ECOTOURISM IN THE PICOS DE EUROPA, ASTURIAS

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Visit Quiliama Cave

A Gamonéu cheese aging cave where you can discover the secrets of this spectacular delicacy.

What does it consist of?

Smokehouse Quesería Demués
Smokehouse Quesería Demués
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Visit to a Gamonéu cheese ripening cave in Benia de Onís

Crossing the Ayones river you can discover this easily accessible grotto equipped with traditional “talameras” on which lie recreations of pieces of Gamonéu cheese during its maturation process.

The Town Council of Onís organizes visits to this natural cave in small groups with a Tourist Guide from the Tourist Office of Benia de Onís to the entrance of the cave. The cave can be reached by walking a pleasant 1.3 km (30 minutes) accompanied by the guide.

Once in the cave, we will explain in situ the special characteristics of Gamonéu cheese whose flavor is due in part to its maturation system in natural caves where it remains for 2 months or more. There, the action of fungi and yeasts give this cheese its characteristic aroma and flavor. It will end with a small Gamonéu cheese tasting.

For the visit it is ESSENTIAL to book online in advance the Quiliama Cave guided tour.

IMPORTANT

  • You have to cross the river with the help of a handrail. It has some large stones over the river that make it easy to cross without any problem. However, there is a ‘railing’ with a rope for safety (see photo).

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Comfortable footwear
  • Water bottle and hat on hot days

Pricing:

3,00 €/adults
2,50 €/children up to 12 years old
Children under 3 years old: free of charge

The activity includes:

1 hour tour with accompanying guide.

    • 1.3 km walking tour with guide
    • Entrance to the cave
    • Gamonéu cheese tasting
    • Disposable protective clothing

Visiting dates: SUMMER ONLY. From July 13th to September 8th, 2024

Online reservations

Meeting point:
Tourist Information Office and Visitor’s Center of Benia de Onís.

3 tourists at the entrance of Quiliama Cave
Ayones River at the entrance to Cueva Quiliama
Gamoneu cheese ripening in a natural cave
3 tourists at the entrance of Quiliama Cave
Interior Visitor's Center
Tourist at the top of a staircase looking at karst slope

Where?

Departure from the Tourist Office (Benia de Onís Visitors Center) – Located in the facilities of the Interpretation Center “Las Montañas del Quebrantahuesos”.

How long does it take? 1h (transfer in 100% electric van + entrance to cave + Gamonéu cheese tasting)

When can it be done? From July 6 to August 30, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

In which languages? In Spanish

Is it suitable for families with children? Yes

Tourist information office

Information and Reservations

Tourist Information Office
BENIA DE ONÍS
Ctra. General AS-114
616 64 16 87

 

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