Meandros del Nora, Natural monument in Les Regueres and Oviedo, Spain
Meandros del Nora is a stretch of the Nora River between San Pedro de Nora and the Priañes reservoir, where the water cuts entrenched meanders that separate the Asturian councils of Oviedo and Las Regueras. The riverbank holds extensive stands of white willow, and a holm oak grove lies within the reservoir's area of influence.
The Meandros del Nora were declared a Natural Monument by Decree 16/2003 of the Principality of Asturias, published in the BOPA on 13 March 2003. The protected stretch runs from San Pedro de Nora to the Priañes reservoir, where the Nora cuts incised meanders between Oviedo and Les Regueres.
The observation points like Mirador de la Peñona give visitors different views of how the river has shaped the landscape. You can watch the water's work from several angles across the site.
The site is about 20 minutes by car from Oviedo, with parking available in the nearby villages of Rañeces and Priañes. Spaces are limited, so arriving early helps ensure you find a spot to explore the area.
Otters, black kites, Egyptian vultures, and peregrine falcons inhabit this river section alongside herons and kingfishers. The steep gorge provides nesting sites and hunting grounds for these specialized birds and mammals.
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