Where can you sleep?
However you look at it, this a charming province. Either by the sea or close to the mountains, you will love your accommodation. There are coastal towns such as Lastres, with a typical fishing village look, and a viewpoint with the most impressive views, such as the one in San Roque. Torazu,on the other hand, is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, so much so, that its 100 or so inhabitants have grown accustomed to the hundreds of tourists coming every year, to visit and walk through its majestic streets.
Another place we recommend and is a must if you're visiting this region, is Cudillero, an area between cliffs, and with amphitheatre-shaped, colourful houses, always loved by tourists.
If you would like to enjoy learning a bit more about its history without needing to move, Colombres is your place. Here, the traditional "indiano" houses, combine their majestic appearance with the green of its meadows.
Finally, and with views of the sea, there is Castropol, a small town that has served as the inspiration for some of our greatest writers.
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What to do in the area?
You are probably asking yourself what places can you visit in this area? Well, it's more like what can you not visit here. Asturias is art itself and, as such, it has a great number of places that deserve stopping by. Starting with the most famous lakes in this are, the Covadonga lakes, and a special mention of the sanctuary near them, also recommended. Amongst the most popular and most beautiful beaches, are the playa del Silencio, playa de Gulpiyuri, las Cuevas del Mar, Nueva de Llanes or playa de Andrín.
If you fancy doing something a bit more active, we suggest hiking in the Senda del Oso, walking to the lighthouse in Lastres, or up to Monte Naranco, which we grant you be worth the sweat for the great views that will greet you at the end of it. The river Sella, which we recommend visiting in International Descendo del Sella day if you can, is also a great and adventurous experience that we strongly recommend.
If you're into modern art, and art of striking contrasts, the Centro Cultural Oscar Niemeyer is one of the latest additions to the cultural offer of this region.
Because a picture is worth a thousand words, let us finish with this picture of Mirador de Fitu, in Arriondas de Colunga where the seaside and the wilderness of the mountains, are perfectly met
What typical foods are recommended?
The gastronomy in Asturias is very varied, and also the result of the characteristics of its location, and the influence of other regions, throughout history.
If there is something from Asturias that deserves special attention, is precisely its excellent cuisine and its delicious dishes. The majority of them are highly regarded amongst Spanish gastronomy, but also internationally.
Here you can fill your plates with local and natural products coming straight away from the land, or sea. On the one hand, the sea provides with the best fish and seafood, and on the other you have livestock of the highest quality being bred freely in valleys and fields.
Amongst the most popular dishes are the delicious bollos preñaos, the inimitable fabada (a very famous bean and meat stew), or the tasteful cachopo, a combination of sliced beef, ham and cheese, deep fried, for those with a strong stomach. All of them, downed with some sidra, Asturias famous cider and most representative symbol of its culture. You mustn't leave without trying them al
Where are the festivities?
Either if you are 20 or 50, here in Asturias there are celebrations for everyone and to everyone's liking.
Already at the start of the calendar, until the very end of it, there's always party to celebrate, an event to commemorate, or some other excuse to make a toast with sidra.
If you're visiting Asturias and would like to engage in the local celebrations, we recommend you one that is of International Interest such as the Descendo del Sella, in Arriondas and Ribadesella.
There's also a sidra festival in Nava , or Asturias' National Day in Gijón, both of them perfect occasions to eat, eat, drink and dance with the right atmosphere.
We also recommend the Exconxuraos, in Llanera or enjoying fo the religious traditions that take place during Easter every year in most towns and villages in Asturias.
