taste the world.
Each year at the beach of Tapia de Casariego the Goanna Pro takes place, a competition within the WQS (World Qualifying Series) Surfing Championship, which brings together 45 of the best international surfers as well as numerous spectators. Continue reading “Tapia de Casariego: A Beach to Ourselves”
With its colorful houses and the picturesque, small harbor at the foot of a mountain Cudillero is considered the most beautiful fishing village of Asturias. The place has various viewpoints, such as the lighthouse, La Garita, La Atalaya or El Pico. Here are some impressions for you. Continue reading “Cudillero: Colorful Houses”
Since its foundation in the 8th century, the former town of Ovetum was closely linked to the Asturian monarchy, which is why the old town is characterized by medieval influences. At that time the capital of the kingdom, it is still the capital of Asturias and also a model for the town of Vetusta in Leopoldo Alas’ novel “La Regenta”. Continue reading “Oviedo: First Way of St. James”
Gigia during the Middle Ages and Roman times became Gijón (Spanish) or Xixón (Asturian). Today, the industrial city with one of the main ports of the Spanish north coast, is the economic center of Asturias and also is considered the capital of the Costa Verde. Continue reading “Gijón: Capital of Costa Verde”
After our trip to the Picos de Europa (mountain range and the second largest national park in Spain) we drove back to the coast to the beautiful Llanes, which has enchanted us with its beautiful old town and cove. Continue reading “Llanes: Paradise Bay”