Autumn in the high mountains. The humidity makes you numb to the bone. Moreover, the thick fog only enables you to look a few meters ahead. To make things worse, …
When They See Asturias
In these surreal times when the whole world is concerned about COVID-19, it helps me to structure my day with things to look forward too. Calls with loved ones. Observing …
Tracing dinosaur tracks along Asturias’ Jurassic Coast
Visiting one of Asturias’ many beaches is a great way to spend a sunny winter afternoon. But this time, it gets especially exciting. We are visiting “La Griega beach” and …
Six Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Asturias
Regular readers of this blog must know by now why Asturias, in the north of Spain, is worth visiting. High mountains, abundant wildlife, hidden, empty beaches, great food, friendly people …
Mountain hut Branagallones in Biosphere Reserve Redes
Late autumn. The sun slowly sets behind the mountains as our 4×4 drives up the winding road. Inside the four-wheel drive the sound of excited kids voices overrules the noise …
Birding along the coast of Gijon
Asturias is relatively unknown among bird watchers. However, what makes Asturias particularly interesting is the large variety of bird species. This is due to the presence of different habitats (high …
Inside Muniellos: the forbidden forest
Today I take you to one of the most hidden and forbidden forests of Asturias, the Nature Reserve Muniellos. Only 20 visitors are allowed to enter per day, with a maximum …
A refreshing walk through Parque Natural de Redes
Today I take you on a trip through the ‘Parque Natural de Redes‘ in Asturias. Redes is a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve and a special protection area for birds under …
Bears and local craftsmanship: ecotourism in south Asturias
The government of Asturias actively promotes Asturias as a major destination for ecotourism: ‘ParaÍso Natural’. No wonder, given the fact that 1/3 of its surface has a nature destination. Also, …
About mills, knives and hiking trails in Taramundi
Asturias is not very well-known among international visitors. And if people know or even visited it, they often have been to places like Oviedo or Gijon, Picos de Europa or …