Asturias is an autonomous community on Spain's rugged northern coast, bordered by the Cantabrian Sea to the north and the Cantabrian Mountains to the south. Known as the 'Natural Paradise,' the region combines dramatic cliffs, emerald valleys, medieval villages, and the towering peaks of Picos de Europa National Park. Its Celtic heritage, distinctive cider culture, world-class seafood, and UNESCO-listed pre-Romanesque monuments make it one of Iberia's most rewarding destinations for independent travelers.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Asturian Natural Cider (sidra)
Price: €3–€8 / $3.27–$8.72 per bottle
Where: El Fontán market, supermarkets, sidrerías
Cabrales Blue Cheese
Price: €12–€25 / $13–$27 per kg
Where: El Fontán market, Oviedo; Cabrales village shops
Handmade Navajas (folding knives)
Price: €30–€200 / $33–$218
Where: Taramundi craft workshops; artisan shops Oviedo
Asturian Cheese Sampler
Price: €15–€40 / $16–$44
Where: El Fontán market; La Quesería shops in Oviedo
Asturian Honey (miel de Asturias)
Price: €8–€20 / $8.72–$21.80 per jar
Where: Local markets and rural shops
Pre-Romanesque Replica Art
Price: €10–€40 / $10.90–$43.60
Where: Oviedo Cathedral gift shop, tourist shops
Asturian Fabrics / Madreñas (wooden clogs)
Price: €20–€80 / $21.80–$87.20
Where: Artisan shops in rural towns
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
El Fontán Market, Oviedo
Local produce, Asturian cheese, cider, crafts
Where: Oviedo old town
Hours: Tue–Sat 9:00–14:00; outdoor Rastro Sunday 10:00–14:00
Mercado El Parchís, Gijón
Fresh fish, meat, vegetables
Where: Gijón city center
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00–14:00
Llanes Sunday Market
Artisan honey, local cheeses, handicrafts
Where: Llanes town center
Hours: Sundays 9:00–14:00
Taramundi Craft Market
Handmade traditional knives (navajas), Celtic crafts
Where: Taramundi village
Hours: Weekends 10:00–18:00 (seasonal; check locally)