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Why Famous

  • Asturias is especially known for its seafood.
  • Asturian cheeses, especially cabrales, are also famous throughout spain.

 

 

Facts Destination

  • The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community within the kingdom of Spain, former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages.
  • In the 10th century, the Kingdom of Asturias gave way to the Kingdom of Leon.
  • In 18th century, Asturias was one of the centres of the Spanish Enlightenment.
  • Asturias is often called \"the land of cheeses.

 

Area Info
  • The principality of asturias is an autonomous community within the kingdom of spain.
  • Capital: oviedo
  • Asturias is bordered on the east by Cantabria, on the south by Castilla y León, on the west by Galicia (Lugo), and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.
Why Visit

  • The dobra river: south of cangas de onís, famous for its unusual colour and natural beauty.
  • In asturias comillas - a very good resort which has lots of modernista buildings including the el capricho designed by antoni gaudi.
  • In asturias fine arts museum of oviedo, museo de bellas artes - housed in an 18th century palace the museum contains a good selection of paintings.

 

Best Time

  • May, September, December

 

How to reach
  • The first is to fly directly from Madrid, Barcelona, Paris or London
  • Asturias airport is located near Avilés, and is easily accessible by bus from the three main cities of Gijón, Oviedo and Avilés
  • From other areas in Europe try ryanair.com, which flies into Santander

 

Transport
  • Asturias is served by Asturias International Airport (OVD), 40 kilometres from Oviedo, near the northwest coast and the industrial town of Avilés.
  • Several National Carriers also link Asturias to Madrid and Barcelona, Brussels, Paris, Seville and others.
  • Eastern Asturias is also easily accessible from Santander Airport.
  • Companies as P&O, Swan Hellenic or Hapag Lloyd choose the Port of Gijón every year for their calls in the Atlantic European Coast.
  • Spain\'s national RENFE rail network also serves Asturias well; trains regularly depart to and from the Spanish interior.
  • There is also a comprehensive bus service run by the ALSA company. It links Avilés, Gijón, Oviedo and Mieres with Madrid and other major towns, several times a day.
Precautions

Take general precautions.

Lifestyle

  • The most famous regional dish is fabada asturiana. 
  • The music of Asturias is varied.
  • The most characteristic instrument in traditional music is the Asturian bagpipe.