Incredible Spanish seaside town with amazing seafood and huge palaces
Incredible Spanish seaside town with amazing seafood and huge palaces
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If you’re thinking ahead to sunnier days—as you should be—planning a sun-soaked Spanish holiday is a great way to pass the time. And you’ll want to plan ahead because this medieval centre is sure to become a favourite for UK travellers. Anyone with an appetite for Celtic folklore, cider and the freshest seafood and grilled meats will be in for an absolute treat.
Occupying a corner of northwest Spain, the province of Asturias is known for its impressive architecture, pristine beaches and scenic mountains. Asturias boasts the same beaches and exceptional culinary offerings—from local tapas bars to Michelin-starred establishments—as the rest of the country. However, the region distinguishes itself with lush green spaces and mountain mist (a sharp contrast to the sun-baked flatlands of the south) as well as a proud Celtic heritage. Asturias offers a uniquely cultured and refreshing holiday playground, with one specific city standing out.
The city of Avilés highlights the best that Asturias has to offer. The culinary offerings of Avilés meet the high standards of the rest of the country, while offering a bit more richness and depth to the basic seafood and tapas fare. One of their notable dishes being fabes con almejas — white beans with clams. The Asturian region is also well known for its intense cheeses, so keep an eye out for offerings of Cabrales and Gamoneu.
And while the local wine is undeniably delectable, the drink dominating the region is cider. A trip to the cider house is a must while in Avilés. There you’ll see cider poured at a great height to ensure it's thoroughly aerated and refreshing to the last dregs—which are customarily tipped onto the floor. An ode to the region's Celtic heritage.
