Asturian villages: a magnet for rural tourism lovers

The villages of Asturias have always been one of the best places to live in a peaceful and healthy way. With the passing of time and the evolution of Humanity, today more than ever these villages are special places, different, a source of health and wellbeing, not only because of their location, their cardinal orientation, the purity of their atmosphere or the centuries of popular wisdom they treasure, among their thousand virtues, but also because of the wide range of options they offer you to be simply and plainly happy.

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Here are some of the benefits, both mental and physical, that you will have during the time you decide to spend in the village... You will realise that everything is good for you and your people.

The villages of Asturias are an inexhaustible source of personal wellbeing!

In an encounter at first sight, what sensation do you experience when you arrive in a village in Asturias? Surely a total crush.

You will feel that your heart and lungs receive an infinite gift of pure air and clean atmosphere, and that your gaze is suddenly enveloped by an environment of fantastic scenes and scenery.

In the villages of Asturias the landscape sneaks through the doors and windows, and hangs from the corridors and the hórreos and paneras. Greenery, greenery, mountains, valleys, rivers, streams, trees and forests accompany you on your rural wanderings like the best travelling companions.

You arrive at the village and a whole world of unspoilt nature unfolds before you!

Asturian villages are an infinite source of resources to enjoy to the full. In an Asturian village, even boredom is enjoyable, because it is a way of stopping the often dizzying pace of everyday life.

In fact, there are many and varied activities, both indoors and outdoors, that you can do. Some rural lodgings of the Aldeas Asturias Rural Quality brand offer you workshops on different themes or plans linked to yoga, meditation and other relaxation exercises.

You can also organise your own hiking trips, or hire specialised guides to organise interpretative routes, wildlife watching, etc.

And of course, there are active tourism companies in the vicinity that provide you with a wide variety of plans: canoeing, horse riding, 4x4 routes, surfing, paddle-surfing, trekking, etc.

In short, almost anything you can imagine and fancy, you can make it come true!

Obviously, gastronomy is an essential part of your stay in a village in Asturias. Whether you are a foodie or not, in this land it is impossible not to be seduced by good food, because everything is delicious, healthy and natural.

Breakfasts in rural accommodation are usually like a film, in fact, they are sure to be one of the most impressive snapshots of your holiday.

At the village breakfast , nothing is missing and everything is homemade: bread, honey, butter, marmalade, seasonal fruit and fruit, homemade sausages, etc. It will be an energising moment for what awaits you for the rest of the day...

And when lunchtime arrives, the feast is served, because home-cooked food, with those recipes of yesteryear, is one of those intangible emotional heritages that Asturias brings you. Delicious dishes with home-made eggs, tortos, picadillo, pote, fabada... and a host of rural delicacies that will revitalise you inside and out.

You will discover all the excellences of the cuisine of the countryside!

Have you ever noticed the benefits of silence? Well, the villages of Asturias are among the best places in the world to benefit from this circumstance.

Especially at night, silence nourishes mental calm and is a determining factor for a restful and unrepeatable sleep, far from the noise pollution of crowded places.

During the day, the rural silence is combined with very natural sounds, composing a unique symphony, in which the birds, the wind, the branches of the trees, the dogs and the cats, the shearing of the cattle, the voice of the shepherds... all play their part.

Idyllic and comforting scenes for your spirit!

One of the advantages of rural life is that your pace of life is more in tune with your surroundings, and it becomes more human, less stressful.

In the village you have time for everything: to sleep until you get tired, to have a leisurely breakfast, to read, to talk, to stroll around.

It is a slow-cooked coexistence with your fellow travellers, where you share confidences, experiences and illusions. You show yourself as you are, and the others reciprocate with the same naturalness.

How beautiful it is when the clock disappears and time stands still in the best moments!

Magic pervades every corner of the villages, not only because of the purity of the air, the strength of the wind or the transparency of the atmosphere.

The human component is key in the villages of Asturias, because it is the true transmitter of traditions, stories of ancient times and legends handed down from generation to generation. So the locals will be real teachers for you.

In an Asturian village it is easy to be surrounded by a trasgu, or to suddenly see a busgosu, or a cuélebre, or to hear the song of a xana.

In Asturian villages, myths and legends are at the forefront, and nothing is alien to them. There are specific places that are the protagonists of legends, and there are legends in many places.

Listen around you, get in touch with the local people, and let your imagination run wild!

Asturias is very seasonal, in the sense that the seasons of the year are very marked, and each one is different from the other.

Spring is the great hatching of trees, flowers and plants, everything comes to life, everything shines, everything sparkles, the earth warms up in preparation for the summer.

In summer the days are longer, the temperature of the sea water invites to foam baths, sun and sand, and nature shines in all its splendour.

Autumn is the time of wonderful lights, spectacular colours and harvesting in the forest. It is the time of mushrooms, of the 'vientu les castañes', of the amagüestos and esfoyones, of snuggling up to the warmth of the fireplace... and the time of the slaughter begins, which will continue into the winter.

That winter that dresses mountains and peaks in white. It is the time to enjoy the snow, the seasonal sports, the gastronomic events, Christmas, and, in short, friendship, whether indoors or outdoors...

In Asturias every season is a different sensation and variety is the spice of life!

The villages of Asturias have an admirable cultural and ethnographic heritage, which is obvious to the eye.

The traditional Asturian architecture, both civil and religious, very well preserved and restored in some cases, is very rich.

Granaries, granaries, mills, churches, palaces, hermitages, farmhouses, bowling alleys, etc. form a harmonious ensemble through which you can get a glimpse of what life was like in the past and its reminiscences in the present day.

Furthermore, in some towns and villages there are really interesting ethnographic museums, where you can delve into some aspects of rural life as it was decades ago.

You will find ethnography a truly captivating universe!

The villages of Asturias seem to be designed for children to enjoy. In addition to the freedom of movement they have there, unlike life in the city, there are all the incentives for their creativity and imagination.

All kinds of flora and fauna at their disposal, whether domestic or not. Plenty of space for them to play and run around, and all without rigid timetables.

And always by their side, friendly and affectionate people who explain all the secrets of village life and even tell them stories they have learnt from their ancestors...

And one of the great discoveries of rural life, both for adults and children, are those locals - now elderly - who have stayed in the village or have returned to it.

These people are usually genuine wells of popular wisdom and they will teach you how much they have learned from their ancestors for survival and daily life in the village.

They know everything: about crops, the climate, customs, traditions, legends and, in short, how to make visitors fall in love with their village, so that they are enchanted.

Our elders are one of the great values and attractions of rural Asturias!

In this journey through the many virtues, benefits and assets of stays in the village, accommodation will be a key pillar. The rural tourist establishments in Asturias offer you the best of the village: comfort, wellbeing, hospitality, tranquillity and a host of options to fill your day-to-day life in a pleasant, fun, friendly, relaxed, educational, active way...

Excellence in rural accommodation in Asturias is represented by the Aldeas Asturias Rural Quality brand, a pioneer in recognising the exquisiteness of this type of accommodation, which is one of the best ways to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. In this brand, both the accommodation itself and the quality of service and its surroundings make rural stays unique and unrepeatable.

So, when you think of a few days of rest and disconnection in nature, your best plan will be Aldeas Asturias Rural Quality.Download the complete guide with all the establishments of the brand here!