Just 300 m of cave but worth's the visit. Can go through by car or by foot. Very unique place. Bring a torch or high visibility best if you can.

Incredible cave. It is a tunnel to cross by car but it is so beautiful you would stop to take photos

The road goes though the cave, or the cave surrounds the road. Is quite fancy to see, but don't expect an amazing cave or funnels, etc. Anyways, it's free, and worth to visit.

Lovely attraction to include in your trip

Nice place

Impressive

(Translated by Google) We made a cheese and cider tasting reservation with Veronica. The truth is that it was a success! It is obvious that he likes his work and especially his land. It was a very enjoyable and educational tasting. He taught us how to pour cider and how to recognize the different cheeses. Totally recommended! (Original) Hicimos una reserva de cata de quesos y sidra con Verónica. La verdad que todo un acierto! Se nota que le gusta su trabajo y sobre todo su tierra. Fue una cata muy amena a la par que didáctica. Nos enseñó a echar sidra y cómo reconocer los distintos quesos. Totalmente recomendable!

Ongelofelijk dat je de echte tekeningen uit de oudheid kan bewonderen. Jammer dat alleen Spaans gesproken wordt. Je mag geen foto's maken. Maar de afbeeldingen allemaal echt gezien (Translated by Google) Incredible that you can admire the real drawings from antiquity. Too bad that only Spanish is spoken. You are not allowed to take photos. But the images were all really seen

Have to reserve online months in advance then present the ticket at the reservation place that is further from the cave. All very many steps to get to the cave

The main tunnel of TB is quite long. The horses are the main attraction. Some of the more unusual drawings are in the side caverns which were not acessible on the public tour

Closed until 28th Feb, 2023 - we did not know :)

Fascinating place. No photos allowed during your visit, which is good as you need to focus on where you are walking and absorb what you are seeing. It's quite magical. Tour guides are full of information. Amazing history. Tip: book early as they book out several days in advance.

There are not too many locations on the planet where you can see cave paintings, and these are spectacular. Purchase tickets well in advance as there is limited access and are sold out early. The museum is fun and instructive. A need-to-see on everyone's bucket list.

My hair stood up on the back of my neck! Awesome is an over-used word nowadays, but this place truly IS awesome! But a lack of a good guide book in English and only Spanish language tours meant I got less than I would have liked from the experience.

Wonderful experience seeing the prehistoric cave paintings. Must book as only guided tours of 10 max allowed going every 45 mins . Take a jumper and boots as cold and wet inside.

Such a great experience! Make sure to book in advance (through webpage) and to visit the adjacent museum (especially if you do not speak Spanish, as it explains in English what you will see in the cave)

We only managed to get access to the museum, which was very informative. If you want tickets to the cave, you need to book about a month in advance.

😃

Beautiful sunrise

Awesome views of the ocean and Ribadesella

A lovely place with a great view of Ribadesella.

Great views. Not much else, just great views.

Spiritual place

Amazing views

Peaceful place with a great view !!

The museum was pretty interesting but unremarkable. We couldn't get into Tito Bustillo (you need to make reservations a few weeks in advance), so we took a tour of the other cave at this site. It had some interesting rock formations, but there's really not much to it. Being in a nice cool cave on a muggy summer afternoon was a treat.

Great interactive place to visit even if the cave tour is fully booked. Nice gift shop and we'll laid out exhibition

Wonderful museum. Very well organized in 6 parts, with films explaining the cave donation and paintings. Both in Spanish and English. A must before or after your visit to the cave.

Very cool and fun place to visit. 5€ entry+ entrance to la cuevona cave. In my opinion is a must place to visit.

Quote nicely presented, mostly. In Spanish, could be more concise. You'd need to be very interested in cave paintings. Free on Wednesdays.

Very well designed exhibition of cave art replicas.

Must see

I tried not to be rude and spoke in my best Spanish. The information man was rude and told me to speak in English. I was only being courteous.

Unforgettable food and time.. many restaurants and beautiful views

We had wonderful lunch in the terrace. The views are breathtaking and the mountains so impressive. One of the best campings in Spain.

Very nice memory.. ;-)

Slow and not really friendly.

(Translated by Google) Today we took the 4 free guided tours offered by the Ribadesella City Council. It has been a very good experience, especially because of Milio, a wonderful guide, who explained the history of that beautiful town to us. (Original) Hoy hemos realizado las 4 visitas guiadas gratuitas que ofrece el Ayuntamiento de Ribadesella. A sido una muy buena experiencia, sobre todo por Milio, un guía estupendo, que nos explicado la historia de ese precioso pueblo.

(Translated by Google) Ribadesella is one of the most attractive places on the Asturian coast, not only for the beauty of its natural environment, with the Sella River that runs between green mountains, its estuary and its beaches, but also for its magnificent port and its beautiful historic center. Its old town, currently pedestrianized and which has many of the palaces and historic buildings perfectly restored, is medieval in style. Highlights include the Casa de los Ardines, the Casona del Escudo and the Prieto Cutre Palace, the current headquarters of the City Council. Walking through these streets that brim with the essence of the past is a real pleasure. It also has other places of interest such as the Torre de la Atalaya, the Hermitage of Guia and the parish church of Santa Maria Magdalena. Within the urban area, the Cueva de Tito Bustillo is very interesting, and in the surrounding area there are other caves and natural sites of real interest. The guide Emilio, whom I do not have the pleasure of meeting, takes the award for character of the month. Few people provoke such disparity in their comments, in some cases of great admiration and in others of genuine rejection. Anyway, from the summary of reviews I give my score, which is not that of that illustrious villa that deserves five stars. (Original) Ribadesella es uno de los lugares mas atractivos de la costa asturiana, no solo por la belleza de su entorno natural, con el rio Sella que transcurre entre verdes montañas, su ria y sus playas sino tambien por su magnifico puerto y su precioso casco historico. Su casco antiguo, actualmente peatonalizado y que mantiene perfectamente restaurados muchos de los palacios y edificios historicos, es de corte medieval. Destacan la Casa de los Ardines, la Casona del Escudo y el Palacio de Prieto Cutre, actual sede del Ayuntamiento. Pasear por estas calles que rebosan esencia del pasado, resulta un autentico placer. Tambien tiene otros lugares de interes como la Torre de la Atalaya, la Ermita de Guia y la iglesia parroquial de Santa Maria Magdalena. Dentro del casco urbano, resulta muy interesante la Cueva de Tito Bustillo, y en los alrededores hay otras cuevas y parajes naturales de verdadero interes. El guia Emilio, al cual no tengo el placer de conocer, se lleva el premio al personaje del mes. Pocas personas suscitan tanta disparidad en sus comentarios, en unos casos de gran admiracion y en otros de autentico rechazo. En fin, del resumen de reseñas pongo mi puntuacion, que no es la de esa ilustre villa que merece las cinco estrellas.

A nice cozy beach with a walkway and several ramps for beach access. Free parking available at the end of the beach and a surfschool located in the middle area. Family friendly and a great spot for a day off.

Bonita playa de arena y piedras. Con mar en calma, normalmente. Aspecto negativo el sitio para aparcar (Translated by Google) Nice beach of sand and stones. With calm seas, usually. Negative aspect of the parking space

Beautiful beach, great bars to eat at, highly recommended.

Playa amplia con bastantes piedras. Dispone de duchas completas y de pies. La arena es fina en las zonas sin piedras. Se aparca relativamente fácil por las calles cercanas. El paseo marítimo es agradable con casas espectaculares. El paisaje merece la pena. (Translated by Google) Wide beach with plenty of stones. It has full and foot showers. The sand is fine in the areas without stones. Parking is relatively easy in the nearby streets. The promenade is pleasant with spectacular houses. The landscape is worth it.

Nice and romantic beach walkway. Stopped for snails and beer, recommended!

Espectacular playa de arena blanca fina, con un paseo marítimo precioso. Hay zonas con piedra cuando baja la marea. Entorno maravilloso, muy recomendable. (Translated by Google) Spectacular beach of fine white sand, with a beautiful promenade. There are areas with stones when the tide goes out. Wonderful environment, highly recommended.

Nice place, nice service. I'd reccomend It.

Preciosa playa ideal para darse un paseo, tanto por arriba y tomarse una cervez en el chiringuito mirando al mar, comí por la arena. Ojo con las piedras, hay muchísimas. Es una zona preciosa. (Translated by Google) Beautiful beach, ideal for taking a walk, both above and having a beer at the beach bar looking at the sea, I ate on the sand. Be careful with the stones, there are many. It is a beautiful area.

Super ok!!!!!!

Playa muy bonita con mucho oleaje para hacer surf o para pasar un rato divertido. Hay muchas piedras para entrar al mar, así que recomiendo llevar escarpines. En octubre no hay problema de aparcamiento. Si os molestan los perros, no vayáis a esta playa. Yo me lo he pasado genial viéndoles disfrutar de las olas y de la arena. Si veis alguna caca de perro, no es culpa del perro, es culpa del dueño. En general, todos recogen sus cacas. Casas impresionantes a pie de playa, todas perfectamente cuidadas. (Translated by Google) Very nice beach with lots of waves for surfing or having a fun time. There are many stones to enter the sea, so I recommend bringing booties. In October there is no parking problem. If dogs bother you, don't go to this beach. I have had a great time watching them enjoy the waves and the sand. If you see some dog poop, it's not the dog's fault, it's the owner's fault. In general, everyone picks up their poop. Impressive houses on the beach, all perfectly maintained.

Great waves

Closed every year at least once in August, normally after rains, due to laboratory tests of water. The results of these analyses take 2-3 days, we were told. That means that 2-3 days when the people were swimming - the water, especially close to the estuary of Sella River, was infected. While those days when it is closed (red flag), most probably, it is already free of pathogens. What we can not understand as from 2020, when we started to spend two weeks of August in Ribadesella, is why the municipality can not improve the waste water treatment facility and other sanitation measures!!!??? Every year, the pattern is the same: heavy rains for 1-2-3 days, then sunny days - and the beach closed !!! In August also the tides are very high (tides of San Vicente, may be due to supermoon), and at those hours, there is no beach at all, just waves as on the photos. When the tide is low - it is an impressive beach, with a lot of space, where you can play rugby if you wish 😊

Lovely place

Muy bonita😊, hay una ruta de los dinosaurios, y un mirador con vistas de toda la playa. bonita para ir a dar un paseo. (Translated by Google) Very pretty😊, there is a dinosaur route, and a viewpoint with views of the entire beach. nice to go for a walk.

I’m an experienced rider so I asked the girl from the stables for a ride with other experienced riders. She explained that they never gallop but that we would trot often. That was okay for me. She told me I could join two people who were experienced on their three hour ride! The trail was nice and the horse was sweet, but it turned out that these people were total beginners so we couldn’t trot at all! I understand for safety reasons that we couldn’t trot but the girl shouldn’t have told me that they were experienced riders, because I wouldn’t have joined them if I knew. It was pretty boring to walk three hours in a row.

(Translated by Google) A good place to go on a horseback ride with children and have a first contact with these noble animals. Duration of the tour of 1h or 2h and with good prices. We were with a 5 and 7 year old boy, and great. The attention of 10 monitors. (Original) Un buen sitio en el que realizar una ruta a caballo con niños y tener un primer contacto con estos nobles animales. Duración del recorrido de 1h o 2h y con buenos precios. Nosotros estuvimos con un niño de 5 y 7 años, y genial. La atención de los monitores de 10.

Had a great time with Maria... at the wnd they allow you to trot and gallop a bit to end the experience on a high note!

(Translated by Google) My son's first contact with horses. It was a very nice and fun experience. He really enjoyed it! Lovely monitors !! The horses, without words ... 🥰. The divine environment! 100% advisable !! (Original) Primer contacto de mi hijo con los caballos. Fue una experiencia muy bonita y divertida. Disfrutó muchísimo! Los monitores encantadores!! Los caballos, sin palabras...🥰. El entorno divino! 100% aconsejable!!

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended even for people who have not ridden a horse as in my case and my partner's. We have learned a lot and what we have liked the most is being in contact with nature enjoying it together with the horses Ragnar and Rolo, they are wonderful. Also note that Alejandra has been an instructor of 10 and super friendly, always maintaining a conversation with the group. I recommend 100% ❤️ (Original) Muy recomendable incluso para la gente que no ha montado a caballo como en mi caso y el de mi pareja. Hemos aprendido mucho y lo que más nos ha gustado es estar en contacto con la naturaleza disfrutándola junto a los caballos Ragnar y Rolo, son una maravilla. También destacar que Alejandra ha sido una instructora de 10 y super amable manteniendo siempre conversación con el grupo. Recomiendo 100% ❤️

Had a fantastic time with my friend there. I found the staff very knowledgeable and matched our abilities perfectly Highly recommended to anyone

Nice for a horse ride through the mountain trail

(Translated by Google) It couldn't have been a better experience. The treatment we have received is impressive and even more so, the attention to detail, especially because we had never ridden a horse. Wonderful people and spectacular animal care. Thank you so much. We will repeat without a doubt. (Original) No podía haber sido una experiencia mejor. Impresionante el trato que hemos recibido y más aún ,el cuidado de los detalles sobre todo por q nunca habíamos montado a caballo. Maravillosas personas y el cuidado de los animales espectacular. Muchas gracias. Repetiremos sin duda.

(Translated by Google) An incredible experience for the whole family! Our 4 and 5 year old daughters, like us, have really enjoyed the ride. We recommend it 100%. María and David are super professional and very attentive with the little ones. (Original) Una experiencia increíble para toda la familia! Nuestras hijas de 4 y 5 años, tal como nosotros, han disfrutado muchísimo el paseo. Lo recomendamos 100%. María y David son super profesionales y muy atentos con los más pequeños.

(Translated by Google) We had a great time! We chose a 3-hour route and it exceeded our expectations in every aspect. David made us feel very comfortable throughout the route. 100% recommendable (Original) Nos lo hemos pasado genial! Escogimos una ruta de 3h y superó nuestras expectativas en todos los aspectos. David nos hizo sentir muy agusto durante toda la ruta. 100% recomendable

(Translated by Google) We did a good horseback riding route with them, two hours long, one part goes deep into the mountain and it's amazing. We did it with two children and it was great. The two instructors were very nice, especially the blonde girl, I don't remember the one. name. The horses were very docile, except for the one that the child had, who was a little stubborn and had to spend a little time dealing with him, but he had a great time. And the child is 7 years old.😂 (Original) Hicimos con ellos una buena ruta a caballo ,de dos horas en una de las partes se adentra en la montaña y es un pasada .la hicimos con dos niños y genial.las dos monitoras muy majas sobre todo la chica rubia ,no me acuerdo del nombre. Los caballos muy dóciles menos el que le tocó al niño que era un poco cabezón y tubo que estar un ratillo lidiando con el pero se lo pasó muy bien .y tiene 7 años el niño.😂

Picturesque views and nice walking, easy parking during the week

Un espectáculo verlos aún con mal tiempo, lo recomiendo muchísimo. Nosotros fuimos lloviendo y con mucho viento, pero si podéis ir con solecito sería ya increíble. Los caminos son un poco complicados para llegar andando, lo mejor es ir en coche. (Translated by Google) A spectacle to see them even in bad weather, I highly recommend it. We were raining and very windy, but if you can go with the sun it would be incredible. The roads are a bit difficult to reach on foot, it is best to go by car.

Beautiful and impressive at the same time. It's a shame you can only see a small part of it.

La ruta tiene mucho encanto y ofrece parajes de película. Se puede llegar en coche sin problema. La pista que da acceso al aparcamiento es algo estrecha y hay que tener cuidado si vienen coches en sentido contrario. El aparcamiento es suficiente para la afluencia de coches. Caben aproximadamente 15 - 20 coches. La ruta no es fácil. Pese a que dice que es para niños, yo lo haría con menores de 16 años. Hay que tener cuidado con los terraplenes, barrancos y agujeros cerca del sendero. También existen bajadas y subidas muy abruptas, casi verticales. La ruta se puede hacer lineal entre área recreativa acantilado de la muerte (Ribadesella) y área recreativa Guadamia que son 6 km. También se puede hacer circular, Ribadesella --> acantilados --> Guadamia --> ruta por el campo --> Ribadesella. Importante llevar gorra o sombrero pues no hay sombra. Llevar calzado adecuado y móvil con suficiente batería por si te pierdes. (Translated by Google) The route is very charming and offers movie locations. It can be reached by car without problem. The track that gives access to the car park is somewhat narrow and you have to be careful if cars come from the opposite direction. Parking is sufficient for the influx of cars. Approximately 15 - 20 cars fit. The route is not easy. Despite the fact that it says that it is for children, I would do it with children under 16 years of age. You have to be careful with embankments, ravines and holes near the trail. There are also very abrupt descents and ascents, almost vertical. The route can be made linear between the cliff of death recreational area (Ribadesella) and the Guadamia recreational area, which is 6 km. It can also be circulated, Ribadesella --> cliffs --> Guadamia --> country route --> Ribadesella. It is important to wear a cap or hat as there is no shade. Wear suitable footwear and a mobile with enough battery in case you get lost.

Very nice place to see. Easy to reach by car.

Beautiful place to take some pictures, still a lot of wind! You gotta be careful

Nice views if the weather is good

Beautiful cliffs in front with the mountains behind

Public park with off-road parking and picnic area, where numerous unpaved trails begin leading to breathtaking coastal views. Do not miss this, worth the trip.

Amazing landscapes and cliffs. For relaxing.

I tried not to be rude and spoke in my best Spanish. The information man was rude and told me to speak in English. I was only being courteous.

Unforgettable food and time.. many restaurants and beautiful views

We had wonderful lunch in the terrace. The views are breathtaking and the mountains so impressive. One of the best campings in Spain.

Very nice memory.. ;-)

Slow and not really friendly.

(Translated by Google) Today we took the 4 free guided tours offered by the Ribadesella City Council. It has been a very good experience, especially because of Milio, a wonderful guide, who explained the history of that beautiful town to us. (Original) Hoy hemos realizado las 4 visitas guiadas gratuitas que ofrece el Ayuntamiento de Ribadesella. A sido una muy buena experiencia, sobre todo por Milio, un guía estupendo, que nos explicado la historia de ese precioso pueblo.

(Translated by Google) Ribadesella is one of the most attractive places on the Asturian coast, not only for the beauty of its natural environment, with the Sella River that runs between green mountains, its estuary and its beaches, but also for its magnificent port and its beautiful historic center. Its old town, currently pedestrianized and which has many of the palaces and historic buildings perfectly restored, is medieval in style. Highlights include the Casa de los Ardines, the Casona del Escudo and the Prieto Cutre Palace, the current headquarters of the City Council. Walking through these streets that brim with the essence of the past is a real pleasure. It also has other places of interest such as the Torre de la Atalaya, the Hermitage of Guia and the parish church of Santa Maria Magdalena. Within the urban area, the Cueva de Tito Bustillo is very interesting, and in the surrounding area there are other caves and natural sites of real interest. The guide Emilio, whom I do not have the pleasure of meeting, takes the award for character of the month. Few people provoke such disparity in their comments, in some cases of great admiration and in others of genuine rejection. Anyway, from the summary of reviews I give my score, which is not that of that illustrious villa that deserves five stars. (Original) Ribadesella es uno de los lugares mas atractivos de la costa asturiana, no solo por la belleza de su entorno natural, con el rio Sella que transcurre entre verdes montañas, su ria y sus playas sino tambien por su magnifico puerto y su precioso casco historico. Su casco antiguo, actualmente peatonalizado y que mantiene perfectamente restaurados muchos de los palacios y edificios historicos, es de corte medieval. Destacan la Casa de los Ardines, la Casona del Escudo y el Palacio de Prieto Cutre, actual sede del Ayuntamiento. Pasear por estas calles que rebosan esencia del pasado, resulta un autentico placer. Tambien tiene otros lugares de interes como la Torre de la Atalaya, la Ermita de Guia y la iglesia parroquial de Santa Maria Magdalena. Dentro del casco urbano, resulta muy interesante la Cueva de Tito Bustillo, y en los alrededores hay otras cuevas y parajes naturales de verdadero interes. El guia Emilio, al cual no tengo el placer de conocer, se lleva el premio al personaje del mes. Pocas personas suscitan tanta disparidad en sus comentarios, en unos casos de gran admiracion y en otros de autentico rechazo. En fin, del resumen de reseñas pongo mi puntuacion, que no es la de esa ilustre villa que merece las cinco estrellas.

(Translated by Google) A very nice, short and curious route, you can walk with dogs and it has incredible views, you also learn about what they did before in the town with the whales and it is very interesting, I recommend taking the walk (Original) Una ruta muy bonita, cortay curiosa se puede pasear con perros y tiene unas vistas increíbles, además aprendes sobre lo que hacían antes en el pueblo con las ballenas y es muy interesante, recomiendo dar el paseo

(Translated by Google) The Mingote Panels are on the promenade next to the port. The artist has left his mark on six panels. (Original) Los Paneles de Mingote están en el paseo junto al puerto. El artista ha dejado su huella en seis paneles.

(Translated by Google) Panels that illustrate the history of Ribadesella. They are located on the port promenade. The views are very beautiful. (Original) Paneles que ilustran la historia de Ribadesella. Están ubicados en el paseo del puerto. Las vistas son muy bonitas.

(Translated by Google) I liked them, it is a very pleasant and entertaining way to learn about history, they are on the Leitzia walk, free. (Original) Me gustaron,es una manera muy agradable y entretenida de saber sobre la historia, están en el paseo Leitzia,gratuito.

(Translated by Google) On the Paseo de la Grúa in Ribadesella we find these panels that represent the stages of History in Asturias. They are curious, to take the walk entertaining, and learning something about the history of this place. (Original) En el Paseo de la Grúa de Ribadesella encontramos estos paneles que representan las etapas de la Historia en Asturias. Son curiosos, para dar el paseo entretenido, y aprendiendo algo sobre la historia de este lugar.

(Translated by Google) We looked in Maps for a place of interest to visit and this one came up... although we don't know much about the history of the area, we thought it was a very well-crafted panel, with unique details to admire. Creativity in its purest form. They have chosen a beautiful place to put it, next to a promenade next to the sea. (Original) Buscamos en Maps un sitio de interes para conocer y nos salio este.. aunque no conocemos mucho la historia de la zona nos parecio unos paneles muy bien trabajados, con detalles unicos y de admirar. Creatividad en estado puro. Han elegido un sitio precioso para ponerlo, al lado de un paseo pegado al mar.

(Translated by Google) Mingote panels Ribadesella according to Mingote Very special review of local history with which the humorist and language academic leaves his mark like in no other of his works. With the joyful line that he has been smoothing in his long artistic career, Mingote plays with the representation of representations, especially in his vision of the Paleolithic, which could well be interpreted as a metalanguage close to Rock art. Mingote has left his most monumental vignette printed in Ribadesella, arranged in 6 large ceramic panels (four meters long by one and a half meters high, each). Of course, with characters slowly cooked in stoneware, big noses and comical poses. And as in the caveman, his recreations of the rest of the story put the Mingotesque accent on the corresponding period, with which authentic prose emerges, in the form of a caricature, to relate a past that is local to the facts. and universal in its artistic reproduction. Located on the popular Paseo de la Grúa, one of the most beautiful maritime façades on the Cantabrian coast, the panels add another attraction to this busy path, uniting the cultural merits with those of the landscape, with the immediacy of the Sella estuary and the rolling sea in the background on the beach of Santa Marina. A unique estuary for a unique work. What is officially known as the Historical Route of the Port are these six mosaics corresponding to six great moments of Riosella's past, previously selected by local writer Toni Silva. Prehistory, Middle Ages, Renaissance, The War of Independence, the emigration of the 19th century and the period closest to the current one, which includes the caricatured figures of the Princes of Asturias, occasional tourists to this municipality, in which Prince Felipe He appears headless, given that his improper height, Mingote seems to tell us, does not completely fit into the mural. After the drawings made by Mingote, the panels began to be made by hand in the workshop of the Asturian ceramist Pachu Muñiz, later they were transferred in hundreds of small pieces to the San Claudio faience factory, in Oviedo, to join them all, more than 300, in a final cooking at more than a thousand degrees. The result of this complex process is the six giant puzzles. According to Muñiz, who knows the final work best, the ideal way to appreciate the murals is from about three meters away, allowing the view to wander from one side to the other through the countless nooks and crannies of the composition, as if They were large canvases of traditional painting. In any case, if we get closer, the characters become more endearing and the general scenery is divided into a multitude of gestures and details that could otherwise be overlooked. Dozens of faces and characters, each one different from the other, with their own expression and personality, magically populate the historical scenes. The episodes related by Mingote refer to the man of Tito Bustillo and the Paleolithic culture of the caves; to Rome and the Middle Ages, with basic elements such as hunting and the reworking of whales or the granting of the Carta Puebla of 1270, founding the council, which Alfonso X the Wise granted to the town; the Renaissance, 16th century, with the visit of Charles V and the salt port; the War of Independence, with the occupation of the French; and emigration to America, 19th century, with the brig “Havana”. A sixth mural, which Mingote calls “La Modernidad” presents a picture from the beginning of the 20th century, before the civil war, with the iron bridge that crossed the estuary, bathers dressed in the old fashion, a man reading the local newspaper « L'Atalaya» and the Princes of Asturias. (Original) Los paneles de Mingote Ribadesella según Mingote Especialísimo repaso a la historia local con el que el humorista y académico de la Lengua deja su impronta como en ningún otro de sus trabajos. Con el trazo alegre que ha ido limando en su dilatada carrera artística, Mingote juega a la representación de las representaciones, sobre manera en su visión del Paleolítico, que bien pudiera interpretarse como un metalenguaje cercano al arte Rupestre. Mingote ha dejado impresa en Ribadesella su viñeta más monumental, dispuesta en 6 paneles de cerámica de grandes dimensiones (cuatro metros de largo por uno y medio de alto, cada uno). Eso sí, con personajes cocidos lentamente en el gres, grandes narices y poses cómicas. Y como en el hombre de la caverna, sus recreaciones del resto de la historia ponen el acento Mingotesco a la época que corresponda, con lo que va brotando una prosa auténtica, en forma de caricatura, para relatar un pasado que es local en los hechos y universal en su reproducción artística. Ubicados en el popular Paseo de la Grúa, una de las fachadas marítimas más bellas de la cornisa cantábrica, los paneles suman un atractivo más a esta transitada senda, uniendo los méritos culturales a los del paisaje, con la inmediatez de la ría del Sella y la mar batiente de fondo en la playa de Santa Marina. Un estuario único para una obra única. Lo que oficialmente se conoce como la Ruta Histórica del Puerto son estos seis mosaicos correspondientes a seis grandes momentos del pasado riosellano, seleccionados previamente por el escritor local Toni Silva. Prehistoria, Edad Media, Renacimiento, La Guerra de la Independencia, la emigración del siglo XIX y la época más cercana a la actual, que incluye las figuras cariturizadas de los Príncipes de Asturias, turistas ocasionales de este municipio, en el que el Príncipe Felipe aparece sin cabeza, dado que su altura impropia, parece decirnos Mingote, no cabe por completo en el mural. Tras los dibujos realizados por Mingote, los paneles comenzaron a elaborarse artesanalmente en el taller del ceramista asturiano Pachu Muñiz, posteriormente se trasladaron en centenares de pequeñas piezas a la fábrica de loza de San Claudio, en Oviedo, para unirlas todas, más de 300, en una cocción final a más de mil grados. El resultado de este complejo proceso son los seis puzzles gigantes. Según Muñiz, que es quien mejor conoce la obra final, la manera idónea de apreciar los murales es desde unos tres metros de distancia, dejando que la vista se recree, de un lado a otro, por los innumerables recovecos de la composición, como si de grandes lienzos de pintura tradicional se tratase. De todas formas, si nos acercamos, los personajes resultan más entrañables y la escenografía general se reparte en multitud de gestos y detalles que de otro modo podían pasarse por alto. Decenas de rostros y personajes, cada uno diferente al otro, con expresión y personalidad propia, pueblan mágicamente las escenas históricas. Los episodios relatados por Mingote se refieren al hombre de Tito Bustillo y la cultura paleolítica de las cavernas; a Roma y la Edad Media, con elementos básicos como la caza y la reelaboración de las ballenas o el otorgamiento de la Carta Puebla de 1270, fundacional del concejo, que concedió a la villa Alfonso X el Sabio; el Renacimiento, siglo XVI, con la visita de Carlos V y el puerto salinero; la guerra de la Independencia, con la ocupación de los franceses; y la emigración a América, siglo XIX, con el bergantín «Habana». Un sexto mural, que Mingote llama “La Modernidad” dispone una estampa de principios del siglo XX, anterior a la guerra civil, con el puente de hierro que cruzaba la ría, bañistas ataviados a la antigua usanza, un señor leyendo el periódico local «L’Atalaya» y los Príncipes de Asturias.

(Translated by Google) A very fun way to explain the history of Ribadesella, while you walk along the banks of the Sella River reaching the mouth and just before starting the climb to the viewpoint. Then, below you have the path of Asturian mythology. (Original) Una forma muy divertida de explicar la historia de Ribadesella, mientras paseas por la ribera del Río Sella llegando a la desembocadura y justo antes de iniciar la subida al mirador. Luego, a continuación tienes la senda de la mitología asturiana.

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Heavens Gate

(Translated by Google) The parish of Santa María Magdalena in Ribadesella is an artistic treasure that you cannot miss. Its temple houses an impressive collection of paintings that will transport you to another era. Every detail of these masterpieces is a delight for the senses, from the meticulousness of the strokes to the richness of the colors. It is a true gift to be able to contemplate these paintings and immerse yourself in their beauty. If you are an art lover, this parish is a must. You will not regret! (Original) La parroquia de Santa María Magdalena en Ribadesella es un tesoro artístico que no te puedes perder. Su templo alberga una impresionante colección de pinturas que te transportarán a otra época. Cada detalle de estas obras maestras es un deleite para los sentidos, desde la meticulosidad de los trazos hasta la riqueza de los colores. Es un verdadero regalo poder contemplar estas pinturas y sumergirse en su belleza. Si eres amante del arte, esta parroquia es un destino obligado. ¡No te arrepentirás!

(Translated by Google) It's very pretty, it surprised me a lot. I had come to Ribadesella several times and always saw it closed, this time I was able to go in and I loved it. What caught my attention the most is its square dome with trompe l'oeil as if curtains were falling from it, with very beautiful and detailed frescoes. To see it properly you have to put €1 in a box and as it lights up there is a voice-over that explains what lights up. Very interesting. (Original) Es muy bonita, me sorprendió mucho. Había venido varias veces a Ribadesella y siempre la vi cerrada, esta vez pude entrar y me encantó. Lo que más me llamó la atención es su cúpula cuadrada con trampantojo como si cayeran unas cortinas desde ella, con frescos muy bonitos y detallados. Para poder verla bien hay que meter 1€ en un cajetín y a la par que se va iluminando hay una voz en off que te explica lo que se ilumina. Muy interesante.

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved/restored on the outside and with two towers on the sides that guard a Christ between them, they offer an impressive view from López Muñiz Street. It has a modern appearance on the outside and I cannot comment on the interior since it was a holiday and it was closed and we could not enter. (Original) Muy bien conservada/restaurada por el exterior y con dos torres a los lados que custodian un cristo entre ellas, ofrecen una vista imponente desde la calle López Muñiz. Tiene un aspecto moderno por el exterior y no puedo comentar el interior ya que al ser festivo estaba cerrada y no pudimos entrar.

(Translated by Google) Nice church to visit. Of recent architecture but with a beautiful dome. (Original) Iglesia bonita de visitar. De arquitectura reciente pero con una cúpula preciosa.

(Translated by Google) Church that should not be missed, it is simple and there are paintings inside. You have to look carefully at the hours to see it because it is not always open. The church square has a lot of life because of the restaurants. (Original) Iglesia que no hay que dejar de ver, es sencilla y hay pinturas en el interior. Hay que mirar bien el horario para poder verla porque no siempre está abierta. La plaza de la iglesia tiene mucha vida por los restaurantes.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church with paintings on its ceilings and walls decorated with altarpieces and carvings of great beauty and value. Its more modern exterior with details does not overshadow its interior of great beauty. Admission during mass hours is free and you can enjoy this temple. (Original) Preciosa iglesia con pinturas en sus techos y paredes decoradas con retablos y tallas de gran belleza y valor. Su exterior mas moderno con detalles no hace sombra a su interior de gran belleza. La entrada en horas de misa es libre y puedes disfrutar de este templo.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church in Ribadesella, well preserved and central. The height of the towers and the paintings inside are surprising. It is worth visiting and enjoying the atmosphere and life that you find around. The priest, a charmer, very attentive and kind, is appreciated for his close and generous treatment in time. (Original) Preciosa iglesia en Ribadesella, bien conservada y céntrica. Sorprende la altura de las torres y las pinturas del interior. Merece la pena visitarla y disfrutar del ambiente y vida que encuentras alrededor. El sacerdote, un encanto, muy atento y amable, se agradece un trato cercano y generoso en tiempo.

(Translated by Google) I don't understand why they paint a monument... It was prettier raw... (Original) No entiendo por qué pintan un monumento... Era mas bonito en crudo...

(Translated by Google) Disappointed, I saw some photos with the tower covered in vegetation and I found a tower painted in white that had nothing to do with it. Or the best thing is that my expectations were different. (Original) Decepcionada, vi unas fotos con la torre cubierta de vegetación y me encontré con una torre pintada en blanco que no tenía nada que ver. O lo mejor es que mis expectativas eran otras.

(Translated by Google) We were in Ribadesella with little time to see something touristy and interesting. We saw this tower, we looked for photos and we thought it was nice to see it when we saw how it was surrounded by green on all sides... we were about 10 minutes away walking. Unfortunately, when we arrived we were surprised that it did not have a single green branch around it... it was completely bare, leaving it exposed... it is big, tall... but like any other. We took a walk but nothing out of this world when we found the Tower, they took away its magic (Original) Estuvimos por Ribadesella pasando con poco tiempo para conocer algo turistico e interesante. Nos salia esta torre, buscamos fotos y nos parecio bonito conocerla al ver como estaba rodeada de verde por todos los lados.. estabamos a unos 10 minutos andando. Desafortunadamente cuando llegamos nos encontramos con la sorpresa que no tenia ni una sola rama verde por su alrededor.. estaba pelada totalmente dejandola al descubierto.. es grande, alta.. pero como cualquier otra. Nos dimos un paseo pero nada del otro mundo al encontrarnos con la Torre, le quitaron su magia

(Translated by Google) Located at the beginning of the Guia road, attached to the Palacete de La Atalaya. Covered with a peculiar ivy. Medieval-looking building, which conveys a romantic taste for the past. End of Yes. XIX (Original) Situada, Al principio de camino de Guia, anexo al Palacete de La Atalaya. Cubierta de una peculiar hiedra. Edificio de aspecto medieval, que transmite el gusto romántico por el pasado. Finales del Si. XIX

(Translated by Google) The Atalaya tower is a 19th century tower. Which demonstrates its owner's fascination with the medieval. Currently it is covered with ivy or vegetation which, although it gives it a special charm, does not reveal the construction materials of the Tower. It is located at the beginning of a walk that ends at the hermitage (Original) La torre de la Atalaya es una torre del siglo XIX. Que demuestra la fascinación de su dueño por lo medieval. Actualmente se encuentra cubierta de hiedra o vegetación que aunque le da un encanto especial no deja ver los materiales de construcción de la Torre. Se encuentra al inicio de un paseo que finaliza en la ermita

(Translated by Google) Privately owned medieval-style tower that we find on the access road to the Hermitage of the Virgen de Guía. It is completely covered with weeds and is not in very good condition. (Original) Torre de estilo medieval de propiedad privada que nos encontramos en el camino de acceso hacia la Ermita de la Virgen de Guía. Está completamente cubierta de maleza y se aprecia que no está en muy buen estado.

(Translated by Google) More of the same, impressive views of the beaches and cliffs, plus the sea was rough and it is even more beautiful that way (Original) Más de lo mismo, unas vistas de las playas y acantilados impresionante, además el mar estaba bravo y así es más bonito todavía

(Translated by Google) They are finally looking at it for its maintenance. Something very beautiful to contemplate with the history it has. (Original) Por fin la están mirando por su mantenimiento. Algo muy bonito de contemplar con la historia que tiene.