A flight to Asturias takes you to northern Spain, a mountainous region with forests and wild coastline and a heritage dating back to the Celts and Romans. Walk a section of St James’ Way visiting the 14th-century Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo and the medieval quarters of Gijón and Avilés.
Step back in time at the Museum of the Asturian People in Gijón to discover rural and urban daily life, traditions and culture. Explore the living culture of Asturias at the Museum of Fine Arts in Oviedo with painting, sculpture and photography from the 15th century to the present day.
Escape to the mountains of Picos de Europa National Park (eastern Asturias) for skiing and alpine hikes or visit the shrine of the Virgin Mary of Covadonga. Or drive along Asturias’ stunning Costa Verde, stopping on the beaches of Andrin, Espasa and Silencio.
The people on the coast of Asturias love their seafood from sea bream and curadillo (type of skate) to spider crab and barnacles. Inland, try the home-made sausages and fabada (bean stew). Then nibble on mountain goats’ cheese with a glass of cider, known as the “Asturians’ wine”. |