By Nellie Huang

Sprinkled with green prairies and rolling meadows, Asturias breaks all stereotypical notions of Spain. Instead of palm trees and sultry beaches, Asturias is home to mountainous landscapes, sub-zero temperatures and medieval villages reminiscent of Northern Europe. Although visited by Spaniards especially for rural tourism activities, Asturias remain an unexplored region for foreign tourists. 

Before coming to Asturias, I’d heard about the abundance of nature, the gorgeous Picos de Europa (mountain peaks) and the fascinating spread of local cuisine in this Northern... More...