Municipality profile

Lena

Well-connected mountain municipality with services in Pola de Lena, valley villages and access to nature and ski areas.

Overview

Mountain municipality in the south of the central area of Asturias, crossed by the main route towards the Spanish plateau and with Pola de Lena as its main town. It is an interesting option if you are looking for natural surroundings, more affordable prices and town life with good rail and road connections.

Daily life

Healthcare

Health centre in Pola de Lena and hospital reference within the mining valleys health area

Education

Schools in Pola de Lena and school services for the municipality

Housing

Housing in the town, valley villages, rural houses and mountain surroundings

Transport

Medium

Car dependency

Medium-high

Area

Central mountains

Useful details

Best

  • Mountain landscape and nearby nature
  • Pola de Lena has basic services
  • Rail and road connection with the central area
  • Access towards Pajares and the Cantabrian mountains
  • Usually more affordable housing than in large cities

Things to consider

  • A car is important outside Pola de Lena
  • Winters are more marked than on the coast
  • Fewer specialised job opportunities
  • Check heating, orientation and access
  • Distance to higher-level healthcare services

Services

  • Lena Town Council
  • Pola de Lena health centre
  • Train station and road connections
  • Schools and municipal facilities
  • Access to mountain routes and the Pajares area