The Principality of Asturias is situated on the Spanish north coast facing the Cantabrian Sea and the Bay of Biscay. The most important cities are the provincial capital, Oviedo, the seaport and largest city Gijón, and the industrial town of Avilés. Asturias is bordered on the east by Cantabria, on the south by Castilla y León, and on the west by Galicia.
The Picos de Europa National Park contains the highest and most spectacular mountains in the region, rising to 2648 metres (8688 feet) at the Torrecerredo peak. The Asturian coastline is extensive, with hundreds of clean, fine-sand beaches, coves and natural sea caves.
The climate of Asturias, as with the rest of northwest Spain, is more varied than that of southern parts of the country. Summers are generally humid and warm, with considerable sunshine, but also some rain. Winters are fairly mild with beautiful sunny days, but with some very cold snaps. Snow is present in the mountains from November until May.
The holiday home is located in the east of Asturias in a small village called La Malateria. The sea-side towns of Llanes and Ribadesella are 15-20 minutes away by car. Here you will find plenty of shops, restaurants and sidrerias. The nearest beach, San Antolin, is just 12 minutes away by car, and the Picos de Europa national park can be reached in 25 minutes.
