Asturias travel guide

When to go to Asturias

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Asturias weather

Asturias weather is quite changeable, unlike the consistent sun of Southern Spain. The weather in Asturias includes warm and sunny summers, but with patches of rain, while in winter you can expect, cold and snow but beautiful white scenery. The Asturias weather forecast for summer is still pretty peachy, with average temperatures at a comfortable 25 degrees from June to September. This is the region’s busiest period however, so if you’re looking for the best time to go, aim for late April or early September to capitalise on comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds.

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Asturias events and festivals

May: All of Asturias turns out for the Fiesta de la Ascension, which is a sumptuous celebration with food, music and bullfighting

August: On the first Saturday of August the spectacular canoe race from Arriondas to Ribasdella, known as the Descent of the Sella takes place. It’s a pitched battle, akin to the Oxford-Cambridge boat race. Don’t miss it!

September: If you’re looking for a real celebration of everything Asturian, don’t miss Asturias Day, with revelry across the region, processions and cultural displays drawing on local folklore.

Mid -Late November: The largest city in Asturias, Gijón, hosts a prestigious international film festival each year which attracts some of the best independent filmmakers worldwide, and people in their thousands.

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Tips

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People have lived in the Asturias region for nearly 2.5 million years. It’s seen everything from Stone Age civilisations to Visigoths, Romans and Moors, and it was a centre of the Spanish Enlightenment. You’ll find everything from cave paintings to museums bursting with regional artefacts. Don’t miss out!

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Forget tapas and sangria, Asturias has a cuisine all of its own. How about ‘fabada’, a thick traditional stew with chorizo, pork shoulder, white beans and saffron; or ‘caldereta’, a hearty fish stew? There’s a plethora of great local delicacies, so get stuck in. It’s the perfect end to a long day’s exploring.

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Drive out to the coast and stop into any one of the many picturesque fishing villages you’ll find huddled by the sea, such as Cudillero. You’ll find them friendly and relaxed, and best of all, you can sample some of Spain’s best fish dishes.

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