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14.10.2014

A visit to the archaelogical sites of Astúlez 26th October 2014


On Sunday 26th October 2014 we have a luxury activity in Valdegovía, a visit to the sites of Astúlez guided by Paquita Saenz de Urturi, you are encouraged to travel into Valdegovía’s past under the guidance of this wonderful archeologist.



Meeting point: Plaza de Astúlez at 10 o’clock on Sunday 26th of October 2014



VISIT TO THE TOWNS OF CASTILLO AND SANTA COLOMA (ASTÚLEZ)



Morning visit of: medium difficulty , walk of 2,5 kilometres approximately. Walking shoes are recommended.



TOWNS OF CASTILLO AND SANTA COLOMA ( ASTÚLEZ)



Visit to these two sites that have levels of activity from a protohistoric period, in the case of Castillo , as far as the Middle Ages.



The archaelogical excavations carried out in Santa Coloma lead to the discovery of various habitable structures and a neocropolis , all of this from  the medieval period. 



From the square in the town of Astúlez ( In Valdegovía, access from Angosto-Caranca or from Osma), you will walk towards to the West, along the path which separates the town of Castillo and that of Santa Coloma, until we reach the base of the hill where the fortress of Astúlez sits. Next to the crossing gate the exploration carried out in this place will be explained and the noteworthy points on the high ground will be visited.



You will continue along the same path toward the town of Santa Coloma, situated on a plateau and you will visit the zones where enclosures and the neocropolis have been discovered.



The visit to the fortress- csatle and the Romanesque church of San Millán of Astúlez, will be optional.


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