Asturias
Autonomous community of Spain
The Principality of Asturias, a region of northwest Spain, is known for its rugged coast, mountains, religious sites and medieval architecture. Regional capital Oviedo’s San Salvador Cathedral houses religious relic the Shroud of Oviedo. Nearby on...
Population: 1.022 million (2019)
Capital: Oviedo
Highest point: Torre de Cerredo
Area code: +34 985
Demonym(s): Asturian; asturiano, -na (es)
HDI (2021): 0.900; very high · 9th
ISO 3166 code: ES-AS (autonomous community); ES-O (province)
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Asturias is situated in a mountainous setting with vast greenery and lush vegetation, making it part of Green Spain. The region has a maritime climate. It ...
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Asturias was an independent Christian kingdom between 718 and 910, formed by Visigothic nobles and officials who had been displaced by the Muslim invasion of ...
Apr 9, 2024 · This corner of northern Spain has its own language, culture, and cuisine—and is finally on the radar of nature-loving travelers.
Here we suggest some of the essential experiences and places to visit in Asturias. Discover its nature, its pre-Romanesque art, cities like Oviedo ...
Asturias is a place with incredible landscapes of sea and mountains, being a sustainable, friendly and welcoming destination with a strong cultural identity and ...
This 2-week itinerary for northern Spain, particularly Asturias, will take you to snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, sparkling sunny beaches and ...
The eastern coast Asturias has numerous tourist attractions: more than 40 beaches, prehistoric caves by Tito Bustillo or el Pindal, the Jurassic Museum of ...
A region in the north of Spain. It sits in the narrow strip between the Cantabrian Sea and the Cantabrian Mountains, forming part of Green Spain.
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