Asturias

Christian Reconquest of Spain: The Eight Centuries That Forged a Nation

La Rendición de Granada (1882) - Surrender of Granada by Francisco Pradilla Ortiz

The Christian Reconquest of Spain, also known as the Reconquista, was a pivotal period in European history which spanned nearly eight centuries. This protracted struggle, lasting from the early 8th century until the fall of Granada in 1492, was a complex and multifaceted series of military, political and religious campaigns …

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Places to Visit in Asturias: Explore the Coast and Mountains of Northern Spain

Places to Visit in Asturias

The autonomous region of Asturias lies on Spain’s north coast, bordered by Galicia and Cantabria, with the Bay of Biscay to the north and the Cantabrian Mountains to the south. The region’s 300km coastline features over 100 pristine beaches and protected harbours, many framed by dramatic cliffs. Inland, the limestone …

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Fabada Asturiana Recipe

Fabada Recipe

Asturian Stew Fabada Asturiana is a hearty stew from the mountains of Asturias in northern Spain. Its main ingredients are white Asturian butter beans (fabes), spicy sausage (chorizo), black pudding (morcilla) and a chunk of salty pork belly. It’s a good idea to make this one day then heat it …

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