O melhor de Astúrias

Principado de Asturias: The Absolute Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of Asturias, from the rugged limestone peaks of Picos de Europa to the dramatic Cantabrian coastline. It features UNESCO-listed pre-Romanesque churches near Oviedo, the sacred Santa Cueva de Covadonga, and the prehistoric art of Tito Bustillo Cave. Coastal landmarks include the unique inland beach of Gulpiyuri and the sea geysers at Bufones de Pría, alongside the historic 14th-century bridge in Cangas de Onís and the colorful fishing village of Cudillero.

Principado de Asturias: The Absolute Essentials — Mapa

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Puente Romano

A 14th-century medieval bridge spanning the Sella River, featuring a replica of the Victory Cross hanging from its central arch.

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Covadonga Sanctuary

A secluded basilica where the re-conquest of Spain began is now an important pilgrimage site. There's also a cave where two kings are buried.

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Holy Cave of Covadonga

The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a Catholic sanctuary located in Asturias, northern Spain.

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Church of St Mary and St Michael de Lilo

Two of the UNESCO-listed churches from the Oviedo surrounding. Outstanding example of pre-Romanesque Asturian architecture.

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San Miguel de Lillo

St. Michael of Lillo is a Roman Catholic church built on the Naranco mount, near the Church of Santa María del Naranco in Asturias.

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Picos de Europa National Park

The Picos de Europa National Park is a National Park in the Picos de Europa mountain range, in northern Spain.

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La Cuevona

A 250-meter-long natural limestone cave that serves as the primary road tunnel connecting the village of Cuevas del Agua to the outside world.

Jose Carlos Gómez / CC-BY-SA

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Tito Bustillo Cave

The Tito Bustillo Cave is a prehistoric rock shelter located in the small town of Ribadesella, in the autonomous community of Asturias,…

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Playa de Gulpiyuri

Playa de Gulpiyuri is a flooded sinkhole with an inland beach located near Llanes, in Asturias Northern Spain, around 100 m from the…

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Faru de Peñes

Situated on the northernmost point of Asturias, this 19th-century lighthouse overlooks 100-meter-high cliffs and houses a marine environment interpretation center.

Francisco Gómez Salas / CC-BY-SA

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Mirador d'El Fitu

A concrete observation deck elevated above the Sierra del Sueve, offering panoramic views of the Cantabrian coast and the Picos de Europa mountain range.

Juan Ramon Martinez Castro / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Mirador de La Picota

A high-altitude viewpoint providing clear vistas of the Picos de Europa massifs and the surrounding green valleys of the Cabrales region.

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Bufones de Pría

Natural blowholes in the coastal limestone cliffs that eject pressurized seawater and air, creating geyser-like columns during high tides.

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Cudillero

A traditional fishing village built into a natural amphitheater, characterized by multi-colored houses clinging to steep cliffs surrounding a central harbor.