How is the first gluten -free destination of Spain, the ideal place for celiacs

Natural treasures such as the Forest of Muniellos and a biosphere reserve, the monastery of Corias turned into a hostel (a chain of Spanish accommodations, many of which are in historical buildings), coal geological reserves, high mountain vineyards, and countless places in the most extensive municipality of Asturiasin Spain.

That’s how it is Cangas del Narceawhose dream forests are the perfect shelter for the Cantabrian brown bear, and has tourist attractions such as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of L’Acebu, the black ceramic of ḷḷamas del Mouru and the people of Bityuyu, where the playwright Alejandro Casona was born.

But like all Spanish destinations, Cangas del Narcea stands out for its excellent gastronomy, its novel wineries (next to the wine museum in Santiso), and a Circuit of more than 50 Gluten -free certified establishments.

In this way, this municipality is the ideal place for celiacs and people intolerant to refined flours, since Cangas de Narcea is the first gluten -free destination in Spain.

The first question that arises is why was decided to take that measure in this area of ​​Asturias?

The figures leave no doubts: 3% of the inhabitants of Cangas de Narcea are celiac, three times more than the average of Spain.

Therefore, both restaurants and groceries and bakeries offer a safe gastronomic experience not only for celiacs but also for those who have gluten intolerance or who decide to get it out of their diet because they choose a form of Anti -inflammatory feed.

Certification restaurants in Cangas have differentiated spaces to prepare dishes with and gluten without, guaranteeing that there is no risk of cross contamination.

But this destiny is not only a destination for people suffering from celiachy, but it is a place that is worth knowing about the Combination of green landscapes and mountainswith the possibility that their visitors can savor typical Asturian dishes, such as chorizo ​​or bread.

A traditional dish and is present in many celebrations is the Fabadaand a typical drink is the Sidra natural.

The wide variety of restaurants and places to eat also offer Asturian cheeses, meats, fish and seafood, good wine and sweets because one of the great attractions that Asturias has is its gastronomy. .

From touring the main street or La Fuente street to that of Dragraculos or Sol Mercáu, from the Plaza de la Oliva with its Basilica of Santa María Magdalena to the Monument to the miner That testifies to the activity linked to coal, in the area, there are innumerable corners in villages that lead a quiet life and enjoy good wine.

With six Bridges From different stages and designs -Negas is the river town of Asturias-, one of the great unmissable is the Chorias Monasterytoday turned into an iconic accommodation of the Paradores Network: surrounded by vineyards, the “Asturian Escorialín” is shocking in the middle of a narrow valley bathed by the Narcea River.

And the walk through the Prau El Molín is the center of the famous discharge That is celebrated every year on July 16, a feast of the Virgen del Carmen that has been organized by the local artisan society for more than a century.

In turn, Cangas del Narcea is synonymous with forests. The Biosphere Reserve stands out, known as Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña and Ibias, while the route to Munieḷḷos has unique milestones such as the medieval bridge of La Riela, or the town of Mual.

Precisely, this wooded immensity represents the best ecosystem for the life of the Canthabric Pardo oso.

It is a unique species that finds its perfect shelter there and that is why there are “Oseros Miradores” to observe the native fauna and, specifically, the beautiful and imposing brown bear.