Self catering holidays in Asturias

Asturias is a principality on the north coast of Spain. It offers mountain scenery, beaches and a coastline on to the Cantabrian Sea and Nay of Biscay. Notable seaside towns are Llanes and the quaint fishing village of Playa del Silencio, near Cudillero. Sea food is fresh and plentiful and adds variety to paella and other regional Asturian  dishes. Crab dishes are a speciality in the the port city of Gijon.

Summer is a good time to visit for the best weather, gay summer festivals and to sample the cider houses. There is a Cider Museum to visit in Nava and all that cider relies on extensive apple orchards and their crop. Asturia is also famous for its cheese production, especially for Cabrales. Asturia welcomes visitors who love variety and are prepared to do more than just sit on a beach.

Head for the mountains for magnificent scenery and thriving wildlife. It is still possible to come across wolves and bears in more remote areas.

The Picos de Europa mountains are a dramatic limestone landscape cut through by the mile deep Cares Canyon and fast flowing streams. The peaks reach up to a dizzying 2600 metres. Hidden under the rock are some of the deepest and most mysterious caves in Spain. The highest peaks are challenging enough for experienced climbers. Hikers might spot rare creatures such as lynx or chamois amongst the trees on the lower slopes.


Visit the medieval streets of Oviedo which are home to a host of museums and imposing monuments. Priests and pilgrims have walked these streets for centuries, 17th century mansions whisper of past prosperity and political intrigue. Visit the Archaeological Museum, housed in a medieval monastery or the World Heritage Site of San Julian de los Prados. On the 21st of September, the city comes alive to the sights and sounds of traditional music and dancing on the colourful floats of the Day of America festival.

Rent a villa, apartment or traditional Asturian village house to discover this fascinating corner of northern Spain.

Weather in Spain, Asturias, this week

Thu		Fog	Low: 15°C	High: 22°C
Fri		Fog	Low: 13°C	High: 26°C
Sat		Fog	Low: 12°C	High: 19°C
Sun		Chance of Rain	Low: 13°C	High: 21°C

We regret that there is a sad lack of availability in Asturias at present.

May we suggest perusing alternative holiday rentals in Spain.

Occasionally a change of destination is acceptable if you are seeking a self-catering break and do not need to be anywhere in particular and are not committed to holiday in Asturias. One of the main reasons for an exact location is to stay near family, alternatives are then ruled out. However, if a specific location is not critical, take a look at some of the choices outlined below:

Try using our advanced Cottage Search facility to enter your essential information such as number of people in your party, tourist board grading, garden required and so on. This will produce a selection of possible holiday lets. After that, reduce the list by adding any other criteria that might be of lesser importance such as near nature reserves or barbecue.

How about something completely different? Some people always return to the same place year after year. A new location can be exciting and much more stimulating. If you have the time, browse a few pages – we have a wonderful selection of holiday cottages, pine lodges, apartments, villas and houses. There are even large country houses for large scale events. Recall this fact if you ever need a enormous property for a wedding.

The periods of highest demand for rental accommodation are New Year and Bank holidays.