Here you can find many of our favourite places throughout Asturias and Cantabria with full reviews on Spain This Way...
Asturias and Cantabria places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Asturias and Cantabria region. See also our Asturias and Cantabria travel guide.
Altamira Caves
Some magnificent pre-historic art is in these UNESCO-listed caves. The wonderful paintings are amongst the best prehistoric paintings in the world. See guide
Alto Campoo
Alto Campoo is a small ski resort in the Picos de Europa. It is particularly suited to beginner and intermediate level skiers. See guide
Aviles
Aviles has an interesting medieval centre. Many of its buildings are painted in lovely pastel colours. See guide
Barcena Mayor
Barcena Mayor is a picturesque village with lots of the typically balconied houses of the region. Situated in the Cabuerniga Valley. See guide
Cangas de Onis
Cangas de Onis has a lovely Roman bridge and fantastic mountain scenery. It is close to Covadonga said to be the starting place for the Reconquest. See guide
Castro Urdiales
Castro Urdiales is a fishing town with an attractive harbour. It is a popular holiday resort. See guide Advertisement
Comillas
Comillas is a very good resort which has lots of Modernista buildings including the El Capricho designed by Antoni Gaudi. See guide
Covadonga
Covadonga village and sanctuary are set in beautiful mountain scenery. The Battle of Covadonga is considered to be the start of the Reconquest of Spain. See guide
Cudillero
Cudillero has lots of colourful houses surround its port. It is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. See guide
Gijon
Gijon is the largest city in the region and is surrounded by industry but once in the centre the city is pleasant and has good beaches and nightlife. See guide
Laredo
Laredo has a lovely beach and an attractive old town. It is a thriving holiday resort. See guide
Llanes
Llanes is an excellent seaside town on a rugged stretch of coast and with the Picos de Europa providing a backdrop. See guide
Luarca
Luarca is a very attractive town surrounded by cliffs and with a really excellent harbour. See guide
Mogrovejo
Mogrovejo is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. Mogrovejo is a mountain village in the Picos de Europa. See guide
Oviedo
Oviedo is the cultural capital of Asturias and has a medieval centre and lots of examples of Pre-Romanesque architecture. See guide Advertisement
Potes
Take a step back in time as you wander around this lovely old town. An excellent base for visiting the Picos. See guide
Puente Viesgo
Puente Viesgo is a lovely village in a beautiful setting and has some excellent caves full of stalagtites, stalagmites and lots of prehistoric paintings. See guide
Ribadesella
Ribadesella is a charming seaside resort with an old town, a sandy beach and Modernista villas. See guide
Santander
Santander is the lively capital of Cantabria and has a popular seaside suburb of El Sardinero. See guide
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is perhaps the highlight of a visit to this part of Spain. It is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. See guide