Snuggled between the high chalkstone summits
of the Picos Europa and the white beaches of the Atlantic, this little
known and explored part of ‘Green Spain’ has a unique and beautiful
landscape quite unlike the traditional views of the country.
You will be walking in an area with snow
capped mountains, rolling green hills and fertile valleys, picturesque
villages and spectacular coastline with deep blue coves and sandy
beaches. With its mild temperate climate wildflowers, mimosa and flowering
orchards colour the landscape.
Your journey on foot takes you through a
great variety of contrasting scenery, along the beautiful coastline
of the clear Cantabrian Sea with secluded coves and beaches, through
steep valleys with medieval farmhouses with’ horreos’, raised granaries
on stilts, and luscious green hills and upland pastureland interspersed
with views of the surrounding Massif, their high summits covered with
snow until well into Spring
You stroll through aromatic apple orchards
stopping for some local cider in quiet villages where time has stood
still. Pre-Roman churches and ruins dotted along the way remind you
of Austria’s role as the first Christian Kingdom in Spain and a safe
haven for pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela. It was the only
Spanish territory never conquered by the Moors, and Austria’s isolated
location has ensured the ancient Celtic roots of this proud and independent
area, its culture, traditions and music have remained relatively undisturbed.
Celtic Trails one-week walk covers a 65
mile stretch through some of the most varied parts of this beautiful
area where no two days are the same. You stay in traditional country
inns and farmhouses along the way enjoying good local food and wine.
You can extend your visit staying extra
days along one of the picturesque fishing villages along the coast
or in Oviedo, the interesting capital of the region.
Celtic Trails will take care of all the
details of your walking holiday.
Full information on flights and ferry services
will be provided
Contact us to-day for full information on
this unique and very enjoyable walking experience.
e-mail : asturia@celtrail.com
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