Elena Marco, a content creator and resident of New York for three years, has discovered the charm of Asturias during a visit to the region.
Accustomed to the frantic pace of the Big Apple, the influencer highlights the value of the tranquillity, the welcoming nature of the people and the culture of outdoor terraces.
Her experience has led her to affirm that the Principality is "one of the best places in Spain to visit."
Elena Marco, a content creator who has lived in New York for three years with her husband and baby, took advantage of her trip to Spain to spend a few days in Asturias, the homeland of her partner's family. During her stay, she shared with her followers some of the corners she visited and the sensations that the region left her with. Accustomed to the frenetic rhythm of one of the world's most famous cities, Marco recognises that one of the things she misses most about Spain when she is in the United States is the way people relate to each other.
Elena Marco, content creator and resident of New York:I really miss the closeness, the warmth and the friendliness of the people here. The pace of life is much slower in Asturias than in New York, where everything happens at great speed.
Going to a terrace to eat and spending the whole afternoon with coffee or a drink is something very Spanish.
Another aspect she values highly is the climate. Although she is from Alicante, she appreciates the more stable temperatures that Asturias offers compared to the extremes she experiences in New York, where it is very cold in winter and very hot in summer. During her visit, she had the opportunity to explore some of the region's most emblematic places, including Covadonga and Llanes, two destinations that surprised her with their beauty and personality. However, one of the places that most caught her attention was Avilés, particularly its historic centre, the possibility of getting around on foot, and the atmosphere in its streets and terraces.
THE CHARMS OF ASTURIAS ACCORDING TO ELENA MARCO
› Pace of life: Much slower and more relaxed than in New York.
› People: Closer, warmer and friendlier.
› Climate: Stable temperatures, avoiding extreme cold and heat.
› Lifestyle: Culture of terraces and long, unhurried after-meal conversations.
› Gastronomy: Spanish cured meats and typical dishes like cachopo.
For InasTour, testimonials like that of Elena Marco reflect the growing attraction that Asturias holds for international travellers and buyers, who value the quality of life, the authenticity and the human warmth that the region offers, in contrast to the accelerated pace of large metropolises.
Elena Marco:Asturias seems to me one of the best places in Spain to visit.
Her time in the Principality also had a great reception among her followers. Accustomed to sharing content about her life in New York, she assures that the publications related to Asturias have aroused more interest than she expected. She explains that many Asturian users got in touch with her after seeing her videos touring different points of the community. She was particularly struck by the presence of numerous foreign visitors, a sign of the growing interest that the Principality is arousing beyond national borders.
I really missed Spanish cured meats. And in Asturias, I couldn't miss the opportunity to try cachopo, of course.
REFLECTIONS ON LIFESTYLE
› On the Asturian climate: "There it is very cold and very hot" (compared to New York).
› On local life: He highlights the historic centre of Avilés, its walkable streets and the lively terraces.
› On the international appeal: He was surprised by the number of foreign tourists in the region.
› On social media impact: His posts about Asturias generated unexpected interest among his followers.
› On what he misses most: The Spanish custom of long, relaxed gatherings on terraces.
The experience of Elena Marco in Asturias highlights the appeal of a region that, in contrast to the accelerated pace of large global cities, offers a more human and connected lifestyle. Her recognition of the warmth of the people, the quality of life and the beauty of the landscape reflects the values that make Asturias a destination increasingly valued by those seeking a return to the essential. The influence of her testimony on social media also demonstrates the growing international interest in a region that, as she herself points out, is "one of the best places in Spain to visit."
ORIGINAL REPORT
This article was originally published by La Voz de Asturias. You can read the original version here: La Voz de Asturias — A content creator resident in New York discovers the charm of Asturias: "It seems to me one of the best places in Spain to visit"