Centro de Interpretación de la Ría de Villaviciosa

About the museum

The centre is the gateway to the Ría de Villaviciosa Partial Natural Reserve. It stands on the left bank of the estuary (ría), beside the road to the port of El Puntal, and helps visitors understand the environmental values that led to the protection of this estuary.

Its permanent exhibition presents these values with multimedia content on the dynamics of the tides, an interactive virtual flight over the estuary and panels for children, in which a small plover (chorlitejo) explains why these ecosystems must be conserved. The audiovisual room screens a documentary on the rías (estuaries) of Asturias. A nature guide staffs the centre, advises on the reserve’s activities and, from outside, helps visitors observe birds with binoculars, a telescope and identification guides. The best time to explore the reserve is at low tide.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the environmental values of the estuary
• Interactive virtual flight over the estuary and content on the tides
• Birdwatching with binoculars and telescope
• Children’s panels with a plover as guide
• Free admission and a nature guide

Permanent exhibition

• Valores ambientales de la Ría de Villaviciosa – Permanent exhibition on the estuary with multimedia content on the tides, an interactive virtual flight, children’s panels and a documentary on the rías of Asturias.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

There are panels designed for children, with a plover as a character, and birds can be observed with binoculars and a telescope.

Getting there & parking

The centre is on the road from Villaviciosa to El Puntal, on the left bank of the estuary.

Amenities & dining

Audiovisual room, and birdwatching from outside with binoculars, telescope and bird guides.

Events & venue rental

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