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Costa Verde Holidays
Holiday information about Costa Verde, Green Coast |
Holiday information about Costa Verde, Green Coast
Tourist information about Costa Verde in Spain. Travel to Costa Verde and let Spain-Holiday.com guide and accommodate you |
The Principality of Asturias is comprised of a single province and the capital is Oviedo . To the north of Spain , between Cantabria and Galicia , lies this beautiful coast. The Costa Verde ( Green Coast ), as the Asturias coastline is known, is one of the popular attractions of northern Spain . Asturias has been blessed with majestic landscapes. It is surrounded by high-mountain ranges of Cordillera Cantabrica , along the ridges of which is a natural border, between the Bay of Biscay to the north, and the region of Castilla y Leon to the south.
Asturias is a breathtaking display that s almost beyond imagination -- mountains with high peaks, immaculate snow that seems endless, clear lakes, chiseled deep ravines, beautiful river valleys and narrow passes, tiny fishing villages and extensive lush forests. The combination of its colors is striking and simply beautiful -- the gray and ochre shades of the walls of the Picos de Europa , the deep blue of the ocean with the white foam of the waves, the shades of green of the forests and valleys mixed with the emerald and crystal blue tints of the rivers and lakes.
Beaches:
Playa Xago
A hidden gem and quite remote, this expansive, sandy beach can only be reached by foot. It is best that you bring all your needs since there are no facilities. The beach is against a high mountain, giving the place a heavenly feel. For the energetic, the peak is worth climbing -- the view from the top is spectacular.
Playa de Barayo o de la Vega
This popular nudist beach is located in Valdes. It s a lovely stretch of soft sand and quiet solitude. The water is calm and perfect for cooling off. It s a kilometer walk along the estuary and there s also a camping site nearby.
Cobijeru Beach
Looking for a wild beach, one that s surrounded by steep cliffs and is simply a treasure to discover? Cobijeru Beach is what you are looking for. Reached only by foot, you need to get to Buelna and walk along the cliffs. It s a delightful, hidden heaven of sand and sea. Great for diving and snorkeling, it has several coves, inlets and islets. Best to bring all your things here. And dont forget your sandwiches and drinks!
Just 40 kilometers from the coast are high-peaked mountains, perpetual snow, lakes and ravines, provided by the Picos de Europa . As you head inland towards the valleys, you come across extensive areas of forest and lush greenery. Asturias definitely lives up to its name, Costa Verde , having some outstanding natural preserves and some of Spain s best national parks, Covadonga and Somiedo .
There are many animals in this part of Spain including the legendary golden eagle, wild boar, brown bears and wolves. The rugged earth is dotted with small rural settlements - quaint houses and h (grain barns) nestled in the lush flora and fauna of the surroundings.
Asturias is also an area rich in orchids species. In fact, it is here where you can find bee orchids or man orchids growing along the side of old roads, or purple fields thriving with Serapias . There are also various Narcissus species found in the region, three of which have been declared of special interest by the European Economic Community . If you walk through the mountains during spring, you shall see fields of bright yellow due to the abundance of small Narcissus citrinus or Narcissus leonensis ; a cheerful, breathtaking sight to witness.
The region is just as famous for its lush forests. The peak forests are composed mainly of beech, giving way to mixed woodlands of Pyrenean oak, sweet chestnut, ash, birch, yew, holly, and lime found beneath. There are many valuable forests in the area; the beech forests of Valde and Sajambre are just a few to mention. These are magnificent Atlantic woods, and one of the best beech woods in the Iberian Peninsula . Situated on either side of the Senda del Arcediano is the Monte Cortegueros, a beech forest with the largest population of yews in the national park. The Pome , meanwhile is a mature beech forest that has recently been declared a restricted area. In the district of Ponga is the Bosque de Pelo , a specially protected beech forest that has a large representation of Capercaillies and hollies.
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