Asturias stands out for its impressive natures, having 7 Biosphere Reserves declares by UNESCO and countless natural reserves and protected landscapes.

Asturias offers hundreds of active tourism activities. One of the best ways to get to know all its nature is though the sports, such as hiking, cycling, kayaking, canyoning, climbing, caving… and conuntless more options suitable for all physical conditions and tastes.

Asturias is one of the best places to contemplate wild animals in their natural habitat, being one of the most famous spots in Europe to see anumals such as the brown bear, the wolf, the grouse or birds of prey.

Wildlife watching tourism has opened up a new door of experiences: set off on an ornithological route, follow the footsteps of the brown bear, or travel through folds used by shepherds keeping your eye on the sky to spot the bearded vulture in flight.

A walk through the Asturian culture is a trip back in time through the centuries.

The Kingdom of Asturias, founded in the middle of the Reconquista, converted the Principality into the heart of Europe, with a monarchy that promoted talent, finding its expression in a unique architectural style: Asturian pre-Romanesque Art. Churches, palaces and monasteries make up the Gothic and Baroque heritage.

St. James’s Way is more than a route. It is a pilgrimage which you share with others each step of the way. But there are real architectural treasures hidden in villages that you probably would never discover if you didn’t decide to put on some boots and backpack and go.

The northern routes of St. James’s Way, that end in the Principality and with Oviedo/Uviéu in the centre, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.