In Asturias, festivals mark the rhythm of the year and draw a cultural map that covers the whole region. There are celebrations to suit all tastes: pilgrimages and popular traditions, fairs and markets, gastronomic events, cultural proposals and also sporting events. The Festivals of Tourist Interest brings together some of the most representative ones, with practical information so that you know where they are held, when and what to expect from each one. This way you can choose the one that best fits in with your trip and understand the festival from the inside: what is celebrated, how it takes place and what not to miss.
What's more, many of these events are the perfect excuse to discover charming villages, sample the local gastronomy and experience the Asturian atmosphere first-hand. Each celebration has its own style, with music, dancing, traditional costumes and activities in which visitors can participate, not just observe. If you do a bit of planning -timetables, access and key points-, you'll have an easy time making the most of it.