San Juan Bautista de Corias

A Parador hotel in Corias (Cangas del Narcea), Asturias; a former monastery and designated cultural property.

Location and setting
Located in the village of Corias, in the municipality of Cangas del Narcea in southwest Asturias, the complex sits in a rural, mountainous part of western Asturias.

Public and heritage character
It is a publicly managed Parador hotel housed in a secularized monastery of medieval origin. The building is monumental in character, associated with Romanesque architecture, and is designated as a cultural property (Bien de Interés Cultural).

Who it suits
It suits travelers interested in historic architecture, rural landscapes and a quiet base for exploring western Asturias and nearby villages. Travel around the area is commonly done by car and comfortable footwear is advisable for walking in rural settings.

Key facts

Source: Wikidata Q7414562 (CC0)

Instance

secularized monastery, monument, parador

Country

Spain

Location

Cangas del Narcea

Founded

1001

Operator

Paradores de Turismo

Style

Romanesque architecture

Heritage

bien de interés cultural

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