Province of Asturias

The Principality of Asturias is a historic community and one of the most beautiful regions of Spain. Its capital is the city of Oviedo and the most populated of all its municipalities is Gijón.

Asturias is part of the so-called Green Spain, as almost all of its natural spaces are biosphere reserves. The Muniellos Integral Nature Reserve is notably rich in botanical species and is also home to bears and wolves. The Picos de Europa National Park, where the lakes of Covadonga are found, offers one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on the Peninsula. Other Asturian natural parks include Somiedo and Redes, both with impressive natural heritage. Furthermore, it's possible to enjoy winter sports at the principality's ski resorts: Fuentes de Invierno or Valgrande Pajares. You can also walk along the Northern Camino de Santiago, which begins in the Basque Country and passes through towns like Ribadesella, Gijón, or Oviedo.

The Asturian coast, which stretches over 300 km, is known as the ‘Green coast’ and includes municipalities such as Llanes, a fishing port, Ribadesella, with beautiful beaches and a perfect place to learn about the cave art found in Asturias, Gijón, and Cudillero, one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Asturias.

Oviedo boasts a very well-preserved old town with highlights such as the University of Oviedo, a historic building whose most interesting room is the library, and the cathedral of San Salvador. In Oviedo, you can also visit places of the Asturian pre-Romanesque period, such as the Santa María del Naranco church or San Miguel de Lillo.

Gijón, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea, boasts an important historical-artistic heritage. Its historic centre is mainly formed by the old fishermen’s quarter of Cimadevilla, where Roman remains, palaces, and fishermen's cottages can be found. Additionally, the city has numerous recreational green spaces, such as the Hermanos Castro park or Isabel la Católica park.

Asturias is home to a multitude of archaeological sites and museums such as the Barjola Museum, the Ethnographic Museum of the People of Asturias, or the Hórreo Museum, among others. The leisure offer is equally broad and spread across neighbourhoods and streets like Calle Corrida in Gijón or Calle Uría in Oviedo, perfect places for shopping or tasting some of the dishes of the Asturian cuisine, considered one of the best in Spain.