On the road to Santiago de Compostela part one: Asturias

A few weeks ago, we headed off to Spain to discover two magnificent regions renowned for their vegetation and the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route that links them.

We arrived at Oviedo airport in Asturias and headed for Salinas for lunch. This is a beautiful seaside resort, dedicated to surfing as it organizes numerous events and competitions. It’s also the perfect place to sample Favala, the traditional Asturian dish.

Well arrived in the #asturias #españaverde

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vamos a la playa #asturies

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La Favala the typical dish of the #asturias #foodporn #passioncassoulet

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We now head for Gijon to visit the Universidad Laboral de Gijón, a complex built under Franco and now a cultural and entertainment venue.

La Laboral #asturies #españaverde

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Laboral #gijon #asturies

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The city of #gijon #asturies

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Asturias is the land of cider and cheese, with the widest variety of cheeses in Spain and the largest cider production in the world.

Local cider and cheese tasting #españaverde #gijon

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The port of #Gijon under the deluge of rain #españaverde

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Visit El Gaitero cider house #españaverde

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Today I discovered the cider “champagne” perfect for the summer as said the other #españaverde #asturies

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In the cellars of El Gaitero cider #asturies #españaverde

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Cider made the champagne way! Surprising #asturies #españaverde

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Asturias is famous for its gastronomy, especially seafood and Favala. We discovered some very good restaurants, notably Quince Nudos.

Fresh knives #food #foodgasm #foodporn #asturies

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Gratin d’Aubergines et crevettes #foodgasm #food #foodporn

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Rice with scallops #asturias #españaverde #foodporn

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Asturias is where mountains meet the sea, resulting in some magnificent landscapes.

By the beach #asturies #españaverde

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ready to surf? #asturies #españaverde

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The mansion of the “indianos” #asturies #españaverde

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Much of Asturias’ history is linked to the “Indians”, those Asturians who fled misery to make a life for themselves in the Americas. They returned after making their fortune, and built themselves veritable palaces.

Meuuuhhh #asturies #españaverde

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La tete dans la cuve #cidre #asturies #españaverde

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Attic on stilts #asturies #españaverde

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Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, a pleasant city with a highly developed artistic life. It is also the starting point for the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela.

Woody Allen #asturies #españaverde

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Le boulevard du cidre #asturies #oviedo #españaverde

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Mafalda #asturies #españaverde #oviedo

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Monument dedicated to the Asturian “Indians” #asturies #españaverde #oviedo

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La regenta and the cathedral of Oviedo #oviedo #españaverde #asturies2

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Oviedo Cathedral is the starting point for the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela, and not only is the cathedral magnificent, but you’ll also find the Oviedo Shroud.

The gothic rotable cathedral of #oviedo #asturies

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The holy shroud of #Oviedo that would have served to protect #jesus after his death #asturies #españaverde

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Asturias is all about authenticity and nature.

Small fishing village #asturies @turismospain #españaverde

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On my way to santiago #elcamino #santiago #saintjacquesdecompostelle #saintjacques #españaverde

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