Cider and Dinosaurs on the Asturian coast
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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Potes – “The town of bridges and towers”.
Leave the rugged Cantabrian coast behind you and wind your way up the dramatic gorge of La Hermida with the bubbling river Deva running through, into the verdant valley of …
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Losing your marbles in the Alto Alentejo
As you drive through the beautiful gently rolling countryside of olives, corks and vines on your approach to the delightful towns of Borba, Estremoz and Vila Vicosa in the Alto …
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Romanesque churches in the Liébana Valley
Among the folds of the valley of Liébana in Cantabria’s south west corner, under the soaring peaks of the Picos de Europa National Park, you can find some real gems …
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Pesaguero – gateway to the Picos’ natural charms
Half way up the pass of Piedrasluengas, which links Potes and the Valley of Liébana with Palencia and the interior, Pesaguero is just a tiny village but it has a …
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Mirador del Fito – a circular route around the Sierra del Sueve
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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Fabada Asturiana
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 More Picos de Europa – Miradores
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 road to Cucayo
From the Valley of Liebana up into the Picos mountains, breathtaking views all the way and no traffic – and there are a couple of nice bars at the top …
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