Iberian Ways – travels in Spain and Portugal
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Cider is a traditional drink in some northern Spanish regions, especially Asturias, but there is a whole ceremony wrapped around the drinking of it. First of all, and once you …
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Asturias’ ‘Cider Country’ or ‘The Dinosaur Coast’, call it what you will, the area around Lastres and Colunga at the foot of the Sierra del Sueve mountains is certainly one …
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Exploring Asturias on a rather dull, uninspiring Saturday morning in March, we were pleasantly surprised by the tiny, but so well stocked street market at the pretty town of …
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A climb that even made Miguel Indurain suffer, the Mirador del Fito is definitely a challenging ride for cyclists though if you’re in reasonable form the views will surely get …
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Asturian bean stew: Beans, chickpeas and lentils play a key role in the Spanish kitchen and if you’ve tried any of the marvellous dishes they make with them you’ll know why. Of all the …
Read MoreAvilés – Niemeyer – Asturias, a set on Flickr. Space age Brasilia comes to Asturias Brand spanking new, just inaugurated in March 2011, the futuristic Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre stands …
Read More Standing on the outside looking in… There are many great spots from which to admire the magnificence of the Picos de Europa but few can compare to these two viewpoints …
Read MoreThe beautiful rugged coastline of Western Asturias, from Avilés to the Galician border, is nowadays famous for superb beaches but in medieval days, when the sea was a vital source …
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