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Asturias Spain

Comfortable clothes and shoes. These are two essential items to pack for any traveler planning to explore this Natural Paradise. Asturias is, above all, nature: forests, beaches, peaks, cliffs, lakes, rivers, caves… Choose routes that suit you, a destination that fits your tastes. That won’t be hard in a region where more than a third of the land is protected. The best-preserved coastline in Spain. This is how Asturias presents its shores, formed by fishing villages with rugged silhouettes, lighthouses perched on wild cliffs, beaches with golden sand and white dunes, traditional fishing harbors, and a winding route that stretches over 400 km of surprising landscapes. Let yourself be cradled by the Cantabrian Sea, from the calm of solid ground or while riding its waves. Its fish and seafood are a delicacy that tastes different when enjoyed as you look out over the very waters they come from. Want to travel through time? Immerse yourself in Asturian culture. Follow the lines of ancient cave paintings, experience how ancestors lived in their hillforts, marvel at unique Pre-Romanesque architecture; explore the world of dinosaurs at the Jurassic Museum (MUJA) and start tracking their footprints; admire the Museum of Fine Arts, walk the Way of St. James, and let yourself be enchanted by the sound of Asturian bagpipes or the opera season at the Campoamor Theater. Every season greets you with a warm embrace. Keep all five senses on alert. Asturias nurtures a pantry worthy of the most demanding food lovers. Its cuisine is based on top-quality products: vegetables grown nearby, fish from its seas, meat from native breeds, and traditional recipes that can be served in their original form or reimagined in line with new culinary trends. No table is complete without one of its many cheeses or cider, a drink that is an essential part of the local way of life. Start tasting them.

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Asturias (OVD)

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Asturias, Spain

Asturias Spain