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    Asturias

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    Asturias is located between the Cantabrian Sea and the Cantabrian Mountains, combining green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and a long cultural history.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Asturias is located between the Cantabrian Sea and the Cantabrian Mountains, combining green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and a long cultural history. The region is known for its Pre-Romanesque architecture, the Picos de Europa, and its cuisine. It is ideal for both nature and cultural travel.
    Asturias in northern Spain offers a contrasting landscape: the green Costa Verde meets the alpine Picos de Europa. Pre-Romanesque architecture, with UNESCO sites like Santa María del Naranco near Oviedo, testifies to Asturias' rich history. The Sidra culture is culturally defining; visit a Sidrería to taste the cider. Discover the capital Oviedo, the coastal charm of Gijón, and charming fishing villages. The Picos de Europa invite you to go hiking. For a relaxed experience, a visit in spring or autumn is recommended.
    Gijón

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    Gijón

    Gijón is Asturias' largest city, blending maritime heritage with history and urban life. In the historic core of Cimavilla on Cerro de Santa Catalina, you'll find narrow streets; atop the hill stands Chillida's sculpture "Elogio del Horizonte" since 1990.

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    Lastres and Tazones

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    Lastres and Tazones

    The fishing villages of Lastres and Tazones on the Asturian coast feature colourful houses, steep streets, and small harbours, offering a glimpse into Asturias' traditional coastal life.

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    Llanes

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    Llanes

    Llanes is a coastal town in eastern Asturias that combines maritime history with nature. Here you will find a well-preserved old town with the largest surviving section of medieval town wall in Asturias and a round 13th-century torreón.

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    Oviedo

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    Oviedo

    The capital of Asturias has a well-preserved Old Town with a Gothic cathedral, whose 9th-century Cámara Santa is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    As a gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park, the region around Cangas de Onís offers high mountain landscapes, the pilgrimage site of Covadonga, and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

    Sights in Asturias

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Cabo de Peñas
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    Cabo de Peñas

    The cape in the municipality of Gozón, between Gijón and Avilés, is the northernmost point of Asturias, its cliffs rising more than 100 meters above the sea. The lighthouse has been sending its light since 1852 and is considered the most important on the Asturian coast. The area belongs to the Natura 2000 network and is a resting place for seabirds and migratory birds.
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    Playa del Silencio
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    Playa del Silencio

    The approximately 500-meter-long pebble beach near Castañeras in the municipality of Cudillero is located in a cove beneath high quartzite cliffs. It is not directly accessible by car; you walk the final meters down on foot. The coast is part of a bird sanctuary and a Natura 2000 site.
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    Cudillero
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    Cudillero

    The village's brightly painted houses climb amphitheater-like the slope above the old harbor, the ensemble protected as a Conjunto Histórico. Best views are from La Garita and La Atalaya viewpoints. Most eateries line Plaza de la Marina, the harbor square; on June 29, the satirical speech L'Amuravela is given here.
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    Senda del Oso
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    Senda del Oso

    The cycling and hiking trail follows the route of a former mining railway through the valleys of the Río Trubia. The most popular section from Tuñón to Caranga is about 11.5 kilometers long, continuously paved and only gently ascending; afterwards, the trail branches to Teverga and Quirós. Along the way, near Buyera, there is an enclosure where the Fundación Oso de Asturias cares for a brown bear.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Tiffany and Cake

    Bakery in Calle Matematico Pedrayes.
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    Casa Fermín

    Restaurant in C. San Francisco.
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    Sidrería Tierra Astur Gascona

    Bar in C. Gascona.
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    Asturian Cultural Heritage

    Asturias boasts a distinct cultural identity, shaped by its secluded location and its early medieval significance. It was here, in the 8th century, that the Kingdom of Asturias arose, becoming the first Christian state of the Reconquista.This era gave rise to a unique pre-Romanesque architectural style, known as „Arte Prerrománico Asturiano“. Notable examples include the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo on Monte Naranco near Oviedo, which are distinguished by their vaults and decorative elements.Beyond architecture, traditions shape Asturian culture, including folk music with bagpipes (gaita) and traditional dances. Additionally, Asturian is spoken in the region, and in the west, Galician-Asturian.Cuisine plays a central role, featuring dishes such as Fabada Asturiana and Sidra (cider), which is poured into the glass from a great height during "escanciado".

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    Oviedo

    Oviedo

    The capital of Asturias has a well-preserved Old Town with a Gothic cathedral, whose 9th-century Cámara Santa is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On Monte Naranco are the Pre-Romanesque buildings Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo, also World Heritage sites.
    Gijón

    Gijón

    Gijón is Asturias' largest city, blending maritime heritage with history and urban life. In the historic core of Cimavilla on Cerro de Santa Catalina, you'll find narrow streets; atop the hill stands Chillida's sculpture "Elogio del Horizonte" since 1990.The city beach San Lorenzo defines its image; the Roman baths at Campo Valdés, dating from the 1st to 2nd centuries, bear witness to its ancient past. The monumental former Universidad Laboral, whose construction began in the 1940s, now houses the cultural center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura.In a Sidrería, try Asturian cider and regional specialties. Spring and autumn offer a pleasant climate for your visit.
    Lastres and Tazones

    Lastres and Tazones

    The fishing villages of Lastres and Tazones on the Asturian coast feature colourful houses, steep streets, and small harbours, offering a glimpse into Asturias' traditional coastal life.
    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    As a gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park, the region around Cangas de Onís offers high mountain landscapes, the pilgrimage site of Covadonga, and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
    Llanes

    Llanes

    Llanes is a coastal town in eastern Asturias that combines maritime history with nature. Here you will find a well-preserved old town with the largest surviving section of medieval town wall in Asturias and a round 13th-century torreón. In the harbour, between 2001 and 2006 Agustín Ibarrola painted the concrete blocks of the breakwater into the colourful installation Cubos de la Memoria. Along the coast lie special beaches such as Playa de Toró with its pointed rocks and Playa de Gulpiyuri, a small beach about 100 metres inland that the sea fills with water through underground passages in the karst. The Paseo de San Pedro above the town offers wide views of the harbour, the coast and the Sierra del Cuera. In late spring or early autumn it is mild and less crowded. On a stroll through the old town you will see traditional architecture, buildings by returnees from the Americas such as the 1910 Casino, and sidrerías (cider houses).

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