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Asturias region

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The Principality of Asturias, is an autonomous region with a population of just over one million at a density double the average for Spain. The capital is Oviedo, two other principal cities are Gijón and Aviles.

The landscape of Asturias is one of striking beauty with the mountainrange of Picos de Europa (National Park), two hundred miles of ever-changing coastline and an interior rich in forests, rivers and green pastures. And one does not have drive all day to get from one to the other.... read more >>>

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Picos de Europa national park

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The mountainous landscape of the Picos de Europa National Park makes it a favourite of many walkers, trekkers and climbers. The range of mountains stretches a mere 40km across either direction and is huddled between three huge river gorges, straddling the autonomous provinces of Asturias, Castile and León and Cantabria. The area was given National Park status in 1995 and on July 9, 2003, UNESCO approved Biosphere Reserve status for the park as well.... read more >>>

Gijon

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Gijón is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. The craggy and irregular coastline contrasts sharply with the gentle landscape of the municipality's interior. Gijón has a priviledged geographic position as it located only minutes away from the towns of Oviedo and Aviles and only half an hour away from the airport. Gijón is also home to one of Spain's largest shipping ports. It is considered to be the maritime capital of Asturias.... read more >>>