) |  |
| Secondary school |  |
| Nursery school (0 – 3 years) (1 school) | |
| Healthcare centre / Medical practice (1 facility) | |
| Pharmacy (1 pharmacy) | |
| Bank branch / ATMs (2 facilities) | |
| Supermarket (2 supermarkets) | |
| Local shops (1 shop) | |
| Petrol station (1 petrol station) | |
| Casa de Cultura (Arts & Community Centre) | |
| Library / Reading room (1 facility) | |
| Sports facilities (1 facility) | |
| Post office (1 office) | |
| (SDTL) Local technological promotion services | |
| Bus | |
| Train | |
| Taxi | |
| Car rental | |
| Bike & Rollerblade rental | |
| Campervan and Motorhome stopover | |
| Internet connectivity | |
| Optic fibre | |
| 5G mobile connection | |
ADSL and 4G coverage are quite reliable in the villages, with the exception of the capital, Proaza, where fibre optic internet is available.
| Coworking facilities | |
| Telework facilities | |
| Business incubators | |
| Business centres | |
| Hotels (Hotel Plaza La Abadía Hotel Torrepalacio Hotel La Casona Don Santos) |
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| Rural houses (Casa Rural Ca’ Presentina, Casa de Aldea Ca’ María Santa, Casa de Aldea Ca’ María Fallas) Rural flats (Ventana del Oso, Mirador del Oso, La Escanda) |
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| Guesthouses (Hostal La Posada de Proaza) | |
| Cottages (Casa de Aldea “Ca’ María Santa” Casa de Aldea “Ca’ María Fallas”) |
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| Hostels | |
| Rental housing | |
| Public rental housing | |
| Coliving | |
| Camping | |
| Mountains | El Reboyeu (687 m)(687) El Dentín (731 m) Redondeta (977 m) Peña Candeal (1,074 m) Pedregal (1,120 m) Pegacruces (1,161 m) Alceo (437 m) Teordia (516 m) Arbeyal (394 m) Pico Andrúas (1,015 m) Pico Cutiay (1,025m ) Picu’l Cuornu (1,169 m) Cueto Mar (1,177 m) Forcada (1,111 m) Peña Armada (611 m) Secueto (944 m) Yunqueiro (1,026 m) La Mostachal (1,333 m) Picu Pelao (1,354 m) Picu liOubiu (1,363 m) Peña Collada (1,104 m) |
| Hiking trails | |
| Recreational areas |
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| Rivers | Trubia river |
| Green spaces and forests | – Beech groves in Bandujo, Bustiello, Caranga, Proaza, Villamejín and Santa María – Chestnut groves in Caranga, Bandujo, Bustiello and Santa María – Holm oak groves in Bandujo, Bustiello, Caranga, Proaza, Santa María, Serandi, Villamejín and Linares – Oak groves in Linares |
| Protected natural areas | Pico Caldoveiro Protected Area” |
| Lowest point of the Municipality: 200 m above sea level
Highest point of the Municipality: 1363 m above sea level |
Climbing, hiking, cycling.
HIKING AND/OR CULTURAL ROUTES
Senda del Oso / The Bear’s Trail (old mining railway line), (Picarós – Valdemurio), 16.3 km.
– PR AS-235 Picarós Loop Trail (Proaza – Picarós – Serandi – Alto’l Portiellu – Canal Seca – Villamejín – Proaza), 13.5 km.
– Villamejín (short) Loop Trail (Villamejín – Serandi – San Martín – Villamejín), 7.8 km.
– Villamejín (long) Loop Trail (Villamejín – Collada de Aciera – Pico La Forcada – Villamejín), 10.4 km.
– Caranga de Arriba Loop Trail (Caranga de Arriba – Collado de Oliz – El Torrichón – Caranga de Arriba), 15.9 km.
– Caranga de Abajo Loop Trail (Caranga de Abajo – Mingoyo – Santa María de Traspeña – Las Ventas – Caranga de Abajo), 19.8 km.
– Las Ventas Loop Trail (Las Ventas – Bandujo – Bustiello – Fabar – Las Ventas), 14.7 km.
– Bandujo Loop Trail (Bandujo – Cuevallagar – Sograndio – Proacina – Bandujo), 24 km.
– Proaza Loop Trail (Proaza – Traslavilla – Linares – Proaza), 24 km.
– Proaza MTB Route (Proaza – Cuevallagar – Bandujo – Oliz – Traspeña – Oliz – Caranga de Abajo – Proaza – Villamejín – Collada de Aciera – Serandi – Picarós – Proaza), 54.7 km.
Senda del Oso / The Bear’s Trail (old mining railway line), (Picarós – Valdemurio), 16.3 km.
– PR AS-235 Picarós Loop Trail (Proaza – Picarós – Serandi – Alto’l Portiellu – Canal Seca – Villamejín – Proaza), 13.5 km.
– Villamejín (short) Loop Trail (Villamejín – Serandi – San Martín – Villamejín), 7.8 km.
– Villamejín (long) Loop Trail (Villamejín – Collada de Aciera – Pico La Forcada – Villamejín), 10.4 km.
– Caranga de Arriba Loop Trail (Caranga de Arriba – Collado de Oliz – El Torrichón – Caranga de Arriba), 15.9 km.
– Caranga de Abajo Loop Trail (Caranga de Abajo – Mingoyo – Santa María de Traspeña – Las Ventas – Caranga de Abajo), 19.8 km.
– Las Ventas Loop Trail (Las Ventas – Bandujo – Bustiello – Fabar – Las Ventas), 14.7 km.
– Bandujo Loop Trail (Bandujo – Cuevallagar – Sograndio – Proacina – Bandujo), 24 km.
– Proaza Loop Trail (Proaza – Traslavilla – Linares – Proaza), 24 km.
– Proaza MTB Route (Proaza – Cuevallagar – Bandujo – Oliz – Traspeña – Oliz – Caranga de Abajo – Proaza – Villamejín – Collada de Aciera – Serandi – Picarós – Proaza), 54.7 km.
| Swimming pools | |
| Beaches | |
| Rivers | |
| Reservoirs | |
| Lakes | |
| Spa / Thermal Waters | |
| Security level: | no data |
| Noise pollution level | Very low |
| Light pollution level | Very low |
| Traffic level: | Low |
| Air quality index (AQI): | Good |
The culinary offerings in the municipality of Proaza are as diverse and enticing as those found throughout the entirety of Asturias. The most important products are:
– Fuente cheese
– “Pote de nabos” (Turnip Pot)
– “Pote de castañas” (Chestnut Stew)
– “Pan dulce de Proaza” (Sweet Bread)
– “Pan de espelta” (Spelt bread)
– Fuente cheese
– “Pote de nabos” (Turnip Pot)
– “Pote de castañas” (Chestnut Stew)
– “Pan dulce de Proaza” (Sweet Bread)
– “Pan de espelta” (Spelt bread)
Restaurante – Alojamiento Rural La Casa’l Cura (restaurant and rural housing)
Bar El Manantial
Restaurante Peñas Juntas-Hostal La Posada de Proaza (restaurant & guesthouse)
Restaurante Traslavilla-Hotel Torrepalacio (restaurant & guesthouse)
Restaurante L’Esbardu
Sidrería-Restaurante Benjamín (cider bar & restaurant)
Restaurante La Senderuela
La Cabaña del Oso Goloso (Bike rental)
Bar El Manantial
Restaurante Peñas Juntas-Hostal La Posada de Proaza (restaurant & guesthouse)
Restaurante Traslavilla-Hotel Torrepalacio (restaurant & guesthouse)
Restaurante L’Esbardu
Sidrería-Restaurante Benjamín (cider bar & restaurant)
Restaurante La Senderuela
La Cabaña del Oso Goloso (Bike rental)
– Casa Museo del Oso (Bear House-Museum)
– Bandujo (declared Cultural Heritage Site on October 29th, 2009)
– Peñas Juntas Gorge
– Torre del Campo (Medieval defensive tower)
– Palace of the González Tuñón Family
– Bandujo (declared Cultural Heritage Site on October 29th, 2009)
– Peñas Juntas Gorge
– Torre del Campo (Medieval defensive tower)
– Palace of the González Tuñón Family
– Turnip and Fuente Cheese Culinary Fest
– Seronda and Mercáu de l’Alcordanza (Reminiscence and Autumn Menu Market)
– “Valles del Oso” Asturiana de los Valles Breed Competition & Exhibition
– Las Candelas and San Blas Fairs
– Local festivities of Cristo de la Misericordia – Proaza
– Local festivity of Los Remedios – Caranga
– Seronda and Mercáu de l’Alcordanza (Reminiscence and Autumn Menu Market)
– “Valles del Oso” Asturiana de los Valles Breed Competition & Exhibition
– Las Candelas and San Blas Fairs
– Local festivities of Cristo de la Misericordia – Proaza
– Local festivity of Los Remedios – Caranga
– Asociación de Mujeres de Proaza (women’s association)
– Asociación Virgen de Los Remedios – Proaza-Santo Adriano (organising association)
– Asociación de Hosteleros de Proaza (hospitality association)
– Association L’Abellugu – Proacina (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Mujeres El Castiello – Proacina (women’s association)
– Asociación de Vecinos Fabar – Traspeña (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos La Granda – Santa María (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos La Magdalena (residents’ association) – Linares
– Asociación de Vecinos – Bandujo (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos – Villamejín (residents’ association)
– Asociación Virgen de Los Remedios – Proaza-Santo Adriano (organising association)
– Asociación de Hosteleros de Proaza (hospitality association)
– Association L’Abellugu – Proacina (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Mujeres El Castiello – Proacina (women’s association)
– Asociación de Vecinos Fabar – Traspeña (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos La Granda – Santa María (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos La Magdalena (residents’ association) – Linares
– Asociación de Vecinos – Bandujo (residents’ association)
– Asociación de Vecinos – Villamejín (residents’ association)
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The highlight of the territory is the Medieval Village of Bandujo, declared a Cultural Interest Site on October 29th, 2009.
The municipality of Proaza stands out for its stunning natural beauty and proximity to Oviedo, with all services just twenty minutes away, all while offering the serenity of rural living and the warmth of its friendly residents.
Its strategic location meant that in the Middle Ages it was a key point in the communication between Asturias and the Meseta. From that epic period, Proaza preserves abundant and striking remains such as the medieval tower of Proaza.
Likewise, one of the few preserved medieval villages in Asturias is a testimony to that power: Banduxu, which also held the rank of being the first capital of Proaza.
Proaza is an ideal terrain for hiking and for all kinds of activities in nature. The river Trubia and the green and leafy landscapes that make up the area make it a mecca for hikers and cycle tourists who follow the Senda del Oso, one of the most outstanding green and ecological itineraries in Spain, which runs through the heart of Proaza, whose capital is also home to the Casa del Oso.
