The town center, with its huddle of houses, old San Vicente de Paúl School and wonderful Santa Isabel Chapel, always covered in vines, is a beautiful area that you will love exploring. The town is also famous for the altarpiece featuring the Cristo de la Agonía (Christ of the Agony) located in San Pedro Church. The image became popular as a result of its manifestations of life in the form of tears, swe...

The historic town center of Santillana del Mar is unusual in that it is only open to pedestrians. You won't see any cars, making your visit very special indeed. This historic district has preserved its original character for hundreds of years. Highlights among the buildings include the Casa del Águila (House of the Eagle) and the Casa de la Plaza (House of the Square), the statue Homenaje al hombre...

Asturias is synonymous with natural beauty. Its steep mountains, white beaches, hidden caves, beautiful lakes, deep green woods and rivers of crystalline water are all just a short journey from the Parador de Cangas de Onís. A half hour away by car is the town of Cabrales, where you can visit a museum in a natural cave which offers a demonstration of the traditional method of making the town's famous...

Near the Parador, you can visit the interesting aquarium and the botanical garden, a wooded area out of a fantasy. Laboral City of Culture is a must-see. This grand building has been converted into a cultural space and offers amazing views of Gijón from its tower viewpoint. It is located three kilometers from the city and is a creative community in which more than 4,000 people study and do research...

The Ria of Ribadeo, part of the Río Eo, Oscos y Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve, is a natural inlet of great ecological and environmental importance. It is also the location for a wide variety of water sports and other activities. For example, this is the only spot on the Spanish coast where you can try lateen sailing, in which the sail runs fore to aft along the boat.You will be fascinated by the...

Vilalba is an ancient, noble town in a land filled with legend where the river and plain dominate the landscape. Nature offers itself up for your enjoyment at La Madalena, a river beach; Charca del Alligal, with its medicinal waters; and the areas along the many rivers flowing through this region. You can also explore the country roads of the Xistral Mountains and Mount Monseivane. The sea is just 4...