7 Reasons to go to a rural cottage in Asturias with your family

Charming rural houses in Asturias are always a perfect choice for a family getaway and ideal for couples who want to enjoy a natural environment that offers unbeatable moments of relaxation and disconnection. There are many reasons to choose a rural accommodation, here are some of them.

Asturias is an incredible place to escape to. It is a region that has it all: beautiful beaches, fishing villages, inland landscapes with pleasant mountain views and a rich gastronomy. Few places offer as much as this enclave in the north of the peninsula.

And to discover and fall in love with these postcard-perfect landscapes, there is nothing better than looking for rural accommodation that will make your trip and that of your family a unique experience. When you organise your trip to Asturias, you will find numerous rural houses to enjoy with your family, and you will realise that there are many advantages to choosing a rural setting for your stay.

Asturias has some 400 kilometres of coastline and seven areas declared Biosphere Reserves by Unesco, so its natural environment is enviable and allows for numerous outdoor activities. But when travelling with the family, you have to think about the little ones and focus your holidays so that they learn and enjoy every experience. When you book a holiday cottage, you not only have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful natural environment, but also a whole host of seaside villages and fun family plans.

Museums and interactive spaces are always a safe bet with the youngest members of the family, and in Asturias you'll find several entertaining spaces suitable for children. One of them is the impressive Jurassic Museum of Asturias, in Colunga, which houses more than 20 life-size dinosaur replicas that will surprise young and old alike. What's more, they are located in the garden, and this outdoor space offers free admission. While in Teverga you can show your children recreations of caves and cave art in the Prehistoric Park or take part in one of its educational workshops, you can also go caving in the bowels of the earth in Cueva Huerta. If you like to delve deeper into the trades, you can visit the Samuño Mining Ecomuseum at , where the whole family can learn first-hand about the work of miners in Asturias. Or take a trip to the Museos de los Molinos, Taramundi.

But it is not always necessary to go to a museum. In Gijón you will find the impressive Atlantic Botanical Garden, which conserves an important natural heritage and in which a small children's forest has been created with animal figures and games, where you can spend a pleasant time together. The greenways are another of the great attractions that Asturias has to offer. In addition to the well-known Senda del Oso, which you can do on foot or by bike (there are several bike hire companies in the area), there are also the coastal paths in the councils of Llanes and Ribadesella, where the routes are uncomplicated and can be done on foot or by bike, without ever giving up the splendid views of the Cantabrian Sea.

If you are looking for more adventure on holiday, you can always take the whole family on a canoe trip down the River Sella or the River Eo, which will be one of the most fun experiences you can have in Asturias. And of course, you can do some of the easy routes to do with children, some of them themed, which will be a great immersive experience in the nature of Asturias. You can also visit one of the most important sanctuaries in Spain, that of Our Lady of Covadonga, located just 10 km from Cangas de Onís, see the Guide to visit Covadonga, the lakes and the surrounding area.

But if there is one thing that children and adults alike love, it is the beaches, and when you go on rural tourism in Asturias, you have access to numerous sandy beaches, coves and coastal spots surrounded by large green areas where children can enjoy themselves freely. You only have to go to the coast and drop your towel at such beautiful spots as Rodiles beach, in Villaviciosa, Barayo beach, in the Valdés Nature Reserve, or Guadamía beach, in Llanes, to realise this.

Asturias is full of endless valleys of infinite shades of green, beech and oak forests that unfold along the mountain slopes and wild beaches hidden between steep cliffs.

Staying in rural accommodation will give the whole family the chance to live in an atmosphere of disconnection and relaxation, which will help you to forget your daily routine. There is nothing better than being transported to a mountainous spot with all the charm of rural life for children to reconnect with nature in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. In this way, they can run through the wide meadows, see animals at every turn, watch the stars or enjoy a pleasant day in the sun and on the beach. They will also be able to make friends in the village, sharing unforgettable moments and experiences, learning about rural life from other children of their age who will be delighted to teach them about the customs and traditions of the village.

The natural environment is a true paradise for finding quality time for the whole family. The mountain landscapes, the sea, the climate or the typical food are perfect opportunities to disconnect, to forget about the rush, the routine, the technology and the hours marked by the clock to give way to a rest for the body and mind. And, this can only be achieved in a quiet and unhurried environment such as that found in rural areas.

Rural tourism in Asturias is a benchmark. For decades it has led a way of travelling in which priority has been given to getting to know the environment, empathising with its people and respecting the culture of the area, but always away from large-scale overcrowding. In this way, the negative effects of conventional sun and beach tourism have been alleviated, promoting a rural economy that has facilitated the emergence of new tourism proposals.

This philosophy has been maintained to this day, and the vast majority of people who visit Asturias do so in a responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. And this has been achieved thanks to the fusion of nature and travel, which has given way to immersive experiences with a genuine charm such as ecotourism, wine tourism or adventure tourism. The natural wealth of Asturias offers hundreds of outdoor activities to do alone, with the family, with friends or as a couple.

One of the great benefits of choosing rural accommodation for your holiday is that it gives the whole family a great deal of independence, and provides much more space for the children to feel more comfortable.

Discovering the wonderful natural wealth that Asturias has, travelling through forests, beaches, lakes, and fascinating natural environments, will give you the opportunity to discover the beauty and diversity of the natural world that surrounds you, giving you a unique connection with the region and making this holiday an unforgettable experience.

Not forgetting that in the rural environment you can do different activities with your children, such as visiting ethnographic museums, living agrotourism experiences such as visiting a farm, where your children will learn how to work in the fields, how to take care of a vegetable garden or how to make cider, as well as enjoying different gastronomic experiences.

Asturias is a region full of life, with sublime landscapes and charming spots. Whether you are staying in a small village in the middle of the mountains or in a seaside town overlooking the sea, you will always have a natural area to discover close to home.

Nature is the hallmark of this area of northern Spain, which not in vain has 1 National Park, 5 Nature Reserves and 7 Biosphere Reserves, among other areas of special protection. As a result, there will be no shortage of places where you can breathe in the fresh air and enjoy genuine landscapes. In addition, this means that there are numerous marked trails of varying difficulty and difficulty, where you can discover incredible natural environments that will leave an unmistakable mark on you.

The fishing villages of Asturias maintain the essence of the old traditions and the rich gastronomy. Here, time seems to have stopped because you can still breathe the smell of the sea and of delicious fish cooked in every corner.

Travellers are impressed as they wander through the narrow streets and see the beautiful snow-white houses, dotted with palaces and emblazoned houses, rushing towards the fishing harbours where fishing boats, but also small colourful boats, are moored. A visit to these picturesque Asturian fishing villages will give you and your family the opportunity to taste the best fresh fish and seafood, but also to be surprised by beautiful white villages.

If you want a different and unforgettable break, there is nothing better than choosing Aldeas Asturias Rural Quality rural accommodation. They are rural lodgings and village houses, beautiful and special, that highlight the attractiveness of the villages in which they are located and the natural environment that surrounds them.

Many of these accommodations occupy old farmhouses, stables, farmhouses or manor houses that have been lovingly renovated and decorated with great charm. To suit the needs of families, many of these accommodations offer fully equipped outdoor experiences and spaces that will delight the little ones.

We can think of these and many other reasons to choose to stay in a rural house in Asturias during your getaway: a pleasant climate without high temperatures, a unique ethnographic enclave and pleasant and friendly people waiting to be discovered. We are sure that if you stay in one of the Aldeas, Asturias Rural Quality establishments, you will come back!