The Telegraph has dedicated an extensive report to Asturias, defining it as the Spanish region that "has everything" and feels as if designed by an "intelligent algorithm" to satisfy every traveller.
While southern Spain suffers oppressive heat, the article portrays Asturias as a "Natural Paradise" of emerald-green meadows, white-sand beaches and a coast that makes visitors feel they are "in a different country."
The recent arrival of the AVE high-speed train to Oviedo and Gijón, the report notes, has dramatically improved access to a region now poised to open itself to the British market.
The prestigious British newspaper The Telegraph has turned its attention to Asturias in a feature that presents the region as one of Spain's best-kept secrets. From the elegance of Oviedo and the gastronomic energy of Gijón to the medieval core of Avilés with its avant-garde Niemeyer Centre, the article paints a portrait of a destination that combines urban character with wild natural beauty. For British readers accustomed to the crowded beaches of the Mediterranean, Asturias offers an alternative: green, uncrowded and deeply authentic.
The report highlights the region's extraordinary diversity. Inland, the Picos de Europa and the Somiedo Natural Park offer some of Europe's most dramatic mountain landscapes. Along the coast, the so-called Jurassic Coast and fishing villages such as Llanes, Ribadesella, Cudillero and Lastres are presented as essential stops for their beauty and historical value. The article also emphasises the recent arrival of the AVE high-speed train to Oviedo and Gijón, a development that has transformed accessibility and made the region a viable weekend destination from Madrid and beyond.
WHAT THE TELEGRAPH HIGHLIGHTS IN ASTURIAS
› Cities: Oviedo's elegance, Gijón's gastronomic dynamism and Avilés' medieval core with the Niemeyer Centre.
› Heritage: Pre-Romanesque churches, the Covadonga sanctuary and the Picos de Europa National Park.
› Coast: The Jurassic Coast and fishing villages including Llanes, Ribadesella, Cudillero and Lastres.
› Gastronomy: Fabada, cachopo, cider and a remarkable variety of over 40 artisan cheeses — with Cabrales singled out.
› Access: The AVE high-speed train now connects Oviedo and Gijón, opening the region to international visitors.
Features in international media such as The Telegraph consistently generate interest among foreign buyers seeking property in non-massified environments with a high quality of life. InasTour, as an exclusive buyer's agent, leverages this positioning to assist national and international investors in identifying properties across Asturias — from urban apartments in Oviedo and Gijón to rural estates near the Picos de Europa and coastal homes in the region's most authentic fishing villages.
The Telegraph report confirms what those who know Asturias have long understood: the region offers something that is increasingly rare in Europe — a landscape where nature, culture and gastronomy coexist without the pressures of mass tourism. With improved rail connections and growing international recognition, Asturias is no longer a secret. It is, as the article suggests, a destination designed for those who seek not just a holiday, but a different way of living.
REPORTAJE ORIGINAL
Este artículo ha sido publicado originalmente por The Telegraph. Puedes leer la versión original aquí: The Telegraph — Asturias: El secreto mejor guardado de España