Why Northern Spain is Your Next Must-Visit Destination (Asturias)

We explore the wonderful and often overlooked northern region of Asturias!

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. We both live in Madrid. Our channel gives you a local insight into life in Spain and helps you experience this country like a local when you come to live (or visit!).

If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenid@!I

[AdventureElliot]

Asturias is my favorite region of Spain when I want to get back in nature.. That's why I highly reccomend the Camino de Santiago northern route or the primitive route which passes through many of the places you showed in this video.. Incredible cintematic content! Puxa Asturies!

[BetsyDudash]

I visited Spain 30+ years ago--San Sebastian, Madrid, and Alicante. My husband has *never* been to Europe, and Spain is our likely destination in a few years. This lovely video just put Asturias at the top of our itinerary. Muchas gracias!

[derfelcadarn]

It's striking how all these Atlantic-facing/Western European regions & countries look so much alike, with their own unique feeling, of course: Asturias, Brittany (I'm from there), Wales, Ireland etc. The rolling hills, if not outright mountainous terrain; the diffuse, gentle greenness of the land; the oceanic climate (with some nuances, depending on the latitude); the ambiguity in the sea's color (grey? blue? green? the three at the same time?); the rugged coast; the feeling of being at the very end of the world etc.

Still, Asturias is a beautiful region. Hope to visit someday, why not... Ah, so many countries and places to visit!

[onisecoturismo]

Ha sido un placer poder mostrar a James y a Yoli el Concejo de Onís, un referente de Ecoturismo en los Picos de Europa. Muy contentos de visibilizar la autenticidad de nuestro territorio y de sus tradiciones más arraigadas como es el pastoreo de montaña, la elaboración de sidra y la gastronomía

[itsjackbandit]

Not moving to Spain, but I always love these videos. James has all the ingredients for the ultimate travel tv host. Approachable, humorous, and knowledgable!

[thewoodster]

We have a plan to move to Spain and if it were only my choice, I'd live in the North. I have visited many times on motorcycle trips and the beauty is stunning. I have to compromise as my wife wants the more reliable warmer climate in the South.

[Bethster]

You went to Covadonga, Lake Enol and Cangas de Onis! These are some of my favourite places in Spain. Thanks for highlighting them and showing that Spain is much more varied than most people think!

[mrmojo]

Hi James, Yoli and Lucia!
Thanks for this.I moved from England to Asturias nine years ago and have loved every minute. The countryside is green and beautiful, the Picos are a must. Next time you should check out the fishing towns and the spectacular beaches.
I settled in the ancient city of Oviedo.What really convinced me to move here was the friendliness of the people. I was not wrong. and here English is not spoken by many and I am dyslexic . But nevertheless within a couple of months I made dozens of friends, some who have moved on but many I have retained. I am retired but age doesn't seem to be a problem many of my friends are half my age.
Living in Asturias is in may ways living in a time that time forgot, most bars, shops and restaurants are privately owned and there is hardly a multinational chain to be seen unless you count Zara, which comes from the neighbouring region of Galicia.
You forgot to mention that the seafood is also spectacular.
Love your channel. All the best.

[j.n.sloane]

That was the most enjoyable video I've seen on the region. I was laughing and smiling throughout. When we first came to Asturias in 2010, we fell in love and came back year after year. We now make Oviedo our home and we couldn't be happier. I have mixed feelings about people discovering this region. I selfishly want to keep it a secret, but on the other hand, Asturias should be experienced. Saludos desde Oviedo.

[jcaam]

As a Galician, I love my neighbors to the east as much as I love your channel.

[Adrofe]

Os queremos, me alegro de que llevéis tantos años viviendo aquí. ¡Sois tan españoles como nosotros! Os queremos, somos un país abierto y plural, respetamos a todo tipo de gente y culturas. Me alegran mucho vuestros vídeos y espero que seáis felices aquí para siempre ❤

[dragintaquat]

Me encanta el canal. Dais una visión muy objetiva y a la vez muy cariñosa de lo que representan la cultura y la naturaleza españolas. Como asturiano, me siento identificado con vuestra visión y me gusta mucho lo que habéis plasmado, que es lo más auténtico de Asturias. Enhorabuena.

[Emy]

So beautiful. I loved that church on the rocks. What a beautiful place to visit. Thank you.

[puly]

I love Asturias, too!! It just screams home to me! Northern Spain is really where it's at.

[mallardtheduck]

I would love to move to Spain, such a lively, beautiful country.

[matthewburfitt]

I love all the tapas/ bar crawl videos guys, but these 'Spanish Escapes' videos are my favourite

[dondeestabanesosdos]

I’m in Cangas de Onis, Asturias.. My father was a shepard, and his father before him.. Glad you got some fresh sidra.. It’s a treat!!! I’m just surprised we didn’t run into you, as you hit a few places, we are at daily…. And El Polesu is owned by famila…. Fantastic sidra bar!!!

[meat_loves_wasabi]

Beautiful scenes... We were at Bilbao & San Sebastian for the 1st time few days ago...it was really a lovely experience

[RossBayCult]

James looks like he’s in love with Asturias. He has a different look in his eyes when there. You sense he feels almost home (New Zealand)

[tallie]

We discovered Asturias about 3 years ago and have been going back every year since! It’s my favourite part of Spain and can’t recommend it enough! We were lucky enough to visit Covadonga Lakes on Asturias day and you should definitely visit then 😊