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About Asturias
Asturias is Spain's green coast, where pre-Romanesque churches hide in valleys, cider flows like water, and the Picos de Europa mountains provide dramatic backdrop. This is not the Spain of flamenco and Moorish architecture—it's greener, wetter, more Celtic. The cuisine celebrates seafood and local products, the people maintain distinct regional pride, and the landscape—coastal cliffs, river gorges, beech forests—creates sense of genuine wildness within Europe.
Best months to visit
Year-round
Language
Spanish, Asturian
Things to do in Asturias
Pre-Romanesque church visiting
Cider house (sidrería) dining
Picos de Europa hiking and cable car rides
Coastal cliff walks
Beach days on northern coast
Local seafood restaurant dining
Weather by month
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January
11C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
February
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
March
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
16C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
May
18C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
June
20C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
14C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
December
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
Asturias is Spain's lush 'green coast', a region of dramatic cliffs, cider orchards and the soaring Picos de Europa mountains rising almost directly from the sea. Its capital Oviedo and fishing towns like Cudillero offer a slower, rainier alternative to southern Spain, with hearty stews, cider houses and some of the country's best hiking.
Best areas to stay in Asturias
Oviedo
The regional capital, with a compact old town, cathedral and famous cider-bar district.
Cudillero
A colourful fishing village built into a steep cliffside amphitheatre above a small harbour.
Picos de Europa (Asturian side)
Dramatic mountain scenery with hiking trails including the famous Cares Gorge route.
Gijon
A larger coastal city with sandy beaches, a maritime museum and lively waterfront.
Getting to Asturias
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Flights
Asturias Airport (near Oviedo) has limited direct connections; Madrid or Bilbao are common alternative gateways.
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From London
~2.5 hours by flight to Madrid or Bilbao, plus a 3-4 hour road or rail transfer, or seasonal direct flights to Asturias Airport.
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Getting around
A car is useful for reaching coastal villages and mountain trails; buses and trains connect the main towns.
Frequently asked questions
What is Asturian cider culture like?
Cider (sidra) is the regional drink, traditionally poured from height in sidrerias, often paired with local cheeses and tapas.
Is Asturias good for hiking?
Yes — the Picos de Europa mountains within the region offer some of Spain's most dramatic hiking, including the Cares Gorge trail.
What is Cudillero known for?
A picturesque fishing village with brightly painted houses stacked into a steep amphitheatre above a small harbour.
What is the weather like in Asturias?
Cooler and wetter than much of Spain, with a green, Atlantic climate that makes it a popular summer escape from the southern heat.
What food is Asturias known for?
Fabada (a bean and pork stew), Cabrales blue cheese and fresh seafood, alongside its famous cider.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
So different from the Spain most people picture — green hills, dramatic coastline and the best cider I've had anywhere. Cudillero was gorgeous.
Marta G. · August 2024
★★★★★
Hiked the Cares Gorge route in the Picos and it was one of the best walks I've ever done. Asturias feels wonderfully uncrowded.
Rob T. · September 2023
★★★★☆
Oviedo's old town and cider bars were a great introduction before heading into the mountains. Bring a rain jacket even in summer.
Noemi C. · July 2024
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