How to get by car to Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo in Asturias

Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo is a high mountain sanctuary at an elevation of 1.172m (3,845ft) above sea level located in the southwest of the Principality of Asturias in Spain.

Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo

When was the Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo built?

The sanctuary, translated as The Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Tree, is located in the northwestern part of the country. It was completed in 1590.

Is the road to Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo paved?

The road is fully paved (yet partly broken), but narrow and bordered by a severe drop unprotected by guardrails.

How long is the road to Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo?

Starting from Carballo (on CN-4 road), the punishing slopes of the road are pretty steep. It’s 8.9km long with an elevation gain of 649 meters. The average gradient is 7.29%. The climb has been featured on the Spanish Vuelta race.

 

 

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