Cabrales
Aug 5, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Cabrales, Gastronomy, History, Mountain, Monuments, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, TN, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism
As I have mentioned on several occasions, Asturias is a perfect autonomous region where to do tourism. The combination of the mountainside and coast, which are within a short distance of each other, make this region an ideal destination to enjoy your holiday. A clear example is Cabrales, a municipality in east Asturias; half of its territory lies in the National Park of the Picos de Europa and it is also very close to the Cantabrian Sea.
Cabrales is perfect for rural tourism, active tourism and natural tourism. You can walk through its lush forests or hike along the desert-like limestone rock of the Picos de Europa, all in the same day. You can do very easy and pleasant routes in this municipality, for example, the famous Senda del Cares, also known as the Garganta Divina (divine gourge), which is a ravine that was formed by a glacier. You can climb the emblematic Picu Arriellu (Naranjo de Bulnes), climb up the renown Torrecerrado, or fish and simply enjoy the gurgling rivers Cares and Casaño…
But Cabrales is not just countryside and amazing natural spots… Cabrales is also history, culture, gastronomy and a perfect combination of all three.
Tags: Asturias, Cabrales, Cabrales cheese show, Culture, Asturias Culture, History, Asturian History, Mountain, Mount, Monuments, Asturias Monuments, Naranjo de Bulnes, Nature, East Asturias, Landscape, Picos Europa, Picu Urriellu, Villages, Queso Cabrales, River Cares, Route, Routes, Way Caoro, Way Cares, Hiking, TN, Torrecerredo, Tourism, Active Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cabrales Tourism, Cultured Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism, East Asturias Tourism, Rural Tourism
Cabranes
May 6, 2011 Activities, Asturias, Cabranes, Cider Region, Culture, Gastronomy, History, Mountain, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Holidays
Asturias hides an infinite number of new places for visitors, and all which are interesting for tourists to discover. For example, there is the Municipality of Cabranes, which is rich in nature, culture, arts and crafts, gastronomy…
The capital of Cabranes is Santa Eulalia (Santolaya), set in central-eastern Asturias, in the Cider Region, and shares its borders with the municipalities of: Piloña, Villaviciosa and Nava; the latter two also belong to the Cider Region.
This place has many virtues, but the most emblematic is its natural surroundings. Meadows, valleys and indigenous forests in particular, all which make up a beautiful natural environment that captivates the tourist with its spectacular views.
Cabranes is, almost in its entirety, countryside, which means you can enjoy many sign-posted routes that run through the municipality. From high points, you can see plenty of indigenous forests and mountains that make up this municipality and you can also enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Sierra del Sueve and of the Picos de Europa.
Tags: Rice Pudding, Asturias, Boroña, Cider Region, Culture, Asturias Culture, Gastronomy, History, Asturian History, Mountain, Mount, Monument, Monuments, Nature, East Asturias, Landscape, Picos Europa, Villages, Route, Routes, Hiking, Torazo, Tourism, Active Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cabranes Tourism, Center Asturias Tourism, Cider Region Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Gastronomical Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism, East Asturias Tourism, Rural Tourism, Asturias Rural Tourism
VILLAGES: CAMERO VIEJO
Feb 15, 2010 Activities, Culture, Sports, Gastronomy, History, Church, La Rioja, Monastery, Mountain, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, La Rioja Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Unesco, Villages
In the heart of Camero Viejo, found in the wine region of Rioja, there are several charming villages to visit: Soto en Cameros, San Román de Cameros and Velilla.
These three villages are in the middle of the countryside, on the banks of the River Leza, and are in keeping with their environment.
It is the perfect place to do rural tourism, where you will have the possibility of walking in the countryside, do some hillwalking, learn about the history, culture or gastronomy of the place and much more.
Tags: Vulture, Griffin Vulture, Vultures, Griffin Vultures, Camero Viejo, Culture, Camero Viejo Culture, La Rioja Culture, Wine Tourism, Gastronomy, History, La Rioja, Mountain, Mount, Nature, Landscape, Biosphere Reserve , River Leza, Route, Routes, Camero Viejo Routes, La Rioja Routes, San Román de Cameros, Hiking, Soto en Cameros, Tourism, Active Tourism, Camero Viejo Tourism, Cultured Tourism, History Tourism, La Rioja Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Camero Viejo Rural Tourism, La Rioja Rural Tourism, Unesco, Velilla
VILLAGES: “SANGENJO”
Jan 25, 2010 Activities, Town, Towns, Sports, Galicia, Gastronomy, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Beach, Villages, Routes, Tourism, Natural Tourism
In the Galician province of Pontevedra, there is a village which is known for its good climate, Sangenjo.
This used to be a fishing village centuries ago but…today its main source of income is generated by tourism. One of the reasons for this change is due to a 800m-long beach, Silgar beach, which is sheltered from the cold northern winds. But this is not the only beach we might find in Sangenjo; there are many more for everyone to enjoy.
Tags: Water Sports, Galicia, Gastronomy, Beach, Silgar Beach, Villages, Sangenjo, Sanxenxo, Active Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Gastronomical Tourism, Sangenjo Tourism
GASTRONOMY: “GALICIA”
Jan 18, 2010 Activities, Culture, Galicia, Gastronomy, Sea, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism
Galicia is an autonomous region of Spain and is internationally known for its countryside, beaches, rivers, islands, people…but one of the most important aspects of Galicia is its gastronomy.
Its gastronomy is characterised for being varied, for its wide cultural interest and for its centuries-old recipes which have survived the passage of time with no intention of disappearing. The secret of having these three ingredients is simple: natural, high-quality products and simple recipes.
Galician gastronomy offers dishes made from land or sea produce, in the form of ‘empanadas’ (a flat pie), pork shoulder, Galician broth…But as we all know, seafood is the main player: octopus, barnacles, prawns, spider crab…amongst many others.
Tags: Culture, Galicia, Gastronomy, Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Gastronomical Tourism