Discover Asturias
Green Asturias on the northern coast of Spain is the unique principality of the Peninsula.
Proud and picturesque the community is marked by the soaring mountains of the Picos de Europa and the verdent hills that are famous for the quality of the dairy produce that is lovingly made here.
Asturias is an experience for all the senses..
Focus on Oviedo
Oviedo, which is the administrative and commercial centre of the region, also hosts the annual Prince of Asturias Awards.
It is said that two monks, Máximo and Fromestanus, founded the city in 761. The facts point and archaeological traces indicate occupation since Roman times.