Gijon celebrates the Asturias Day the first Sunday of August with music and folk dance in traditional costumes around Cimavilla, during this event declared of national tourist interest. There is a traditional contest for the […]
The so-called Bufones are natural phenomena produced by the erosion of sea and rain in limestone rock, therefore creating galleries and chimneys connecting the sea and the coast. The most famous in Asturias are Bufones de […]
The centenary church of Santa Barbara from 1912 converted into the Kaos Temple by artist Okuda This unique example of contemporary urban art play with geometric figures full of color. The Kaos Temple is only 25 […]
Poreño also known as Poreñu, is a small charming village in the region of Asturias, close to the coastal town of Villaviciosa and about 40 kilometers from Gijon. The Princess of Asturias Foundation presents the Award […]
The “Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias” (Asturias Railway Museum) is located at a former train station at Gijon North. It dates back to the second half of the 19th century. Back then, it was open […]
The “Mirador del Fitu“ is a magical viewpoint in Asturias with a 360 degrees panorama for 80 years of pure natural bliss. Located only 5 kilometers from the coast. It offers on one side, a stunning […]
Asturias has a long mining tradition dating back to the XVIII century. The coal extraction concentrated around the so-called “Cuenca minera.” The mining industry declined in the area. The last active mining wells close down […]
Tazones is a quaint fishing town close to Villaviciosa in Asturias, and about 30 kilometers drive from Gijon. It is one of the most beautiful villages to visit in Asturias, and the fishing industry is […]
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