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Asturias Attractions
Picos de Europa
Asturias, Cantabria and Leon
The autonomous community has approximately 600 kilometres of beaches along the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada. The northern beaches feature cliffs and caves while the southern beaches tend to be more flat and sandy. The sun and the sand are major draws to visitors from all over the continent.
Oviedo
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of Asturias and is situated to the north of the autonomous community just inland from the Cantabrian Sea. It has a number of attractive sights to behold such as the San Salvador Cathedral (pictured).
Beaches
Northern Coast
Spanning across the region’s northern coast is an array of beaches, coves and cliffs, many of which are well worth a visit, perhaps for a relaxing time on the beach or in the sea, or maybe for a stroll along the coastal area looking out at the Cantabrian Sea.
Covadonga
This village is effectively the birthplace of the Reconquista since it won a battle against the Moors back in 722 AD. There is a shrine there dedicated to the Virgin Mary.