From all points of view, Asturias is one of the most beautiful Spain regions. Choosing between the sea and the mountains to visit the best Asturian monuments could be tricky. Knowing a little about its culture will facilitate the choice. In Asturias we can find incredible mountains, beaches, natural parks and caves, where it is…
Experience Gijón’s natural diversity from the viewpoint in La Providencia Scenic outposts are always a great destination to get an overview of the city and to enjoy the beautfiul landscape. Of course, Asturias offers quite a few of them. Probably the one with the best view of Gijón is located in La Providencia. Beyond the Playa…
Explore Cimadevilla’s picturesque streets with a tour around the Old Town of Gijón Cimadevilla is not only one of the most charming neighbourhoods but also a witness and protagonist of significant historical events in Gijón: from Roman times, medieval conflicts, the development of the port to the beginnings of industrialization. The monuments in the upper neighborhood…
Asturias is a region located on the Cantabrian coast, in northern Spain. This place, located between the sea and the mountains, is known as “natural paradise” because of its spectacular landscapes. The powerful contrast of green and blue tones stimulates all the senses of everyone who visits it. Due to its privileged natural environment, formed by valleys,…
Mieres is a small town of 44.000 inhabitants located in the Principality of Asturias. This small pearl in the central area of Asturias owes its charm mainly because it’s surrounds by mountains. In these valleys, that surrounds the city, live the riches of the city: from the agriculture point of view, like apple plantations, to…
Deep in the Picos de Europa, a small town is hidden. Its name is Bulnes. And there’s no place like that anywhere else. On an altitude of 649 meter, the parish of Cabrales is left to be discovered for adventurers. With less than 50 inhabitants, Bulnes is an oasis of calmness. It exists out of…
The coastline of Asturias is very impressive. At times you find sights which leave you stunned. For example, the Bufones de Pría. There are also dozens of beaches, where people enjoy the sun (when it shines). Some of them are flooded by tourists, others are rather remote. Every playa has its own story. But some…
With a length of more than 200 km, the Asturian Coastline is a very extended one. The salty water from the Atlantic Ocean has always played an important role in the lives of the Asturians. The fishermen defy the waves to come home with a shipment of fish. The industrial ports of Gijón and Avilés…
Asturias’ biggest trump might well be its spectacular nature. The natural parks Picos de Europa, Somiedo and Ubiñas-La Mesa are wonderful locations to go out for a (multiple days) hike. Thanks to the abundant precipitation, the green vegetation still manages to grow alongside the steep, rocky hillsides. The trees offer an excellent shelter for the…
When Woody Allen went location scouting for his movie “Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona”, somebody recommended him Avilés. He thus went to the city to take a look. But as he left the highway towards the city and drove through the first streets, he quickly decided: “no, this is nothing”. Eventually he continued and reached the city…