taste the world.
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”
During our stay at La Perezosa in Torices, we took advantage of the good weather to explore the small town of Potes, which is only about ten kilometers away. Continue reading “Potes: Medieval Town in the Mountains”
The Casa de Reposo La Perezosa is the perfect place to relax with the “lazy ones”, how they call themselves, in the 27-man village in the Picos de Europa National Park. They offer an eco-friendly holiday with healthy food, yoga, meditation, hiking, spa and much more. Continue reading “Torices: Relax at La Perezosa”
The center of the old fishing village, which is also located on the Camino de Santiago de la Costa, was declared Cantabrian cultural property in 1987. With the snow-capped Picos de Europa mountain range in the background, it is considered one of the most picturesque villages on the Cantabrian coast. Continue reading “San Vicente de la Barquera: Bridges, Castle & Beaches”
The station of the Northern Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago de la Costa) is a popular tourist destination. In order to avoid the crowds of day visitors, you should visit it in the off-season or evenings. The centuries-old city center is closed for cars. Continue reading “Santillana del Mar: Stone Age Cave of Altamira”
The capital of Cantabria fell victim to a disastrous fire in 1941 which almost completely destroyed the old town. Today it is a pilot project for a smart city and can also convince with beautiful beaches and the Magdalena Peninsula. Continue reading “Santander: Popular Seaside Resort”
After San Sebastián and Bilbao, we leave the Basque country again and continue to Castro Urdiales in neighboring Cantabria. There we find not only a good place to sleep, but also an aesthetic promenade, a small old town and a picturesque harbor.
Continue reading “Castro Urdiales: Port Town with Beautiful Promenade”
As the largest city and industrial center of the Basque country, Bilbao is known primarily for one thing: the Guggenheim Museum. What else to see, to do and to eat and what the so-called Bilbao effect is, you will learn here. Continue reading “Bilbao: Tradition Meets Innovation”