El Duende Azul

In the province of Leon , in the part northeastern, limiting with Palencia , and framed within the region of Cistierna , is the location of Puente Almuhey . The historical data stored its origin at the birth of the industry coal mining, with the appearance of mines dedicated to its exploitation , in the century XIX. However, some remains found suggest that in the area there could have been life already in Roman times .

Among its historic center, the most important thing is a beautiful church , the church Parish of St. Ignatius, a hermit of XII century , that of la Virgen de las Angustias , and a bridge rebuilt in the Middle Ages, which gives name to the people.

It is surrounded by numerous villages of great beauty, offering an aspect of homogeneous community , thanks al traditional style que have their houses built on the basis of primary materials such as la stone , the woods , which are present in both in the beams of the ceilings as in the frames of doors and windows, and the tiles , both in the roofs as in the paths that adorn some gardens . Among these towns, the towns of Taranilla, Cegoñal, San Martín de Valdetuejar and Villacorta stand out. In addition, not far from the town is the capital of the province, the majestic and monumental Leon.

But, undoubtedly, the most important thing in the area is the spectacular nature that surrounds it, which makes the towns of the region are perfect not only to spend a few X to take advantage of the day based on long routes and walks .

The lands we are talking about are climatically modeled by the effect of the Picos de Europa , a mountain range of great value not only natural but also landscape. In it there are areas of spectacular elevations , which have been altered by the force of rainfall and the rivers Dobra, Deva and Cares creando extensive valleys , in addition to beautiful lakes and lagoons, as those of Covadonga , among which stands out the Ercina .