Tourism in Asturias

The eastern coast Asturias has numerous tourist attractions: more than 40 beaches, prehistoric caves by Tito Bustillo or el Pindal, the Jurassic Museum of Asturias and the dinosaur footprints, mountain ranges like THE LEATHER y Sueve. The possibilities of adventure sports are many: canoeing down the Sella river or Cares. You must visit the fishing villages of Llanes, Ribadesella, Lastres o Bowls, discover the Indian tradition in Colombres or the pre-Romanesque heritage of Villaviciosa. Without forgetting its great offer gastronomic.

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En The central coast We find two of the most populated cities in Asturias, Gijón y Avilés, both with innumerable attractions for leisure, and with urban areas that surprise with their maritime charm. Seafaring villas like Luanco o Cudillero They add more attractions to this coast with a varied heritage and exquisite cuisine. Beach like those of San Lorenzo, Salinas, Aguilar or Santa María del Mar, very crowded, they speak of the strong summer roots of this coast. The Cabo Peñas It is one of the most impressive viewpoints in the Cantabrian Sea.

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The west coast It is made up of territories with a tourist and seafaring tradition such as Luarca o Navia. Villas very busy in summer, as well as Tapia de Casariego, The Franco, Castropol y Vegadeo, on the border with Galicia, where the estuary of the Eo creates one of the richest natural spaces in Asturias. The nautical tradition is great throughout this coastline, as well as the fishing and beach tradition. Nails 20 beaches Hundreds of truly dreamlike villages and unforgettable seaside squares await us. Puerto de Vega in Navia.

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The peaks of Europe they form the most mountainous region of Asturias. A must visit are the villas of Cangas de Onis, Arenas de Cabrales o Arriondas, the sanctuary of Covadonga y The Lakes. Highlights include walking routes such as the Cares, or visits to the mountain villages of Sotres, Tielve, All o Panes. In the foothills of Los Picos, we discover the beautiful landscapes of Amieva y Putas well as the vast council of Piloña. The region also treasures one of the gastronomies richest in the Principality: cheeses, salmon, mountain and game meats.

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La Central Mountain It is an area that presides over the Natural Park of Redes: impressive Biosphere Reserve where the forest dominates. The hiking trails are very numerous, including the ethnographic enjoyment and the flavor of cheeses and meats such as those of Case. This region integrates the known mining basins. A must see is the Mining Museum en The Deliver. Other municipalities with high landscape value are Sobrescobio and Route of the Alba, Go, next to the ski resort San Isidro.

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En the central area is the capital of the Principality. Oviedo It is a city with many attractions: its pre-romanesque heritage, the Catedral or with a old town loaded with magical corners. The neighboring council of Serum overflows Asturian in the parties of Carmine y Pinto Eggs. Noreña offers us typically Asturian sausages. Cider we will taste in Nava, a villa where we can visit the Cider Museum. Other municipalities like Sariego, Cabranes, Morcín, Llanera, Ribera de Arriba complete the appeal of the area.

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Somiedo Natural Park it is the cornerstone of this territory. Its high natural and ethnographic value stands out: pallozas, lakes, forests and valleys. In nearby councils we can tour the Path of the Bear, 40 kilometers by bicycle for Santo Adriano, Proaza, Teverga y Quirós. In the area, the protected landscape of the Caldoveiro Peak, the Natural Monument of the Ports of Maravio or Desfiladero de las Xanas. More landscape we find in grao, The Regueras o Belmonte de Miranda.

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Muniellos it is the most famous forest in Asturias. The sources of the Narcea and the Ibias are another natural park, which includes Degaña and its cunqueira crafts. Further north is Tineo, which stands out for its Vaqueira tradition. In Navelgas we find the Route of the Gold Mines. Allande the remote Carondio and Valledor mountain ranges or castros like that of Saint Chuis. Further north is the rich heritage of Meeting Rooms, one of the most beautiful stages of the Camino de Santiago.

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The Oscos It is one of the most charming areas of Asturias. Its ethnographic value is enormous and can be seen in the Ethnographic museum of Grandas de Salime. We see large forests and a mid-mountain relief with hundreds of panoramic views. Taramundi, Villanueva, Santa Eulalia o San Martin de Oscos They offer well-preserved waterfalls, mallets, and ethnographic ensembles such as the You Teixois or the museum of the mills of mazonovo. Pesoz, Boal, Villalon o Illano they keep the melera culture and excellent gastronomy.

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