Province of Asturias, Coastal province in northern Spain
Description
Asturias is a province in northern Spain along the Bay of Biscay with roughly 200 kilometers of Atlantic coastline. The territory combines mountain ranges, green valleys, sandy beaches, and fishing villages in a landscape of varied terrain.
History
The Kingdom of Asturias was founded in 722 and represented the start of Spanish resistance against Moorish rule. This early kingdom laid the foundation for the later Reconquista campaigns across the Iberian Peninsula.
Culture
The region maintains its own language, Asturian, which shapes local identity through place names, celebrations, and traditional music heard in communities. This linguistic distinctiveness remains part of daily life for many residents and visitors.
Practical
The province can be reached through Asturias Airport near Aviles, which offers connections to major European cities. Visitors will find roads and coastal routes that allow exploration of the different landscapes and settlements throughout the region.
Did you know?
In traditional cider houses, Asturian cider is poured using a special ritual where the bottle is raised high above the head. This pouring technique aerates the drink and remains a common practice in local establishments.
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Hotel de la Reconquista, Oviedo
672 m
Acueducto de los Pilares
320 m
Church of San Pedro de los Arcos, Oviedo
263 m
Villa Magdalena
615 m
Silla del Rey
698 m
Casas del Cuitu
641 m
Hombre sobre delfín
452 m
Puertas de madera de las Novedades
741 m
La Espiga
562 m
Libertad (sculpture)
402 m
Paz
415 m
Samuel Sánchez (sculpture)
359 m
Aída de la Fuente
296 m
Santa Eulalia de Mérida (sculpture)
810 m
Torso de Fruela I
825 m
Menina (Orlando Pelayo)
710 m
Asturias
525 m
Monument to Alejandro Casona
575 m
Asturcón
706 m
Bust of Guillermo Schulz
536 m
Monument to Victims of Terrorism (1968–2007)
375 m
Mendigo con perros
515 m
Dolores Medio (sculpture)
713 m
Concierto gitano
767 m
Construcción para un encuentro
391 m
Bust of Padre Vinjoy
697 m
Al roble
617 m
Francisco Pintado Fe (sculpture)
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