We will always fall short when recommending places you should visit in Asturias , as our region is very well endowed with tourist resources; so well designed for the visitor that in a short time we can cross it from one end to the other, and in just an hour descend from the highest peak to sea level.
The most populated cities in Asturias, located in the geographical center of the Principality, allow a lot of cultural visits and, at the same time, are very close to countless charming towns and protected landscapes. You just need a little planning to avoid being overwhelmed by all the possibilities.
The great offer of rural tourism will allow you to stay very close to your tourist preferences and your favorite corners.
Rural tourism in Asturias
Rural tourism has developed in Asturias like in few other places. In the 80s, the Principality… Read more
1 / World Heritage and museums
The UNESCO declaration for the Principality includes its rock jewels and the samples of pre-Romanesque art that we find in different sections of the Camino de Santiago. But before homo sapiens, dinosaurs had already left their mark, as can be seen in one of the most visited museums in Spain: The MUJA. The Mining Museum is not far behind either.
The Asturian pre-Romanesque of Oviedo
The most traditional architecture of Asturias dates back more than a thousand years. The traces of… Read more
Jurassic Museum - MUJA
In a privileged location on the Asturian coast, just a few meters above sea level, lies … Read more
Museum of Mining and Industry - MUMI
The wealth of Asturias' subsoil has shaped its development, social conflicts, economy, and more… Read more
2 / Urban route
Well known are the three most important cities in Asturias: Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés. In the following links you will access detailed information on its most attractive corners and the places that need special attention.
The historic center of Oviedo
Oviedo's historic center retains a 19th-century flavor that's hard to find in other cities… Read more
What to see in Gijón
Gijón has three beaches, a commercial port, a marina, an industrial district, large parks, and more… Read more
A walk through Avilés
Avilés is a city waiting to be discovered . The preconceived image of this great town, even for many… Read more
3 / Seaside villas
There are a good number of these towns dotting the Asturian coast, old towns that smell of the sea and keep the charm and color of the first fishing houses. Here we propose three essential visits to get you started.
Bowls: the town and the sea
Tazones retains the essence of an Asturian village, but in this case, a peculiar one, with granaries, but… Read more
Cudillero, the mirror of the sea
Few seaside towns are reflected in the water like Cudillero . A town that gives its name to an entire region… Read more
Luarca, marine essence
The beauty of Luarca takes the form of a large aquatic S, around which it has found a comfortable place… Read more
4 / Charming villages
Asturias has a high population density and innumerable medium-sized populations around which thousands of villages orbit. All Asturian councils and regions keep their own treasure, here are three examples.
Bulnes, heart of the Picos de Europa
Until very recently, Bulnes could only be reached by a winding path carved between rocks… Read more
Granaries everywhere in Espinaréu
The rural area of Espinaréu (in the municipality of Piloña) is a living treasure from another era . Its… Read more
5 / National parks and nature reserves
The Principality is a privileged place by nature, with hundreds of natural monuments, dozens of protected areas, and a good handful of biosphere reserves and national parks that nestle in its mountains and extend through its valleys and coastal lowlands.
The peaks of Europe
In 1918, Spain's first national park was declared in the Covadonga Mountains, now the National Park of… Read more
Lakes of Covadonga
Climbing to the Lakes of Covadonga is an achievement, especially if you do it by bicycle. It's a 12-kilometer climb … Read more
Somiedo Natural Park
Somiedo Natural Park is a beautiful piece of land designed for nature lovers … Read more
6 / Forests
The forests of Asturias are a clear reflection of the environmental quality of Asturias. Some of them are one of a kind and others are among the most prominent on the continent. In general they have easy access and well marked and fascinating routes.
Forest of Muniellos
Muniellos harbors within its boundaries the ancient Asturian forest , its most deeply rooted character. Visit Muniellos… Read more
The Peloño forest
The interior of Monte de Peloño, this immense beech forest , harbors its own unique vegetation, which allows… Read more
The beech forest of La Biescona
Its low altitude (around 200 meters) makes it the beech forest that grows at … Read more
7 / Routes for the whole family
Among the most popular trails it is very difficult to keep three. But the following excursions are perhaps the most suitable for any fitness and age.
The Path of the Bear
It's an ideal route for hiking and cycling enthusiasts . Its great natural beauty and… Read more
Route of the Alba
It sounds more like the title of a poetry collection, but it's actually a real hike. The Alba Route is one of… Read more
8 / Beaches and coastline
There are urban beaches, charming beaches in unique enclaves, wild and lonely beaches, charming coves, steep cliffs, sea chasms and large waterfalls like the jesters, coastal paths ... The most beautiful and essential Cantabrian is present throughout the Asturian coast.
The beach of Silencio or Gaviero
Its name says it all, Playa del Silencio (Silence Beach) is a silent place where the cliffs close in on each other… Read more
Santa Marina beach
There are few beaches on the Cantabrian coast that offer such a spectacular panorama and are surrounded by… Read more
The jesters of Pria
The Asturian coast constantly offers surprises, such as the blowholes : a true delight for… Read more
9 / Adventure activities
The entire natural compendium of Asturias can be completed with certain experiences that need a little extra effort and support. The active tourism companies of the Principality propose adventure activities for all tastes.
Descent of the Sella by canoe
The Descent of the Sella River is more than just the main festival of the Asturian summer; it's also a test … Read more
Surfing in Asturias
Asturias is an ideal place for surfing all year round . With breaks for all tastes and a coastline… Read more
The Cares route
Following the course of the Cares River in its upper reaches means venturing into a limestone gorge of … Read more
10 / Gastronomic visits
Asturian gastronomy is a national benchmark. And it is that in the Principality eating well is a fundamental act that joins the culture of its people, their sociability and hospitality.
Sunday market of Cangas de Onís
Today, the Cangas market resembles what it was two hundred years ago in more ways than one. It still… Read more
The best 10 cheeses of Asturias
Of the 42 varieties of cheese that Asturias has, it's difficult to choose just 10. We've compiled a list of the most popular… Read more
The salmon of Asturias
Biological research suggests that Asturian salmon is the oldest of… Read more
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
