The climbing in Asturias is fantastic and, although so far undiscovered by most, this is an area that’s recommended by everyone who goes.

Dave Pickford, editor of Climb Magazine UK, describes the area as ‘Quite possibly Europe’s best kept climbing secret’. Mountaineer Andy Cave is also a fan: ‘This is a stunning, varied area with super high-quality stone. The problem has always been getting clear, accurate information, now this excellent book (Roca Verde, published by us) will allow you to explore one of the most unspoilt areas of Europe. There is magnificent climbing across all grades.’

So, as the authors of the best guidebook to the region, Roca Verde  we are developing Casa Quirós as a holiday home to perfectly suit the needs of climbers: in a great position close to a huge range of climbing of all styles, grades and types. Situated within walking distance of the crag of Quirós, it is also within a 15 minute driving radius of the crags of Teverga, Marabio, Villanueva and Peñas Juntas.

There are even plenty more crags available within easy driving range from Casa Quiros. Within 40 minutes you can get to Otura, Frechura, El Laboratorio and more. It’s also just a short hop over into Leon and in an hour you can be at the large crags of Villanueva de la Tercia, Hoces Free and Pedrosa.

Local Crags
Quirós, the nearest crag, and one of the most famous in Asturias is home to the first Asturian 7a and 8a and is within easy walking distance from Casa Quiros. With over 20 sectors and nearly 300 routes there’s something for everyone. A superb everyman crag the bias is towards more reasonable grades and slabs and wall climbing prevail. At Quiros, there are 170 routes below 6c+ and 60 are 6a or below.

Ruben Trabanjo on Corazón Salvaje, 6c+, La Cubana Quiros

Teverga – Only a 15 minute drive the 25 sectors and over 450 routes at Teverga make it
almost certainly the best climbing area in Asturias, and one that that merits inclusion in any list of the best of Spain. And besides the obvious advantages of scale, there are plenty of other factors which make Teverga stand out as a climbing area, perhaps most importantly, there’s a wide variety of climbing styles to pick from. Wall climbs at Placas del Sol, Cova Negra, Eléctrico, Canal, Muro Techo and Entecampos; short, steep testpieces at Vivac, La Cabra Muerta and Pingalagua; and stamina-fests at El Covachón, Planeta X, Bóvedas, Entecampos and Pared Negra. Unsurprisingly this means there’s something for everyone and very good routes at all grades.

Denise Mortimer El Patan, 6b+, Bovedas, Teverga

Marabio – Situated above Teverga, and only about 25 minutes from Casa Quiros, Marabio is another wonderful Asturian climbing venue with amazing views. In a fabulous location with an enviable variety of routes and sectors there’s something for everyone. Very popular with beginners, especially at Bloques, there’s quite a few routes at reasonable grades and there’s also a lot for the mid-grade climber.

Mary Ryan on El cantu, V, Marabio.