They are the origin of rural tourism, a way of traveling that has its roots in the authenticity of the peoples who take care of their customs, who are proud of their landscapes and who can not imagine the world without hospitality. But there is also another "pretext" to go to Asturias, Spain: here active and sport tourism is a regulated and orderly mode, which can be enjoyed in maximum safety. In addition to natural spaces, there is a large variety of facilities that enrich the offer and a catalog of activities for all tastes and physical abilities.
Comfortable clothes and shoes. These are the two essential elements to put in the suitcase of the traveler who wants to explore that "Natural Paradise" that are the Asturias: woods, beaches, peaks, cliffs, lakes, rivers, caves ... You can choose the path that you prefer , a destination according to one's tastes. It will not be difficult in a land where over a third of the territory is protected.
The resources are almost boundless. Like the very nature of Asturias. A complex network of paths made of large and small routes, plows the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the National Park and the parks and natural monuments, as well as the coastline. And then you can opt for canoe or kayak descents of the Sella, Nalon and Navia rivers; the route of the Cares, the climb of the Picu Urriellu; or by bike to the Vías verdes: Route of the Oso, Turón or that of the Eo; and still surf at Frexulfe, Xagó, Peñarronda. And in winter Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno.
The small but abundant rivers are very versatile and have a careful management, which combines the preservation of the ecosystem with sports activities. The steep profile of the Picos de Europa is a call for climbers and trekkers. The difference in the mountain roads attracts the attention of the daring cyclists, such as the accurate vías verdes (naturalistic slopes that wind along the path of old abandoned railway tracks). In winter, the peaks attract skiers. The waters of the Cantabrico are the ideal place for lovers of nautical disciplines. From the tracks of the Picos de Europa to the paths of Redes, gorges like that of Las Xanas, or access routes to the waterfalls. It is possible to imitate the great climbers of cycling in the legendary scenarios, such as those of Angliru and Los Lagos, organize on their own two-wheeled departures or follow marked routes, such as the Montaña Central cycle path.
You do not need to be in perfect physical shape, just a bit of skill and good will, to navigate in kayak rivers such as, for example, the Navia, the Nalón, the Cares or the Sella. In these riverbeds it is possible to swim in a natural pool like that of Olla de San Vicente or to practice canyoning.