Visit Mogrovejo, Spain - a beautiful mountain village

Visit Mogrovejo

Mogrovejo is in the Cantabrias province in the Asturias and Cantabria region of Spain. It lies to the east of the Asturias capital of Oviedo.

Explore Mogrovejo

Mogrovejo is a beautiful little village nestled into the mountain scenery of the Picos de Europa mountain range in northern Spain. Mogrovejo has been listed as a site of historic and cultural significance.

Its houses of stone and brick often have distinctive wrought iron or wooden balconies and impressive entrances. Most were built in the 16th to 18th centuries and many look like they have not changed very much since.

Really it is not for specific sights that you visit Mogrovejo it is the beauty of the village as a whole with its rather alpine style houses with their lovely balconies and the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains that make this village such a pleasure to visit. Indeed it is classified as one of Spain's most beautiful villages.

There are however certain buildings to look out for. The Tower of Mogrovejo is the most distinctive feature of the village. It is 21 meters tall and has a crenellated top. The tower is currently empty inside. The tower can be seen from all around the village and is thought to date from the late 13th century.

There is also an attractive church, the church of Our Lady of the Assumption, which was built inthe 17th century and has has a Baroque altar.

There are various 17 and 18th century houses to be seen in the village and in particular look for the Mansion of Vicente de Celis.

Places to visit nearby

Nearby Potes is an attractive small village in a picturesque spot.

Llanes is the nearest coastal town and is one of the prettiest towns in Spain as well.

You can find more local travel ideas in the Asturias and Cantabria guide.

Map of Mogrovejo and places to visit

Mogrovejo places to visit

Potes

Take a step back in time as you wander around this lovely old town. An excellent base for visiting the Picos.

Potes guide

Llanes

Llanes is an excellent seaside town on a rugged stretch of coast and with the Picos de Europa providing a backdrop.

Llanes guide

Covadonga

Covadonga village and sanctuary are set in beautiful mountain scenery. The Battle of Covadonga is considered to be the start of the Reconquest of Spain.

Covadonga guide