Asturias is a province in northern Spain, on the shores of the Biscay Bay. This area is famous not only for its beautiful nature, but also for a glorious history. That's Asturias that became the first Christian state in Spain after its conquest by Arabs. Along with the Basque Country the Kingdom of Asturias was the beginning of the Kingdom of León, which, accordingly, was preceded by the Spanish Kingdom.

Asturias is an attractive in terms of tourism region, which is characterized by its environmental mild and cool climate and the rich cultural heritage. Therefore, houses for sale and rent in Asturias are a highly demanded segment of the real estate market. Good infrastructure of the region and its relatively small population contributes to the fact that it attracts a lot of foreigners. Which is why, even during the financial crisis of 2008, sales and rent of apartments in Asturias didn't reduce as much as in other regions of Spain. Although there is no significant rise of prices on real estate in Asturias, again in contrast to other regions of the country, the level of real estate prices here is quite high anyway. Moreover, according to analysts, many other resort areas of Spain cannot be compared of the stability of the accommodation prices.

Houses for sale and rent in Asturias are in high demand . Although the average cost of houses and villas starts from 600 000 euro, it is possible to find more affordable offers for 250-300 thousand euros..

As for luxury houses in the first line from the sea, the price for villas of this type in Asturias begins somewhere at the level of 850 000 euro. Basically, there is no upper limit.

Apartments for sale and rent in Asturias are mainly concentrated in the three largest and most populated cities in the region - Oviedo, Gijón and Avilase. It is possible to buy an apartment here for 80 000 euros. But if you count on a more comfortable apartment close to the coast, then get ready to spend 1.5-2 times more money.

In Asturias there is a great amount of real estate in the price range from 500000 euros, because it gives the foreigners who buy it a number of privileges, which make the possession of real estate really advantageous:

• The basis for obtaining a residence permit;

• Multivisa for the owner and his family;

• Possibility of Mortgage loan in Spanish banks.

In addition, Spain has the lowest in Europe taxes on the expensive real estate, as well as the minimal level of municipal fees.

Purchase of land in Asturias is relatively easy to do, but these are mostly new and quite expensive objects with a license for residential and commercial construction, and the price of 240 000 euros and more, up to 1 000 000 EUR depending on the size and location.

You can getting to Asturias by plane from Moscow. There are direct flights to Oviedo. You can fly either directly or with transfers. Sometimes - depending on the season - it is cheaper this way, but it takes usually longer. The average one-way-ticket price is 150 euros.

The region has a well-developed public transport. All major cities and small towns are connected by the highways and the buses going in the both directions. By the way, you can get to almost any city in Asturias by bus from other regions of the country, for example the trip from Madrid takes about 5 hours, the ticket costs about 30 euros.

Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and is the most interesting in terms of attractions, places to see and the historic architecture city. Make sure that you don't forget to visit the city - there are many museums and attractions where you can go together with children.

The region is characterized by the beautiful scenery - this is also true for the mountain lakes in the Los Lagos and unusual rock formations to the east of the town of Lianes, and Dobra River southern from Cangas de Onis.

If you have the opportunity, it's highly recommended to make a trip through Asturias. The most convenient your trip will be if you rent the car and using the services of a guide (10 euros per hour). But it is possible also to make a sightseeing tour (30 euros - depending on the route). There are a lot of things worth not only to be looked at but also to be tried. The traditional quisine of the region differs from the Spanish one in general. Although this region traditionally refers to the sea, the seafood here prevails not so much as, for example, in the south of the country. The basis of many dishes is pork and beans. Also be sure to try the local cheese and cider, which, according to experts, is very different from other kinds of apple drinks.

Almost every month in one of the towns of Asturias is being held a large colorful festival: Day of Asturias, Vestival Sidra, the Bulls in the Sea, America's Day, etc.